It’s the holiday season, and let’s be honest, time is getting shorter and shorter. We all have those last minute gifts we just have to get. Let’s ensure we get green gifts instead of a gift that is not so environmentally friendly.
Shopping little boutiques in your town may be just what you need. Many offer vintage items. These are great ways to recycle. They offer everything vintage, from clothing, to jewelry and knickknacks. These boutiques also may offer soy candles and homemade natural soaps. These are both great green gifts to give.
Don’t know what to purchase, think gift card. Yes, these may be the easy way out, but when you think of it, they make great green gifts. Take for example online music gift cards. You have just given the gift of music. You didn’t involve wrapping paper or packaging. You didn’t even contribute a CD to the environment. They can download the music straight to their MP3 player.
You can also give a gift of service. This may take a little thought on your part, but will be much appreciated. If you have a single parent on your gift list, you can offer to watch their kids for them. Offer to shovel the sidewalk and driveway for an elderly couple this winter. These are great green gifts that will be very appreciated.
It doesn’t take a lot to give a greener gift. Sometimes it just takes a little more thought.
Have a very green holiday this year.
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