Eco-Friendly Gifting
It’s that time again; time to think about holiday gifts. With the Holidays coming in less that four months, now is the perfect time to think about getting the perfect gift, so why not give green? Organic and other environmentally friendly offering let you express your style and help you protect the planet as well. The best green gift and eco friendly gifts are those that use no resources at all to make.
If you have the name of a recipient that has everything then consider these gift options this year for Christmas gifts.
• Plant a weeping cheery blossom tree in their front yard; this will signify a sign growth and bounty. Of course get permission first.
• Donate to a particular charity in your recipients name. You can give to such things like disaster relief, animal rescue, art groups, and school functions. Make sure that the charity is what your friend would prefer not you.
• Check the label. Look for items that use organic materials and are fair trade. Buy energy efficient appliance as a gift. Always look for the Energy Star logo.
• Recycle and Reuse by avoiding plastics and non recyclable paper goods. Make your own gift wrap by using old maps, old brochures and even comics from the newspaper and some magazines as well.
*Natural and Sustainable Living Tip: Keep this in mind when purchasing diamonds: Carat, cut, clarity and color aren’t the only c’s that need to be thought about when purchasing your next diamonds, Rebels in Central and West African countries use the funds from conflict diamonds, also known as “: blood diamonds”, to help finance civil wars and carry out atrocities against their civilians. Look for diamonds that are considered clean or conflict free. This mind sake is just as important as seeking items that are “fair trade”.
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