Gift Ideas
- Avoid gifts that will be thrown away, use excessive packaging, or are made from environmentally sensitive materials, particularly tropical wood such as mahogany, teak, or rosewood.
- Buy gifts made from recycled materials or use natural materials such as unbleached cotton or beeswax.
- Choose durable, energy-efficient gifts that use wind-up power or use rechargeable batteries. Give energy-saving products such as florescent light bulbs or low-flow shower heads.
- Give recycled gifts such as antiques, family heirlooms, or personal items.
- Give non-material gifts such as tickets to an event, dance lessons, spa visit, or membership to a museum or gym. Offer your time for babysitting, dog walking, or car washing.
- Make edible gifts such as breads, cookies, dried fruits, or nuts. Package them in reusable tins, baskets, jars, or decorative bags or boxes. Sew, knit, or paint a homemade gift. Tape a personal message for family and friends.
- For kids, consider giving an environmental excursion, such as whale-watching or camping trip or make a gift to charity in a loved one’s name.