The world is going green.\u00a0 That\u2019s not a bad thing.\u00a0 When we respect the environment it respects us.\u00a0 Besides, the fewer chemicals floating around in the air, the better our bodies feel as well.\u00a0 For Christmas this year, consider giving some of the folks on your list a less tangible but more sentimental gift.<\/p>\n
You know the people in your circle better than anyone. For those who would appreciate an environmentally correct gift there are a few ideas to choose from.\u00a0 The first is making charitable donations in their names.<\/p>\n
Everyone is not as appreciative of donation gift giving so be sure that the recipients are the sentimental type.\u00a0 People, who like to donate to charities and campaign for causes, are more likely to find this a worthy type of Christmas gift.\u00a0 If you know their favorite charity, contribute in their name.\u00a0 Adopt a whale, adopt a dog or cat, or donate money in their name to the local homeless shelter.\u00a0 These organizations can send you a confirmation that can be placed in a Christmas envelope and presented to the people on your list.<\/p>\n
Who says that a Christmas gift has to fit into a package?\u00a0 Instead of bringing the gift to them, bring them to the gift.\u00a0 This Christmas, think of gifts that won\u2019t leave any waste behind.<\/p>\n
Instead of buying a CD for a friend who likes music, treat them to a concert.\u00a0 Wrap up two tickets to an upcoming concert or a night of jazz on the town.\u00a0 Live music sounds better than recorded anyway.\u00a0 This is an excuse to dress up in our best evening wear.<\/p>\n
Tickets for other shows are appropriately eco friendly as well.\u00a0 Take the kids to the zoo, the aquarium, or a science show as a part of their Christmas present.\u00a0 Younger kids seem to appreciate this type of activity more.<\/p>\n
For a person who wants to go \u201cgreen\u201d help them out with a useful Christmas gift.\u00a0 Call it a \u201cgo green\u201d starter pack.\u00a0 The present can be as simple as a composing bin for someone who likes to work outside.\u00a0 Use a gift basket to display the gifts.\u00a0 A fruit or nut basket leaves only the basket behind when the gift is gone.<\/p>\n
People scoff at those monthly clubs that send foods and other items but the sentiment is a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year.\u00a0 For a gift recipient who is into jams, fruits, and the like, the timely arrival of a package each month is great.\u00a0 Check with sites like www.ecoexpress.com for organic monthly clubs of this type for your friends.<\/p>\n
For Christmas, it is not so much about what we take but what we give.\u00a0 With eco friendly gifts, we are giving back to the environment and taking only what we need.<\/p>\n