Tip of the Month
Purchase green gifts for Christmas
November 14, 2007The season of giving is upon us and though reducing the amount of gifts purchased during the season will have a great impact, so will buying green gifts.
Green gifts are generally more environmentally friendly than their traditional Christmas counterparts. Green gift can be either material items or services.
Some ideas for green gifts include:
products made from recycled materials
gift certificates or tickets to concerts, theater productions or sporting events
an annual pass to our National Parks
a carshare membership or bus passes
green energy credits for you home, computer or laptop
composters or rain barrels
seeds for flowers and trees
clothing made from organic cotton