Christmas does not have to be a burden on the environment. With a little effort and imagination, we can reduce the environmental impact of the holiday season. Here are some ideas to help celebrate the season while caring for the earth.
Gifts from Recycled Materials
Choose gifts made from recycled sources - many individuals and small businesses have developed great products using recycled materials. Supporting these businesses helps reduce the waste stream while promoting the concept of making best use of available materials.
Usable Gifts
It may be the thought that counts, but a gift that the receiver does not use is simply wasted: not a very nice thought. Give material possessions only if you know the recipient well enough to pick out something they were on the cusp of getting for themselves, or that they really need and will certainly enjoy using.
Consumable Gifts
Your friends will love your consumable gift twice: once while enjoying the organic teas, fair trade coffee, fresh flowers, fresh or dried fruits and nuts, or other consumable gift; and again when they appreciate that your gift leaves them with no guilty conscience about a gift left unused in the corner of their closet.
Gift Yourself
Avoid material consumption altogether and instead offer your services to baby-sit while your family member or friends enjoys a day out exercising or running errands. Try also volunteering to help put up and take down holiday decorations, or helping with household projects if you’re handy around the house.
For additional information on improving the environment, environmental baby products, green baby gifts and natural baby care, please visit: http://blog.bottoms-up-baby.com/blog/eco-friendly-baby-products
Gifts from Recycled Materials
Choose gifts made from recycled sources - many individuals and small businesses have developed great products using recycled materials. Supporting these businesses helps reduce the waste stream while promoting the concept of making best use of available materials.
Usable Gifts
It may be the thought that counts, but a gift that the receiver does not use is simply wasted: not a very nice thought. Give material possessions only if you know the recipient well enough to pick out something they were on the cusp of getting for themselves, or that they really need and will certainly enjoy using.
Consumable Gifts
Your friends will love your consumable gift twice: once while enjoying the organic teas, fair trade coffee, fresh flowers, fresh or dried fruits and nuts, or other consumable gift; and again when they appreciate that your gift leaves them with no guilty conscience about a gift left unused in the corner of their closet.
Gift Yourself
Avoid material consumption altogether and instead offer your services to baby-sit while your family member or friends enjoys a day out exercising or running errands. Try also volunteering to help put up and take down holiday decorations, or helping with household projects if you’re handy around the house.
For additional information on improving the environment, environmental baby products, green baby gifts and natural baby care, please visit: http://blog.bottoms-up-baby.com/blog/eco-friendly-baby-products
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