‘Tis the Season to Go Green. I unofficially changed Black Friday to Green Friday, and I unofficially changed the date from the day after Thanksgiving to today, the first Friday in December (when the holiday season drops like a ton of bricks). Since this is the season of giving (among other things, i.e. eating our faces off), I’d like to share some environmentally friendly gift ideas. Tip: try bulk shopping online to avoid polluting the air by driving all over town, this will also help save your gas tank AND your sanity.
west(eco)ast Holiday Gift Guide*
-I know my family sends out at least 100 Christmas cards every year. Let’s all save some trees by buying cards made from recycled paper, there are PLENTY o’ eco-friendly ones. Also remember to recycle the mass amounts of cards you receive. Explore your options on greenpromise.com.
west(eco)ast Holiday Gift Guide*
-I know my family sends out at least 100 Christmas cards every year. Let’s all save some trees by buying cards made from recycled paper, there are PLENTY o’ eco-friendly ones. Also remember to recycle the mass amounts of cards you receive. Explore your options on greenpromise.com.
-Gaiam has so many products I don’t even know where to start. Everything from aluminum water bottles to yoga mats to bath towels, it is a one-stop-shop for gifts. Plus they offer FREE shipping till December 8th!
-Sephora now has an entire section on its website (and in stores) dedicated to natural & organic products. One of my personal fave makeup brands is Korres.
-Show your girlfriend or significant other you care just as much about fashion (and animals) as she does by splurging on a pair of shoes from Olsen Haus. They are vegan and faaaabulous. www.olsenhaus.com
-Check out Preserve products for perfect stocking stuffers.
-Priti NYC non-toxic nail polish has an ungodly amount of colors to choose from. They also have a non-toxic nail polish remover. No more nasty smells or chemicals seeping into your nails.
-Dogeared is one of my favorite brands for jewelry, among other things. They also have an eco-friendly section on their website with fun trinkets like candles, totes, bracelets, earrings, jewelry bags, the list goes on. See for yourself, just type “eco-friendly” in the search box.
-PACT underwear are undergarments with a cause. With designs for both men and women, they will make the perfect ethical present.
-Green Toys for the wee ones.
-Organic Play Dough (found on ecofabulous.com)! Yes, it’s true. Is it weird if I get some for myself?...
-Pacifica has delicious soy candles, fragrances, sopas, and body butters. Yum.
-For your creative, stationary-loving friends, check out Yellow Owl Workshop and Hard Cards for cards, stamps, and more.
-Molly M jewelry is unique and eco-chic. That rhymes!
-Branch has some super cool home items from ornaments to pillows to salad bowls. See for yourself.
-Indosoles are my favorite eco sandals for beach-loving friends and family members. www.indosole.com
-My roommate enlightened me the other night with this website, which is chalk full of glorious gift ideas. Find the “Eco-Friendly Gifts” option under the Category tab, or type “eco-friendly” in the search box. You can even edit your findings by price. Warning: this could wind up occupying several hours of your day. I’m not kidding.
-Here’s some other awesome gifty websites I found on ecofabulous.com:
www.earthtechproducts.com (for all the techies in your life)
http://www.holidayleds.com/ (for LED Christmas lights!)
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