Your Earth - Environmentally Friendly Christmas

Here are a few tips from ucsusa.org - GreenTips on how to have an Environmentally Friendly Christmas...

LIFE SPAN: Look for gifts that are long-lasting and durable, or that can be passed onto someone else when your recipient has finished using it. For the person who already has everything, consider giving a personalized gift.

MATERIALS: Try to purchase products made from organic or recycled materials, in minimal, recyclable packaging. If you're buying electronic or household items, look for the most energy-efficient models.

PLAN AHEAD: Consolidate your shopping trips to save gas. Shop locally, or skip driving altogether by shopping online at...
Amazon.com
Target.com
ToysRUs.com
BabiesRUs.com
iTunes gift certificates
babystyle.com
Intimate Holiday Gifts at Bare Necessities
Netflix DVD Rentals. NO LATE FEES; Free Shipping. Try for FREE!
OfficeDepot.com
Shop for stocking stuffers at drugstore.com!
Shop PETCO.com.
wine.com
Nordstrom
or Sephora

CREATIVE GIFT WRAPPING: If each American household wrapped three gifts in reused materials, enough paper would be saved to cover 45,000 football fields.* Reuse old wrapping paper, gift bags or boxes, and Sunday Comics, or make cloth bags in which to present your gifts.

CARDS: Purchase cards made from recycled paper, or cut the picture side off of old cards and send them as postcards. Better yet, skip paper altogether and wish a happy holiday to loved ones via the Internet ("E-cards"), email with a digital photo, telephone, or in person.

Stumped for gift ideas? Here are just a few specific suggestions:

FOOD: Make cookies, breads, or jams and present them in reusable tins and jars, or give a pre-made, frozen gourmet dinner right in the baking dish.

GIFT CERTIFICATES: Offer to do yard work, shovel snow, babysit, walk the dog, or cook dinner.

WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE: Use a JAVA LOG instead !



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