Gift giving often results in excess: excessive spending, excessive using, eating and drinking, and excessive waste. Christmas can be particularly hard on the environment, with all the waste that gift wrappers produce. By giving earth friendly gifts, we can indulge in gift-giving without harming the environment. Plus, we help teach others to take care of the earth as well. Here are 10 earth friendly gift ideas that you can use all year long.
1. Make It Yourself
Gifts you make yourself are unique and earth friendly. They are usually less expensive than store-bought gifts. What's more, you truly give of yourself when you give something as a result of your talents, hobbies and passions. It certainly helps to be crafty when you want to give homemade gifts. However, if you don't have crafting know-how, look at your skills, knowledge and experience. Make certificates for computer tutorials, babysitting, or a massage - think of what you can do for others that often cost money.
2. Give It Away
Often our closets and basements are filled with "junk" that are valuable to others. We all have something in good working condition that for whatever reason is just gathering dust in a corner. Perhaps a loved one would be thrilled to have it! It could be a small electronic appliance, piece of furniture, out-of-print book, jewelry or even clothing. Remember, your trash just might be another person's treasure. Or, even better, give away something that you love and treasure yourself.
3. Digital Gifts
Digital products, such as E-books, music downloads, website subscriptions and memberships are fast and easy to purchase. Plus, they do not use up any paper or packaging. They make for excellent earth friendly gifts. There are digital products on virtually any topic, so you'll definitely find something appropriate for anybody on your list.
4. Charitable Donations
1. Make It Yourself
Gifts you make yourself are unique and earth friendly. They are usually less expensive than store-bought gifts. What's more, you truly give of yourself when you give something as a result of your talents, hobbies and passions. It certainly helps to be crafty when you want to give homemade gifts. However, if you don't have crafting know-how, look at your skills, knowledge and experience. Make certificates for computer tutorials, babysitting, or a massage - think of what you can do for others that often cost money.
2. Give It Away
Often our closets and basements are filled with "junk" that are valuable to others. We all have something in good working condition that for whatever reason is just gathering dust in a corner. Perhaps a loved one would be thrilled to have it! It could be a small electronic appliance, piece of furniture, out-of-print book, jewelry or even clothing. Remember, your trash just might be another person's treasure. Or, even better, give away something that you love and treasure yourself.
3. Digital Gifts
Digital products, such as E-books, music downloads, website subscriptions and memberships are fast and easy to purchase. Plus, they do not use up any paper or packaging. They make for excellent earth friendly gifts. There are digital products on virtually any topic, so you'll definitely find something appropriate for anybody on your list.
4. Charitable Donations
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