| are a thousand ways which you can do in giving gifts | | | | pictures, old concert tickets, even old table napkins that |
| to a loved one without harming Mother Earth. We | | | | you and your friend got when you once ate for dinner! |
| have listed down some for your practice. | | | | 6. Give something which makes a third party better |
| Take a look at these brilliant eco-friendly gift-giving tips. | | | | For instance, you can make someone happy when |
| 1. Make sure that your gift will be used by the recipient | | | | you give a card which says that you donated a small |
| Yes, thought greatly counts; however, if your gift is not | | | | amount to charity on his behalf especially if the money |
| used by the recipient, it becomes wasted. Give only | | | | will be able to make a child from the other side of the |
| material presents if you think that you know the | | | | world happier. |
| recipient very well. If you know them well enough and | | | | 7. Give creative gifts which show that you care |
| if you know what they badly want for themselves, go | | | | A baby sweater which you knitted yourself will give |
| ahead and give your pal a material gift. | | | | more joy to the recipient. This can even become a |
| 2. Give a consumable present | | | | family heirloom which will extend the life span of the |
| This kind of gift makes a double pleaser. First, when | | | | gifts that you give. |
| the recipient enjoys your gift and second, when he/she | | | | 8. Buy something local |
| appreciates the fact that your present leaves him/her | | | | A present grown and made locally can share a very |
| with no guilt of it being simply thrown to the corner | | | | unique product which you have discovered in your |
| unused. | | | | own community. Your locally bought gift will also help |
| 3. Include a piece of you | | | | save the environment through less or absence of |
| You do not necessarily need to give something | | | | emissions involved in the shipment. |
| material. In fact, why not try offering some service? | | | | 9. Give high-quality presents |
| Perhaps, you can baby-sit while your pal enjoys a date | | | | Do not hesitate to spend a generous amount on your |
| with her partner. You can also give her a gift | | | | presents. High-quality gifts usually do justice to the |
| certificate for a relaxing spa or maybe a whole day | | | | materials which you consume in manufacturing when |
| pampering at the salon. | | | | these products live longer. You can try secondhand |
| 4. Give something green | | | | shops, vintage stores or flea markets for these kind of |
| Today, you will be able to find a wide range of green | | | | gifts. You can then make it better and customized by |
| services in the market. Some of which include a Zipcar | | | | giving a little personal touch like writing a message or |
| membership or maybe a gift of carbon offsets for | | | | doing a little paint job. |
| commuting a friend. | | | | 10. Be cautious about packaging |
| 5. Write | | | | Always make sure that you use packaging which will |
| Nothing can be more personal and heart-warming than | | | | not go to waste. For instance, you can use a scarf to |
| a card. To make this deed “greener,” | | | | wrap the gift or maybe boxes which can still be |
| you can make the card yourself using recycled | | | | reused for holding stuff together. An organic gift bag |
| materials. These materials may be in the form of old | | | | will also be fun. |