[box_dark]Spend Christmas the Green Way with Eco Gifts[/box_dark]
The gifts you receive for Christmas are more often than not a mixed bag. While some are thoughtful, most of them happen to be completely functionless, lacking any sense or thought and wasting the valuable resources of the earth. This can prove to be a nightmare of sorts for consumerism. But in spit of the situation, you wish to purchase gifts for the people you love. This spirit of joy and giving is one of the most important facets of the Christmas holidays.
[box_dark]Hints for Eco Friendly Gifting:[/box_dark]
You should always make sure of certain points when selecting the right eco safe gift for Christmas:
- Function: Your gift might be the sweetest thing on the face of the planet but it will basically have no value whatsoever if it lacks any sort of function. Someone who truly cares about family and friends will always gift something that can be put to good use. If you do not come up with an environmentally friendly gift before Christmas Eve, you can always opt for the last resort – cash. At least that’s better than another mindless gift.
- Sustainability: Eco-friendly gifts are not really easy on the pockets; they carry considerable costs with them. But that should not mean that have to buy cheap gifts that are most probably going to be resolved in a single rain shower. Invest in thoughtful eco gifts that are durable and will last for a standard length of time. This helps make your Christmas gifts all the more special.
- Charity: Help the earth this Christmas season. Instead of spending tons of bucks on worthless gifts, you could utilize that money to give back to the earth. You will find plenty of organizations that care for the environment and take part in green activities on a regular basis such as forestation, cleaning up garbage, welfare of wild animals etc. The person in whose name you donate to charity is probably going to be pleased with this idea. It might not be a big hit but at least you’re doing something for the planet for a change.
- Practicality: You should always keep in mind that the gift needs to be both eco friendly and practical. Impractical things are most likely to end up either in the garage or in the landfill. The latter process should be noted since what you are responsible for manufacturing in the world carries significance since you have to live with the waste from the industry for every gadget that is mass-produced. Companies should be discouraged from producing such unnecessary junk and instead turn their attention towards caring for nature.
[box_dark]Nature of Eco Christmas Gifts[/box_dark]
Christmas gifts which are eco friendly are manufactured or recycled from renewable resources. They are wrapped in minimal amount of packaging and are local. Even if they are not manufactured locally, they use fair trade practices. These gifts are produced by companies that actually care about the welfare of the environment.
Christmas cards make for great gifting options. If you tend to send your cards through traditional mail, you can show your near-and-dear ones that you care by including an image of yourself or even your kids on paper that is 100% recycled. You should use a professional design.
Grow Bottles are basically wine bottles that have been recycled to offer a fresh lease of life by acting as grow-pots for new culinary herbs throughout the year. They are reusable and simple to use. Best of all, it will not burn a hole in your pockets.
The Bamboo Collection is made up of bamboo boxes which serve as plant pots while the lids of the box act as the saucer once the plant begins to brow. This elegant, eco-friendly gift is not likely to affect your budget.
