Going green. Carbon footprints. Eco friendly. We're inundated daily with phrases and words designed to steer us towards being more responsible about the environment. And while most of us do our best to live as "greenly" as possible, it can be somewhat intimidating. Gift giving can sometimes be problematic, but it doesn't have to be. As we approach Earth Day (April 22nd), keeping the following in mind will help you become a "greener" gift giver!
1) Gifts that are purposeful - Make sure the gift you're giving will be used and enjoyed. What does the person enjoy doing? What is their taste and style? Doing a bit of research beforehand and not giving into impulse purchases will ensure that the gift will be used and not end up in the back of a closet or worse, a landfill!
2) Think about gifts that are consumable - Gifts that can be eaten, worn, or used entirely are far more environmentally sound. Favourite jams or jellies, savoury spreads, natural soaps, fairly traded coffees and tea are all terrific choices.
3) Buy high quality items - Spending a bit more on items that are locally produced and of a higher quality will tend to last longer and won't be discarded as quickly.
And don't forget to watch for items that are made of recycled, reused or re-purposed components. Happy Earth Day!
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