Shopping during the holidays can be a pain in the you know what, but if you know what eco-friendly gifts you are looking for, all that is left to do is to buy them. When you make a list of what you need, you can figure out where you need to buy your gifts without making numerous drives to the stores.
Fortunately, going green has become popular and many of the major stores will carry some green gifts. You will be able to find many of your eco-friendly Christmas gifts at stores like Walmart and Target. A nice feature that Walmart has is its site to store delivery, which means that you can order gifts from Walmart’s online store and have them shipped to your local store. This is eco-friendly because your presents are shipped along with whatever else the store needs to have in stock that week.
Recently, there has been some discussion about whether online shopping is eco-friendly or not. Obviously, the issue is excessive packaging and how far the package has to travel. However, do hit up the online stores for your eco-friendly needs, because you most likely will be able to get all of your gifts from one store. If you are able to buy three or more gifts from one online store, the packaging will be reduced. Plus, shippers like UPS are more efficient than consumers when it comes to getting the gift to where it needs to be. An important thing to remember is to buy your gifts ahead of time so you don’t have to rush the shipping. Also, don’t forget about Amazon, because you can find great deals and efficient gadgets like the Kindle, a wireless reading device that eliminates the need to buy paper books.
If you don’t want to shop online or travel far to find your green gifts, try shopping at a local natural food store. This is where you can buy a variety of organic and natural items and create a gift basket for your friends or family.
The places to buy eco-friendly gifts are endless. Just remember to look at the labels and find out where the product comes from and what it’s made from.
Most every town has Christmas fairs where local artists have booths or tables laid out with their wares. Local farmer’s markets have goods that are very gift-able. Like the article says, your local natural food store also has good stuff for presents. Buying locally cuts down on shipping costs, and you are helping local artisans make their living.
Most every town has Christmas fairs where local artists have booths or tables laid out with their wares. Local farmer’s markets have goods that are very gift-able. Like the article says, your local natural food store also has good stuff for presents. Buying locally cuts down on shipping costs, and you are helping local artisans make their living.
I’m willing to do a lot to help the planet. I’m not however giving up my books. Make the paper out of hemp. Whatever. But I am NOT giving them up.
Other than that, the ideas were great.
I’m with Accer on this one… give up my books? nooooooooo my precioussssssssss… Lots of craft fairs around this time of year, and always with a wide selection of handmade items…