Give a Gift That Gives Back to the Environment

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“For it is in giving that we receive.” ―St. Francis of Assisi

Typically, during the holiday season, we purchase gifts that are not environmentally friendly. Frankly, the holiday season is filled with wasteful traditions. Consumerism is one of the top contributors to waste, environmental degradation, and climate change. One way to reduce environmental degradation and improve your carbon footprint while giving a gift to a loved one is to give a gift that benefits the environment. Before purchasing material goods as a gift, consider supporting the environment by giving one of the following gifts!

Living Tributes

The U.S. Forest Service and the Arbor Foundation sell living tributes, which are trees planted in the in honor of a named loved one. The honoree receives a customized greeting card in the mail detailing the type and location of the tree. Additionally, the environment will get a boost by increasing the number of trees, which will filter carbon dioxide out of the air.

Eco-Friendly Gifts

This holiday season consider giving a durable, reusable, eco-friendly products. These products will make your loved one’s life easier, while reducing waste and carbon emissions.

Charitable Donations / Socially- Responsible Volunteering

Give back to the environment this holiday season by donating to a reputable environmental conservation non-profit organization. Another idea is volunteering your time to help clean-up the environment near you. (NOTE: During the COVID-19 pandemic it is critical to remember to only volunteer with a group where the members wear masks and observe social distancing.)

The Take-Away

With so much attention focused on buying new material goods as gifts during the holiday season, this year re-focus your giving a gift that is kind to the environment. Consumer waste is a major contributor to the degradation of our environment that is why I encourage you to give a gift that will be kind to the environment!

“The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.” – Helen Keller

 

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