Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Conscious Holiday Tips & Ideas -- As promised, I'll continue to offer wonderful eco-conscious gift and celebration options for you to consider over the holidays. Keep in mind that these tips for greening the holiday season can be applied to nearly every celebration you encounter be it a birthday or co-worker's advancement. - Houseplants make wonderful gifts, and so do small, evergreen, potted Christmas trees or shrubs. These can be placed either inside for the holiday season, or on the deck in protective containers. Living plants remove far too many air pollutants inside, and outside the home but here is a list of just a few things plants remove from our air: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, ammonia, ozone and nitrogen oxides. A living Xmas tree that eventually grows too big can be planted in your own yard where it will provide privacy, shade and soil erosion control. Alternatively, donate to individuals with enough land for a tree. Try asking the city, school...