Green Gift guide

-- Green Holiday - Green Gift Ideas -- 

Holiday gift giving has changed quite a bit over the last few years, as people have less money to spend and are more aware of the impact their purchases have on both the environment and society… and there are a heck of a lot of holidays to consider from birthdays, secretary day, anniversaries, and Halloween to Valentines. The collective impact of these special days can be huge. 

Christmas alone is responsible for 25% more waste being sent to landfills. By recognizing the incredible waste that is generated the urgency to do something becomes apparent. With this in mind, we are offering several Green Gift related and Green Events related articles (Look for them between: late Oct-mid-Dec). this is the 3rd article in the series, so far. 

People are now embracing practical, ecological gifts that can provide some form convenience or financial benefit. At the same time, it is nice to find ways to alleviate the guilt felt during special days due to the high consumption and travel activities. Here is a brief list of frugal and environmentally sound ideas to inspire your gift-giving purchases this year. If some of these seem too small, consider combining some of these items into an eco-gift basket.

For the homeowner - 

A thermostat control that automatically turns the heat down at night

A low flow shower-head attachment 

Tubes of caulking (and a caulking gun) and weather stripping supplies. 

Dimmer switches, energy efficient lighting (CFL’s or LED’s); yellow bulbs are perfect for exterior lighting because they attract fewer insects. 

Hot water tank insulation kits and hot water pipe insulation kits are also excellent ideas. 

Consider tossing in a few electric socket and light switch insulation kits too (little foam inserts that go behind the plug and switch covers that are located on exterior walls).

For the gardener - 

A subscription to an organic gardening magazine

Save a seed variety from extinction in your friend’s name

A membership to a seed organization, environmental or pollinator organization

Bird, bat and butterfly houses, baths and feeders - or the patterns to build them - are a wonderful gift. 

Alternatively consider composting bins, worm bins

Gift certificates to a local nursery

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