Showing posts with label gift giving tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gift giving tips. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Eco Friendly Gifts for the Green Fashionista

Choosing an eco friendly gift can sometimes be a daunting task.  What makes a product considered "green," or environmentally friendly? Where can we find these green gifts?  In our search for great gifts for the environment conscious friend or family member, we've come across some great gift giving tips and green products that we thought we'd pass on.

What to look for in an Eco Friendly Gift

Recycled packaging is a
great way to spot green gifts.
There's more to eco-friendly gift giving than finding items that are recyclable.  Here are a few tips to help make your green shopping easier:
  • Eco Friendly Packaging is a great way to spot green gifts.  Look for items with minimal packaging or packaging made from recycled goods.
  • Gifts that are made of natural components, like sustainably harvested wood, natural fibers, or glass are sure to fit into the green category. 
  • Purchase gifts  that are locally made or are sold by local vendors.  This assures you that the natural resources used for shipping the products are preserved.

Eco Friendly Gift Ideas

  • For the fashion conscious, consider custom eco friendly handbags or accessories, like our very own Draw String Pouch PurseThese green gifts are sure to be a hit as well as being considerate to the environment.
  • Digital Media like movies, music and e-books are great green gifst that have no packaging and can be used again and again. Amazon.com and iTunes are great resources for this type of gift.
  • If you're on a budget, try making your own green gifts. Knitted items, homemade preserves, or art made from reused items are some great do-it-yourself gifts.  You may also consider doing some type of service for your friend like cleaning, babysitting or cooking.
  • Second hand goods are another great gift idea.  All kinds of high quality items like jewelry, clothing and instruments can be found at local second hand stores and pawn shops.
  • Fair trade items are made with sustainable materials, and are not manufactured in large factories. You can spot these items by a  fair trade certified logo on the package like the ones shown on the right.
For other great green gift ideas, check out Purse Time 4 U, a great online boutique that offers eco friendly purses and other accessories.

Sue and Doreen

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