11.24.06
Green Gift Giving
As we enjoy or avoid Black Friday and the holiday gift buying season, green ideals need not go out the window. The old stereotype was of donations made to a favorite charity in the recipient’s name. And while that is still an excellent idea, many children (and adults, myself included) want something to unwrap on their holiday of choice.
– Environmental Defense has published a broad green gift guide.
– Coop America’s Responsible Shopper allows you to do brand research to see if the must-have brand your teenager wants supports the ideals that you find important.
– My personal favorite is gaiam.com, which has a lot of gifts for infants and fitness-minded folks, as well as some great organic cotton goods.