Green Your Gift
by Natalie Bencivenga
November 14, 2024
The holiday season is officially here and wouldn’t it be nice to have some green, sustainable gift ideas for those on your “nice” list? We have you covered!
1] For those with a green thumb:
A membership or class at a local community garden or urban farm, such as Garfield Community Farm or Freedom Farms.
A class or workshop on sustainability, gardening or permaculture from organizations like Penn State’s Sustainability Center.
A plant from a local nursery or greenhouse like Phipps Conservatory, Roxanne’s Dried Flowers, or Soil Sisters Plan Nursery.
2] For those who like to lather on the love:
Organic skincare from UNA Biologicals
3] For those who like to reuse and recycle:
The Refillery Pittsburgh offers laundry soap, dish soap, body care products and more…and they will refill them for you when you run out!
4] For those who like a squeaky clean home:
A gift card for Green Clean Pittsburgh, an eco-friendly home cleaning service.
5] For those who like to eat their vegetables:
A gift card to a local farmers market or CSA, like Blackberry Meadows Farm.
A gift card to a local vegan restaurant like ShadoBeni or Apteka.
6] For those who like a sweet plant-based treat:
Remember, your choices make a difference in this world and it’s important to consider the impact our purchases have on the environment and on human health. Any of the gifts above show the world and your loved ones that you care about both them and the planet.
And don’t stop with just your gifts!
Consider wrapping gifts made from recyclable or reusable materials, check out experiences that promote low environmental-impact activities, or donations to organizations that work to protect our climate. By choosing sustainable gifts, you are reducing waste, reducing your carbon footprint, encouraging ethical manufacturing practices, and inspiring others to make conscious choices. Let’s make this holiday season a little greener…one great gift at a time!
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