As you get together with friends and family for birthdays,
holidays, or other celebrations, why not celebrate the
environment too? Here are some simple ideas for greening up your
festivities. As an added bonus, many of them are as kind to your
wallet as they are to the planet! Choose eco-friendly gifts.
Look for gifts made with the environment in mind (such as shade-
grown chocolate or coffee; or items made with recycled glass,
metal, plastic, or paper). Or give gifts that get used up, like
soap, food, or candles. You could also give gifts that help
people cut down on waste. Reusable grocery or produce bags and
refillable water bottles do more than just save landfill space —
they also save the resources used in making and transporting the
disposable versions. There's nothing to wrap or throw away when
you donate to a person's favorite cause. Making a gift donation
in someone's name is a good choice for parents or grandparents
who don't need more "stuff." Or give the gift of your time, such
as coupons for babys