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The holidays are just weeks away and many people are beginning to think about what to give their friends and family as unique and memorable gifts. As environmental awareness increases, choosing eco friendly gifts is important if you want to do your part in helping keep our world a safe and healthy place to live. When someone you are shopping for is concerned about the environment, it can be even more difficult to find gifts which are affordable and eco friendly. The good news is there are unlimited choices when it comes to finding great eco friendly gifts that will be sure to be a hit for the holidays.

All Natural Candles: Did you know that many candles are made from oil and petroleum based products? Oil is an nonrenewable resource which causes many environmental concerns. Fortunately, there are many candles available which are eco friendly to choose from. One popular alternative to oil based candles is to give a scented soy candle instead. Not only is soy renewable, but it burns clean as well.

Recycled Gifts: Have some old junk in a closet you’d like to get rid of? Rather than throwing something away which would pollute the environment, you can instead re-purpose it into something useful. You could alternatively take recycled products and make something special out of it to give to them.

Yogurt Makers: Yogurt is a favorite treat for many, but many who are concerned about the environment do not buy it because of the plastic packaging it comes in. If your friend loves the taste of all natural homemade yogurt, a home yogurt maker can be a great gift to give and helps keep those plastic cups from ending up in landfills. Yogurt has many health benefits and all natural yogurt which you make yourself always tastes better than the store bought variety. Your friends and relatives will love the ability to have fresh yogurt without worrying about all of the negative impacts from buying it in the stores!

A Donation to a Charity: Rather than giving your friend a gift which will sit on the closet going unused or wasting space, you can also choose to make a donation to their favorite environmental cause in their name. Giving a donation to charity not only reduces waste, but it also really shares the importance of generosity around the holidays.

The Gift of Time: One of the best gifts to give anyone is your most precious resource: your time. Think about different things you might be able to do to help your friends and family – whether it be babysitting or taking care of their plants there is always something you can volunteer to do that they will be happy about. Not only does this gift idea have a lot of special meaning, but you can be assured that it will even further help the environment.

The possibilities are endless when you consider the different ideas for gifts you can give that are environmentally friendly. The gift giving season does not have to be a strain on your budget or the earth’s natural resources. With these ideas, you can be assured that you are not polluting the environment and your friend will be impressed that your gifts are environmentally responsible. Happy Gift Giving!

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