Friday, November 26
The holiday season is here. Today is the biggest shopping day of the year. As you do your holiday shopping this year try to think green.
The following are some green gift ideas:
rechargeable batteries rechargeable batteries are better than in the past
clothing made of natural fibers Natural fibers are renewable and no petroleum products are used as in acrylic fibers.
steel items such as pots and pan. Steel is recyclable. 55% of all steel is recycled.
bicycles not only will it keep more cars of the road it will keep you fit.
houseplants Plants create a relaxing environment. Houseplants improve indoor air quality. They remove toxins from the air.
trees Buy a live Christmas tree and plant it in your yard after the holidays. Not only will it make your yard more beautiful it will help the environment.
Trees are also great to commemorate special events such as:
* the birth of a child
* birthday
* anniversary
* remembrance of a special person
* congratulations for a job well done
* Christmas gift to a family