Gifts that consume few natural resources and create little waste:
• Movie, theater, or concert tickets
• Gift certificate for a furnace tune up, insulation, or programmable thermostat
• Memberships in groups, societies, etc. of the person’s interest
• A compost bin, plants, or gifts of time (childcare, cleaning, yard work, etc.)
Energy-conscious gifts:
• Energy saving power strips
• Low-flow shower heads
• Timers for lights
• LED holiday lights
• LED night lights
• Thermal food bags, carafes or thermos bottles
• Energy Star home electronics
• Walking shoes
• Solar-powered toys
• Solar power/wind-up radio
• Fleece/micro-fleece blankets
• Warm socks, boots and raingear
• Bicycle, accessories, trailer and foul weather clothing
• Three-wheeled bike with a large basket
• Solar clothes dryer
• Ceiling fans