Environmental tips 6-10
6. Instead of battery-powered toys and games, keep the kids on your list active with a gift of sporting equipment or a voucher for an outdoor activity.
7. For the person who has everything, why not donate to your favourite charity on their behalf? Sponsor a child or donate livestock to a village in need through organizations like World Vision Canada. Then send an
electronic greeting card, or one printed on recycled paper with details about the gift.
8. Before heading to the mall, check out online earth-friendly shopping tips and advice, like those found on the World Wildlife Fund's Be, Live, Buy Different campaign website.
9. When wrapping gifts, go for reusable cloth gift bags instead of the paper ones, or skip bags altogether by grabbing some vintage cookie tins at your local second-hand store to use instead.
10. Instead of buying new rolls of chemical-laden wrap, go with what you already have at home. Use old newspapers topped with a colourful ribbon or bow. If your child has an artistic streak, add a personal touch to Grandma's gift by reusing their finger paintings. Reuse old Christmas cards to create brand new gift tags, and keep any wrap or bows you receive to reuse next year.
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