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5 Sustainable Christmas Gifts to Purchase This Holiday Season

For the tree hugger in all of us

Marley Amico
Dec 19, 2016
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5 Sustainable Christmas Gifts to Purchase This Holiday Season
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Christmas, in recent times, has become a time of indulgence and consumerism. This Christmas, consider giving back to the earth by purchasing one of these eco-friendly gifts for someone you love!

1. Hydro Flask Water Bottle

These amazing insulated water bottles keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot for up to 24 hours. They are a great gift to give to someone who can't kick the bottled water habit.

2. Pura Vida Bracelets.

These bracelets are hand crafted by artisans in Costa Rica. A percentage of each bracelet purchased goes back to one of the hundreds of charities that Pura Vida partners with.

3. Dr. Bronner's Soap.

First of all, if you don't know Dr. Bronner's soap you need to go out and purchase some right now because it will change your life. I use Dr. Bronner's for EVERYTHING - dish soap, body wash, shampoo when I'm running low - it's amazing. They are also dedicated to making socially and environmentally responsible products and they're a great sustainable purchase!

4. Send someone a tree!

Bambeco has partnered with American Forests, a conservation organization, to help you send a tree to someone you love. It will have detailed instructions so the recipient knows how to keep the tree alive!

5. Make something!

A great way to cut down on waste is to make something for your friends. Go spin some pottery or paint a picture - it'll be more meaningful and you will avoid packaging junk wrapped in plastic.

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