The Bite:
God bless gift registries - they make it easy to avoid endless piles of duplicate/unwanted gifts. Green gift registries take it a step further - making it possible to give back a little of what you're getting.
Think maybe you wanna pass on yet another gilded photo frame?
02.14.2007
Submitted by idealbite on Wed, 02/14/2007 - 2:01am.
The Benefits:
- Give back while still getting everything (green or non-green) on your wish list.
- Unique items. Instead of the usual fare, request recycled wine glasses or bamboo tableware through an eco-store registry.
- Get away. Don't need more stuff? Register for an eco-honeymoon and guests can pledge money toward your post-nup holiday.
Personally Speaking:
The big problem with buying wedding gifts (or any gifts) online: we can't help but buy ourselves a couple presents while we're at it.
Wanna Try:
- I Do Foundation - register here, and shops like Bloomingdale's, Tiffany & Co and Williams-Sonoma donate to charities when your invitees make purchases.
- Branch, Greenfeet, GreenSage and VivaTerra - register at one of these sites to outfit your pad with green goods.
- REI Adventures and SendUsOff - rather your guests foot the bill for your honeymoon? Opt for eco-vacations offered through a "honeymoon registry."
Cocktail Fact
Must have 2x4s? Even Home Depot has a wedding registry.
Bang For The Bite
If 10,000 Biters buy gifts through the I Do Foundation, we'll give about $25,500 to causes like Human Rights Watch and the Rainforest Alliance.
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