The Bite:
Last-minute gifts don’t have to feel last-minute. Thoughtful, earth-friendly items can be delivered on the fast track or picked up in a jiffy on the way to tonight’s party.
Panicking because you still haven't gotten your best green friend a gift?
12.23.2005
Submitted by idealbite on Fri, 12/23/2005 - 6:00pm.
The Benefits:
- Organic goodies (think flowers, wine, or samplers) support sustainable agriculture. Worldwide, 2.5 million tons of pesticides are used annually in non-organic farming.
- Prepaid music gift downloads keep CDs and cases out of the waste stream. Cd jewel cases are made from Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), a hard-to-recycle petrochemical-based plastic.
- A subscription to an eco magazine spreads the green word year round.
Personally Speaking:
OK, so we admit it: we’re a bit tired of the gift-giving thing (We are excited to start regular tips again on Monday). But we know that there are people we forgot on our own lists, so we are throwing this out there so that you can all benefit from our mistakes.
Wanna Try:
- Diamond Organics - Next day delivery on beautiful gift baskets with organic wines, flowers and fruit. Yes, order today (the 23rd), and it will get there in time…The overnight shipping is not the best for the environment, so consider purchasing offsets.
- iTunes - Prepaid cards are available online or in retail stores around the country ($0.99/song). You can send an email to the recipient or print a gift card from the site.
- Plenty - Wrap a current issue of this magnificent mag perfect for any eco-hipster on your list) with a reusable bow and enclose a card noting that a subscription is on the way ($12/6 issues).
Cocktail Fact
Last-minute holiday shoppers are more than twice as likely to be male than female. Go figure.
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