{"id":443,"date":"2016-12-19T14:24:00","date_gmt":"2016-12-19T14:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/canada\/uncategorized\/443\/12-eco-friendly-and-affordable-gift-ideas\/"},"modified":"2019-11-06T03:29:39","modified_gmt":"2019-11-06T08:29:39","slug":"12-eco-friendly-and-affordable-gift-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/canada\/en\/story\/443\/12-eco-friendly-and-affordable-gift-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Eco-Friendly And Affordable Gift Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Stuck for a last-minute gift idea? Want to give an eco-friendly gift that won\u2019t break the bank?<\/h4>\n

We’ve got you covered! Plus, these gifts will help your friends and family to be more eco-friendly as they use them!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1. Water bottle or coffee mug<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Anyone who is on-the-go a lot or loves to drink coffee will appreciate this gift!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s best to pick out a glass or metal bottle or cup wherever possible instead of plastic. Why not pair a reusable mug with some Fairtrade coffee beans or tea?\u00a0<\/p>\n

2. Metal Straws<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Metal straws make even the most simple of drinks look elegant, stylish and totally Instagrammable!<\/p>\n

Pair with a drink recipe book, a set of glasses or a cocktail shaker to make it a complete gift.<\/p>\n

3. A Tote Bag<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Reusable bags don\u2019t have to be frumpy. Pick out a funky tote with a print that they\u2019ll love \u2014 plus, they\u2019ll save so many plastic bags by using it!<\/p>\n

4. Tupperware and cutlery <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Practical and perfect for anyone who makes their own lunches or travels a lot. It’s best to choose a\u00a0tupperware made from metal or glass to save on plastic, and cutlery made from sustainable wood, bamboo or metal.<\/p>\n

5. Shaving Kit<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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For anyone in your life who loves to shave, give a resuable safety razor and pair with a shaving soap and brush to make a lovely gift. They\u2019ll save so many disposable plastic razors, and get an even closer shave!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

6. Soap<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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A fragrant-smelling vegan soap, shampoo bar or shaving soap made with natural ingredients is a wonderfully simple but luxurious gift. Extra points if you find one without plastic packaging!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

7. Solar-powered charger<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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For your tech-loving family member or friend, a solar-powered charger is the perfect eco-friendly gift.\u00a0<\/p>\n

10. Soap Nuts & Wool Dryer Balls <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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To stop nasty detergent chemicals seeping into rivers and oceans, give soap nuts and wool dryer balls, which also naturally help reduce static and reduce drying time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

11. Cloth Napkins <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Cloth napkins can be super elegant, and also help to save waste from paper napkins!<\/p>\n

12. Gift donation to Greenpeace\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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A gift donation to Greenpeace is a perfect way to support the environment and works well as a gift for a far-away family member or friend, or an loved one who prefers to receive donations rather than gifts. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Send a gift donation now.<\/a><\/p>\n

Bonus: Eco Wrapping!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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We waste millions of tonnes of paper every year by wrapping gifts in paper that\u2019s only used once! Wrap your gift in a bandanna or printed scarf to save on paper waste this year. The wrapping will double as a second gift!<\/p>\n

You can also use reused or recycled paper and get rid of the nasty plastic sticky tape by wrapping with reusable ribbon or string instead. Bonus: gifts wrapped this way look even prettier!<\/p>\n

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What are your go-to eco-friendly gifts? Share your ideas and suggestions in the comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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