Green Giving Guide, for everyone on your list

The holiday shopping should be in full force now, as were planning on what to give our loved ones for that special moment when they often that gift under the tree.

When youre planning on giving those gifts this holiday season, why not consider something a little kinder to the environment?

If youre not sure where to begin, look no further. Our friends at the Rainforest Alliance have come up with some ideas and tips among their certified products.

Heres what they recommend, with some additional notes from our team:

Rainforest Alliance’s Annual Green Giving Guide

This holiday season give a gift that counts. When you choose products bearing the Rainforest Alliance Certified^TM seal and/or the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) logo including coffee, tea, chocolate, flowers, greeting cards and furniture you’re supporting farmers, foresters and tour operators who have adopted sustainable practices that improve their local communities, protect wildlife and conserve water and soil.

Check out our Green Giving Guide for the environmentally savvy:

For the parents:

Do your parents like to garden? If so, give them a way to tend to their greens through the chilly winter months with a SunPod mini greenhouse, made with FSC-certified wood. SunPod green houses are hand-crafted green houses that increase yields and can be used all year round. They allow you to grow your own vegetables, fruits, and flowers, and are made with sustainable materials. Their ideal growing environment shelters your plants from cool weather and winds, and their non-toxic, multi-purpose containers are suitable for any home.

For the kids:

Kids love to be creative, so theyll definitely get into the creative spirit with an Eco Tots easel. These easels are made from FSC-certified wood. They have loads of options, including memory games, mobiles, and more!

For the tech savvy:

Is there someone on your list who loves gadgets? If so, be sure to check out the TAPE collection. This collection offers a range of stylish pouches and sleeves, all of which are made with FSC-certified cork, and designed for cell phones, e-readers, laptops and more! You can also choose your option of colorful stitching. Established in 2009, TAPE offers sustainable, durable, functional and useful covers and sleeves to protect your personal devices.

For the pampered:

Those that need a little lovin will appreciate Alba Botanica skin care and hair products. Made from pure plant proteins, natural botanicals, vitamins, advanced sea enzymes and tropical fruit, nut and plant essences from the Hawaiian Islands, they not only do their job, but offer you benefits, too. The best part/ the Andiroba and Brazil nut oils are both Rainforest Alliance Certified.

For the foodie:

Those who love food will love a gift basket with gourmet treats, such as tea, coffee, chocolate, and fruit. Many products now bear the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal, so its easy to hunt down what is available in your major supermarket and specialty stores. JK Adams also offers a range of cutting boards, all of which are made with FSC-certified wood. Find certified products on their website depending on your country.

For the adventurous:

Those who love a good adventure will need to head out on a trip thats good for themselves and the planet. Thats why the Rainforest Alliance, and us at ecoki, recommend SustainableTrip.org, which features hotels, tour operators, and other businesses in Latin America and the Caribbean that are either verified by the Rainforest Alliance, certified by third-party programs or recommended by reputable organizations. Their goal is to help travelers and tour operators choose destinations that are not only beautiful, but also benefit the communities, flora, and fauna they will be visiting. It will help you hunt down eco-friendly hotels, lodges, restaurants, and other businesses in Latin America and the Caribbean. And even better, if you choose to travel on American Airlines, British Airways, Asiana Airlines, or Al Nippon Airways, you also get complimentary Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee onboard your flight!

For the person who has everything:

We always have someone on our list who has everything (or needs nothing). This is the perfect opportunity to make a tribute gift to adopt-a-rainforest, which will support conservation projects run by Rainforest Alliance partner organizations in Latin America.

Check out more sustainable gift ideas in our articles listing over 100 eco-friendly gift ideas, health-inspired gift options, and some picks from David Suzuki.

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