Green Christmas Gifts

When it comes to Christmas shopping, a lot of people simply find any sort of gift and that without considering the possibility of a more "green" present. There are actually a lot of earth-friendly items that can be perfect gifts for your friends and loved ones.

For those who enjoys cooking, try to find something from organic snacks to eco-friendly cookware, it may be difficult but there sure are enough you can find around. Any hardcore chefs or food lovers in your family will love items such as compost kits, seed packets, clay pots and pans, bamboo cutlery, chocolate kits, canning supplies, or even solar ovens.

Try the green fabric of vintage clothing alternative. Finding organic or recycled cloth can also be tricky as well as expensive. However, there are plenty of ways to find recycled cotton as a less expensive alternative. However, if cotton proves too expensive, there are plenty of alternative materials for doormats, place mats, throw rugs, sheets, clothing and more made from materials such as recycled plastic, rubber, bamboo, and more. There can even be unique, colorful, stylish, comfortable, and eye catching alternatives to traditional cloth. You can even buy yourself a bag of these green fabric alternative.

Health supplies and toiletries. There are plenty of alternative health goodies you can consider. Whether you have a relative with a sensitivity to chemicals or simply someone who is health conscious, there are plenty of gifts to consider, from plant-based hand lotion to quality vitamins, organic supplements, smoothie mixes, essential oils, yoga mats, and much more. Other practical gifts include organic household cleaners, soaps, bath bombs, and many others.

Anything made of paper are another perfect idea for a Christmas present. Whether you're gifting a relative with personalized business cards, stationary, notebooks, or sketchpads, finding recycled paper products isn't a difficult endeavor. There are actually plenty of elegant paper goods that you wouldn't be able to tell from original paper products. Along with paper recycled from paper, you can also pick out paper goods recycled from other materials, such as plastic, bamboo, denim, and more. For an additional twist, try making your own hand-made paper craft.

Donations: If you're having trouble thinking of what to get a loved one this Christmas, there is always the option of donating money in their name. While this may seem like a simple gift, you would be surprised how touching it can actually be to know that your relatives know what ecological issues you're passionate about. Whether you donate money toward organizations dealing with world hunger, animal rescue, endangered species, forest restoration, or cleaning up oil spills, you'll be able to rest easy in the knowledge that you've thought of a gift that will affect the earth in a positive way.

Thanks to Rick Valence, specialist at C.R.I.S. and a photography expert. He gave me all this tips.