Dreaming of a Green Christmas?

With all the talk of renewable energy and carbon footprints lately, it’s easy to make “going green” a summertime priority.  Warmer weather has us wearing organic cotton, riding bikes instead of driving, and planting trees in the great outdoors.  But when the temperature drops in the fall and the stress of the holidays starts to creep up, its easy to skip the farmers market and go straight to the mall for those Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers. But with an open mind and a little planning, this year you can stay eco-friendly while you’re getting in the Christmas spirit!

Shopping online is one easy way to reduce your carbon footprint this Christmas.  Order gifts, Christmas ornaments and decorations online, and you’ll save yourself frustration while you’re saving the environment.   Gifts.com features low-energy and solar Christmas lights that not only look great, but save money too!   And when New Years rolls around, don’t forget to recycle your tree so it can be made into mulch instead of taking up space in a landfill.

This year is also a great time to shop for natural and organic gifts for everyone on your list.   Eco-friendly fashions, home decor, and beauty products make great Christmas gifts for women.  Guys will appreciate solar-powered gadgets and tools, and you can make sure that the kids in your family stay happy and healthy with organic and all-natural toys and games.  Save even more money by re-using wrapping paper and gift bags from last year.   Anything that can’t be salvaged for next year after the festivities are over should go straight to the recycling bin.   Smart and simple  eco-friendly Christmas ideas like these will have you dreaming of a green Christmas for years to come.