Here Is A Guide To The Best Christmas Gifts

   If your going to buy Christmas gifts, why not buy gifts that make a positive difference in the world? Why not make this Christmas extra special by giving gifts to your loved ones and helping improve the world at the same time? The following is a guide I copied from The Rainforest Alliance Blog. You don't have to shop any where  special, even Walmart has some of the products.

Your Guide to Green Holiday Gifts and Gatherings

Posted on November 26, 2013 by RAINFOREST ALLIANCELeave a comment

With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your holiday meals, picking out the perfect presents and decking the halls with boughs of sustainable greenery. This year, ensure that your celebration is joyous in spirit and gentle on the environment. By looking for the Rainforest Alliance Certified™seal and the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®)  logo on products, you can give back to the planet while supporting forest communities around the world.

Need suggestions? We’ve put together a list of a few of our favorite things to get you started.

Green your holiday gifts

• For the pampered. Spoil them with luxurious bath and body products. Pangea Organics® andMrs. Meyer’s Clean Day® offer indulgent soaps featuring palm oil from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms and Alba Botanicals offers skin and hair care products made with Rainforest Alliance Certified Andiroba and Brazil nut oil.
• For the technophile.  Consider the sustainable and stylish range of iPhone cases from Twig, made with FSC/Rainforest Alliance Certified paper composite.
• For the romantic. Pick up one of Harlequin’s many titles printed on FSC-certified paper. (Currently, 15 percent of Harlequin’s paper supply is FSC-certified and the company has committed to scaling up.)

Green your holiday feast

• Sustainable foods.  When planning your holiday feast, look for sustainable and local ingredients. Visit Shop the Frog to find a list of food items featuring the green frog seal including chocolate, coffee, tea and fruit.
• Eco-friendly kitchenware. Epicurean offers a gorgeous range of cutting boards made with FSC-certified wood.

Green your holiday decor

• Beautiful bouquets.  Choose blooms grown on farms that protect people and the planet–just look for the green frog seal at Costco, Sam’s Club, Whole Foods Market and Walmart.
• Outdoors inside. Use pine cones, acorns, leaves and other festive foliage to make one-of-a-kind decorations.

Visit Shop the Frog, our online database of products featuring the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal, for more sustainable suggestions.