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Sometimes in the whirlwind of family, friends and food, the eco-friendly habits we’ve refined throughout the year tend to slip through the cracks during the holidays...

The holiday spirit of gift-giving can be enjoyed throughout the year. How? Giving the gift of a subscription box can provide year-round enjoyment for any recipient, especially when delivered via monthly, quarterly or semi-annual...

Shopping is an ubiquitous part of American culture that peaks during the holiday season in spurts of deal-hunting and gift-giving. Anyone who has made efforts to go zero-waste or plastic-free knows how difficult it can be...

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate abundance, health and family, so it is the perfect time to focus on the health of the environment — the land that sustains us and makes the holiday possible in the first place...

While there is no truth to the rumor that Hallmark invented Valentine’s Day, there is no denying that many people think of it as a manufactured holiday designed to sell cards, flowers and chocolate...

Our pets are our best friends … our family. That’s why it is important to spoil your animals with eco-friendly gifts that will make them and the planet happy. From chew toys made from sustainable hemp and wool to collars...

Earlier this year, Amazon announced it would be selling and shipping fresh, full-size Christmas trees this holiday season. But there is an environmental issue with the e-behemoth’s new plan — the shipping process will...

The unofficial kick-off to the holiday season is virtually stamped on the calendar the day after Thanksgiving. Titled Black Friday — from the idea that it is the time of year retailers leave the red column and enter the...

Were you so busy surfing the web for cool gift ideas that you totally forgot to do any actual shopping? If so, there's no need to fret because we've got you covered with a last-minute gift guide full of clever and imaginative...

Turn your holiday shopping into an act of kindness this year with our picks for festive and charitable gifts that give back. The National Wildlife Federation dedicates proceeds from its holiday birdseed wreaths to protect...

A gift that will stand the test of time is one that can be treasured by many people - not just the current recipient! Heirloom gifts such as cast iron cookware, pocketwatches, and rare books can literally last for generations...

This holiday season, delight the tots in your life with playful eco-gifts that educate and inspire creativity. From this Waldorf and Montessori-inspired game to this ingenious easy weaver, all of the gifts in our gift...

Making your own DIY gifts this holiday season is a smart way to ensure that your present will be one-of-a-kind, and it doesn’t hurt that it’ll probably save you some cash too...

If you're strapped for ideas about what to get your dog, cat, rabbit, iguana, or parrot this holiday season, fear not! We've collected a bunch of great gift ideas ranging from tasty snacks to super-fun toys...

Is the lady in your life an adventure lover? A letter writer? A knitting fiend? Does she love to explore new wines, or indulge in exquisite chocolates? Whatever her tastes and leanings, we've got something for her in this...

You can go on holiday and do so by paying your way as you do it.

Everyone one likes to travel, but a wise tourist wants to do this in a way that minimises the environmental impact and provides support for the local economy...