Holiday Gift Guide: The Gift of Impact
In the spirit of giving, why not give a gift that gives back? We’ve put together a short list of last-minute ideas as you finish “wrapping up” your holiday shopping. Keep in mind - we all have more than enough stuff! So, make your money and positive impact go even further this festive season.
- CHOOOSE — For the Environmentalist
For all of your loved ones that have a beating heart to be climate positive, you might want to choose CHOOOSE this holiday season.
You can give them the gift of being a World Citizen: making them climate positive for 6 months or a full year, helping to delete permissions to pollute 2500 kilos of CO2, more than the average of other world citizens!
That equals the climate effect of 22 flights from Oslo to London. Pretty cool if you ask us!
Buy back carbon credits from the “bad guys”: https://chooose.today
2. 4Ocean Bracelet — For the Ocean Lover
So, for those with a passion to help clean our oceans and restore them to health, we recommend the 4Ocean Bracelet. For every one bracelet, £1 ($1.30) of trash is removed from the ocean!
The bracelet itself is made from 90% recyclable materials. Talk about a “statement piece” of jewelry! Protecting the blue heart of our planet never looked so good.
Get your statement piece: https://4ocean.com/products/4ocean-bracelet
3. Patagonia Products — For the Outdoor Adventurer
Patagonia promotes fair labor practices and safe working conditions throughout their supply chain and does their best to ensure that all chemicals, dyes, and finishes are managed and that resource consumption is reduced.
Patagonia is also part of 1% for the Planet which donates 1% of annual net revenue to environmental organizations. They offer hip yet practical gifts for outdoor enthusiasts in your life!
Wear their gear with pride: https://eu.patagonia.com/gb/en/home/
4. Charitable Donation — The Gift That Keeps Giving
Heifer International is a well-respected and established charity that’s working towards ending world poverty and hunger aligning with U.N.Sustainable Development Goal #2. Women’s rights and environmental causes are also being championed through this goal.
Making a donation to Heifer International in a loved one’s name is a wonderful gift because it’s not just money you donate! You can choose to donate livestock such as chickens or goats or even water buffalos! Yes, you read right.
You can also donate shares of a gift or an animal for a family in need. Other donations include items such as stoves for a village, sending a girl to school, helping someone to launch a business, etc.
Give to a worthy cause: https://www.heifer.org/gift-catalog/index.html
5. Raindrop Nebulizer Diffuser — For the Homebody
Uniquely handmade from wood and glass instead of the conventional plastic, this is a must have for those who value cozy nights in relaxing. It uses pure essential oils and very little energy while being totally quiet. It also has a chic design that will fit in anywhere.
Set the mood: https://organicaromas.com/products/raindrop-essential-oil-diffuser
6. Sustainble Food Storage — For The Foodie
Sustainable, reusable food wrap that’s an alternative to its plastic counterparts; this is made from materials you can feel good about: bee’s wax, jojoba oil, tree resin, and organic cotton.
Bonus: it’s also compostable.
7. Activity + Awareness — For The One Who Has It All
You know, you can always get creative! Why not look up what is happening in your local area to support sustainability or positive social impact? Plan something where that is the focus — attend an event and take your friends or family along. Make a day of it! Learn, share, and converse with others who are committed to positive impact.
An example: This year in Norway, there were several “hikes with lights” across the country to draw attention to the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Fun for the whole family!
