With Thanksgiving out of the way, it's officially holiday season. But does "holiday season" simply refer to "shopping season"? Our mailboxes are flocked with magazines filled with the latest products, the perfect holiday gifts, and of course - the best savings of the season.
The days following our turkey feasts have been dubbed "black Friday weekend," a time in which the LA times reports that 212 million people hit the stores to shop, spending $45 billion. That's a whole lot of consumption - and probably not so much of it being environmentally friendly.
How can we avoid indulging in hyper-consumption during the time of year that begs us to shop?
1) Homemade crafts. It may sound lame, but some of the best gifts are those that are hand-crafted. Hit up your local arts and crafts stores for inspiration - a few dollars can take you a long way.
2) If you are purchasing clothing, keep in mind eco-friendly alternatives like organic clothing. Even better, skip buying new clothes and instead make a New Years Resolution to participate in 10 Swashion Swaps this winter. That's 10 new outfits for free!
3) Bake! What could be a better gift than a batch of delicious baked goods, straight from the oven?
For more tips and inspiration, check out this 2010 TreeHugger gift guide.
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