Impress with houseplants. Tropical plants are having a moment right now and make a gift guaranteed to be treasured. Bonus, they help clean the air too. Furnishings, upholstery, synthetic building materials, and cleaning products in homes and offices can emit a variety of toxic compounds.
Air quality indoors can be improved by purifying the air with houseplants that absorb carbon dioxide, such as:
- Dracaena,
- Ficus,
- peace lily,
- bamboo palm
- and more.
Gift an edible, zero-waste arrangement. Whether it’s featured on your dining table or delivered to a friend, a fresh kale and herb bouquet provides a refreshing twist to the usual centrepieces. It will certainly be a topic of conversation at your spring table. Because it’s made from mostly edible greens, this stunning arrangement serves a second purpose as an assortment of ingredients in your future meals. This means zero waste!
The herbs can be kept in water and displayed on your table or countertop for three or four days. If you pop it in the refrigerator at night, it will last longer. It’s a practical and unique idea that’s easy to make on your own, or head to How to Make a Sustainable Centrepiece for our how-to video.
Give farm freshness to your favourite friends and family. Gifting community- supported agriculture (CSA) food boxes have multiple benefits, not the least of which is that the recipient will receive the freshest produce, meat, or even flowers. Community Supported Agriculture also helps keep smaller farms in business, allowing them to give back to their community. This is the gift that keeps on giving!
If you would like some more options here is a Give Sustainably Holiday Gift Guide
