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- Toys 'R' Us lists "Earth-Friendly Fun" as one of the top trends in the 2008 holiday seasonMarketWatch: Toys"R"Us Announces Key Trends...
- Popular terms for these types of gifts are green, eco-friendly, Earth-friendly, organic
- Increasing in worldwide popularityCNN: All About: 'Green' Shopping (December 24, 2007)
- Many established brands offer organic and natural options, though they may be priced higher than conventionally manufactured goods
- Homemade gifts can be both cost-effective and green
- Consider giving a membership to a local educational foundation, like a museum or aquariumInform: Tips for a Cleaner, "Greener" Holiday
- Give out coupons for free services like a home-cooked meal or hobby lessonsReduce.org: No Waste Holiday
- Encourage kids to give their services as gifts, like offering to do no-hassle chores around the houseReduce.org: No Waste Holiday
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Green Christmas shopping is a way to honor ecological commitments while still finding great gifts for friends and family. Eco-friendly toys, books and games are gaining in popularity as people look for more ways to conserve the earth's resources. In addition to finding gifts from local artists and craftspeople, Mahalo's handy guide can give ideas for shopping green wherever you are.
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Go Green for Less Green
Want to go green this Christmas but don't think you can afford it? Check out Mahalo's How to Go Green and Save Money to be environmentally friendly on a budget this holiday season.
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Green Christmas Shopping Questions
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Is your Christmas shopping done yet? 4 AnswersYou betcha! I was completely done about a week and a half ago. I don't have a lot of family, and the people I have are pretty far away. For them, I used inexpe... read more -
Will we see big discounts in retail stores this Christmas? Which stores will be offering the biggest discounts? 2 AnswersI am guessing that because of the recession, the shops didn't sell much. So at the end of the year, they will be giving deals to get at least some sales. People... read more -
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Dreaming of a green Christmas? Shrink your environmental footprint
A green Christmas isn't on everyone's list -- but there are plenty of shopping options for those looking to leave a smaller environmental footprint this holiday season.seattlepi.com




