I love the ritual of presents, and I’ve found that digital subscriptions are great gifts. Digital subscriptions for the mind, body and soul We asked TED speakers to share planet-friendly gift recommendations, and here are 16 ideas for a merry - and more sustainable - holiday season. And then there are the environmental harms caused by the gifts themselves, which could include polluting fast fashion items, plastic toys made from fossil fuels, or sweet treats that are driving deforestation.īut it is possible to show your loved ones you care while also caring for our collective home. This year, the world has seen the biggest increase in ship emissions in over a decade (along with endangered whales getting struck by congested cargo ships.) In the US alone, returned packages will generate around 15 million tons of carbon pollution (equivalent to 3.2 million cars driven on the road for one year). But it’s also a season of consumerism, which is costing our planet a hefty price. The holidays are here - a time for family, friends and festivities.
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