Luckily, many of these products can be replaced with sustainable alternatives, and many companies have made delightful, whimsical and giftable versions of them. Some of the most impactful gifts are those that can replace “sleepwalk consumption” products - the things we buy repeatedly without much thought. Sustainable alternatives to frequently purchased products Monica Araya (TED Talk: How cities are detoxing transportation) 2. We need the power of stories to help us expand our imaginations and transcend our everyday lives. Because in an age marked by existential struggles - climate, COVID, inequality - we need fiction and non-fiction. We need to keep strong!ģ) An annual subscription to a magazine that will introduce you to great writing and emerging voices. During the pandemic, I learned that dancing at home does wonders, physically and mentally.
It creates stronger bonds and connects with other cultures.Ģ) An annual subscription to Body Groove. Here are three:ġ) An annual gift subscription to Duolingo (Plus or Family), because learning another language is a beautiful gift to ourselves and to the world. 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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