Of course the greenest purchase is no purchase at all. That being said, however, few of us are willing to go completely gift-free over the holidays. If you’re concerned for the environment, but want to give presents to friends and family, there is a way. You can find a green medium! Giving without taking from the planet is possible with some extra consideration, a little planning, and a lot of research. No worries! I’ve already done the research.

Lets start with everyone’s favorite holiday gift category: stocking stuffers. They’re easy to find and cheap. For the greenest of stocking stuffers, choose products made from natural ingredients with limited packaging. Some great options include.

Green Stocking Stuffers For Babies:
Organic Cotton Santa
I couldn’t help but mention this adorable Santa from Under the Nile again. Made from 100% Organic Egyptian Cotton, he makes the perfect baby-safe toy and stocking stuffer for the winter season.

Green Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers:
Organic Cotton Treehugger Toddler Tee
Printed on super-soft organic cotton kids, this mini tee is perfect for any mini treehugger.

Green Stocking Stuffers for Kids:
50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth
Give them some Christmas break reading. Kids will love pouring through 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth , a chock-full guide to specific things kids can do to protect the environment.

Green Stocking Stuffers For Him:
Earth Science Men’s Moisturizing Shaving Cream
Free from propellants, parabens and detergents, this lubricating formula is enriched with Azulene (blue chamomile flower), aloe and vitamin e to deliver a close, even shave, without irritation. Best of all, Earth Science products are not tested on animals, and do not contain animal derived ingredients. Even common animal derivatives, such as lactic acid and glycerin are sourced from plants.

Green Stocking Stuffers For Her:
Amazon Herb Lluvia Botanical Facial Cleanser
Lluvia Botanical Facial Cleanser? gently removes dirt, excess oil and makeup and maintains your skin?s natural pH balance and moisture barrier without using harmful foaming agents. Its pristine blend of Rainforest plant extracts such as Jatoba and Stevia, as well as organic essential oils, reach deep into pores to safely dissolve and lift away impurities. Your skin is left refreshingly clean and soft to the touch.

Posted on November 28th, 2007 by Olivia Zaleski