10 Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for Christmas and New Year

10 Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for Christmas and New Year
10 Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for Christmas and New Year
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Approaching 2023’s end, Christmas and the New Year are on the horizon. Therefore, let’s cherish these moments with loved ones. Rather than opting for gifts that may contribute to wastefulness, let’s embark on a journey of thoughtfulness. Consider presenting eco-friendly gifts that carry meaningful value. It obviously will leave a positive impact on our surroundings.  

Here, we showcase a curated selection of the best eco-friendly gift ideas. It is perfect to express your love and appreciation during the joyous seasons of Christmas and New Year. 

Composting Kit 

Composting is nature’s way of recycling. Currently, it has become a recent trend as people become more aware of zero waste action. Moreover, composting is one of the most powerful actions to reduce trash. It is ultimately contribute to addressing climate change and enhancing soil health. 

Presenting a composting kit to your closest person who is embracing an eco-friendly lifestyle can be a great idea. It will support them in managing organic or kitchen waste beneficially.  

Register to an Eco Art Workshop  

Explore a variety of eco-friendly art options that enable individuals to create beautiful pieces sustainably. From crafting with naturally dyed fabric to eco-painting using elements like leaves and flowers. You can also craft using recycled materials such as old newspapers, leftover fabrics, plastic bottles, or cardboard, there’s a wealth of possibilities. Enroll your loved ones in this workshop as a gift. This will give them a unique experience that not only enhances their environmental awareness but may also unveil new business potential. 

Book a Nature Trip  

A traveling in nature serves as an excellent means to rejuvenate both our body and soul, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Presently, various traveling packages offer an immersive environmental experience. They sometimes incorporate with nature activities such as cycling around the village, gardening, composting, and tree planting. Booking a nature trip that includes these eco-friendly activities can be the perfect gift for your loved ones. This trip offers a unique and enriching nature experience. 

10 Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for Christmas and New Year
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Reusable Tote Bag  

Every shopping trip involves bags. However, plastic bags which the most common choice are harmful. It takes centuries to degrade. Gifting a reusable tote bag is an excellent choice for your favorite shopper! It is offering durability and versatility for groceries, trips, and everyday items. Unlike single-use options, reusable tote bags made from materials like canvas and cotton contribute significantly to reducing plastic waste. Whether you choose to create a customized design yourself or purchase one, this considerate gift is ideal for any enthusiastic shopper! 

Handmade Dried Flower and Fruit Frame 

Did you know that dried fruit slices like oranges, dried flowers, and leaves, can create a unique wall ornament? Gather some flowers and leaves from your house yard. Additionally, grab some fruit slices, like oranges or cranberries from your kitchen, then dry them. After that, arrange them in a glass frame to create home decoration that can be hung on the wall. Finally, gift it to your loved ones as a special handmade gift. Add a customized heartfelt message for a more memorable touch. 

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Sustainable Music Concert Ticket  

Experience the thrill of a music concert while minimizing environmental impact by choosing a sustainable option. Many singers and music festivals embrace eco-friendly concepts these days. They  incorporate their concert with innovations like energy-efficient equipment, renewable energy use, waste reduction, and carbon footprint reduction through connections to public transportation. Gifting a ticket to a sustainable music concert or festival is a wonderful way to share the joy of music while caring for the environment. 

Digital Photo Slide Show 

Crafting a digital photo slideshow serves as an affordable and cherished gift for our special someone. Compile photos capturing the most beautiful moments shared with them into a digital video. This not only provides a meaningful and memorable gift, but it also generates zero waste. 

Subscription to Digital Entertainment 

In this digital era, giving a gift that generates zero waste is possible. Additionally, it will remain meaningful. You can subscribe to digital entertainment services for your loved ones, such as music or movie apps. Additionally, consider subscriptions to e-newspapers or magazines, purchasing e-books, or enrolling in online workshops, such as cooking or DIY courses.  

A Live Tree  

Gifting a live tree is a fantastic choice for eco-conscious individuals. Whether planted in the yard or kept in a pot indoors, it’s meaningful! It is continuously growing gift with positive environmental impacts. Trees absorb CO2, act as a carbon sink against climate change, provide shade, cool surroundings, and enhance the aesthetics around the house. 

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Gift a Donated Tree with Your Loved Ones’ Name 

Gifting a donated tree with a personalized touch is a heartfelt and lasting expression of appreciation. Meanwhile, it also actively enhance our surroundings. It is a unique and impactful gift that allows you to plant a tree with your special one’s name.

Simply visit Trees4Trees donation page and include a custom message. Soon after, we’ll send the gift of donated tree and your heartfelt words to your loved ones on your behalf. Click here to give the gift of trees.

10 Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for Christmas and New Year
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Read also: 7 Eco Friendly Ways to Celebrate Christmas and New Year 

Give Trees as a Gift to Your Loved Ones

Give Trees as a Gift
Give Trees
Give Trees as a Gift

Are you searching for a special and memorable gift for your loved ones? A truly memorable gift is often unexpected and unique, with a special meaning that makes it perfect.   

Gifting trees is an ideal way to express sincere appreciation for your special ones   

As we approach the end of the year, there are numerous occasions to surprise your friends, family, lover, or colleagues with the gift of trees. 

You can present trees with someone’s name as a Christmas gift, New Year gift, Mother’s Day gift, or for any other special occasion. Additionally, you can include a personalized message along with your gift of planted trees. 

WHAT WILL YOUR LOVED ONES RECEIVE WITH A GIFT OF TREES?  

The gift of trees consists of trees planted in degraded areas in Indonesia. As such, the person you choose to gift the trees will receive: 

  • An e-certificate of trees planted, registered with his or her name. 
  • An e-card containing your custom message to the person you are gifting. 
  • A WIN number that grants the recipient access to visit the trees, learn about their location, and discover details about the local farmers who planted them, all online through our website trees4trees.org. 

HOW TO GIFT TREES? 

To give the gift of trees to your loved ones, simply visit our donation page and plant trees with us. Write your custom message to the person you are gifting. We will send the gift along with your message to your loved ones on behalf of your name. Click below to visit our donation page  

GIVE TREES FOR A GIFT!

Please note in the comment box that your donation is intended to gift trees to another person, following this format: “This donation is intended to gift trees to [Recipient’s Name] for [Occasion – e.g., Mother’s Day/Christmas Gift].”  Include the following details: 

  • Sender name: 
  • Sender email: 
  • Recipient name: 
  • Recipient email (must be mentioned): 
  • Message for e-card: 

We require your email address and the gift recipient’s email address to send you a digital certificate and WIN number to track the planted trees’ location. 

If you encounter difficulties while donating trees through our donation page, alternatively you can also make a direct donation to our PayPal account or our Bank account. Follow these steps! 

Donate Tree with PayPal  

  1. Log in to your PayPal account 
  2. Go to ‘Send and Request’
  3. Click ‘Send’ – ‘Send Payment to’
  4. Enter Trees4Trees PayPal account: info@trees4tree.org
  5. Click: Send to info@trees4trees.treesforplant.com
  6. Fill in the donation amount. Start from 1 US$ and above
  7. Leave us a note in the column of ‘What’s this payment for’ that your donation is intended to gift trees to another person. Follow this format: This donation is intended to gift trees to …. for …… (occasion. For example: Mothers Day/Christmas Gift).
  8. Click ‘Continue’ then ‘Send Payment Now’  

Donate Tree Direct to Bank Account

You can transfer your donation to the following bank account: YAYASAN BUMI HIJAU LESTARI. Account Number 1360001234514. Bank Mandiri – Branch Sisingamangaraja Semarang 

Once your donation has been made through PayPal or Direct Transfer to Bank Account, please send us your donation confirmation and proof of payment to our official email, info@trees4trees.treesforplant.com.  Send us also your personal data. Follow this format:

I have just made a tree donation payment with …. (amount of money)  This donation is intended to gift trees to …. for …… (occasion. For example: Mothers Day/Christmas Gift). Here the detail information:  

  • Sender name: 
  • Sender e-mail: 
  • Recipient name: 
  • Recipient e-mail (must be mentioned):    
  • Message for e-card: 

Send your confirmation along with information with the email subject: Trees4Gifts Payment Confirmation_Bank Transfer (Your Name). 

WHAT IMPACTS MADE BY GIFTING TREES? 

The gifted trees will be planted in critical areas both in farmers’ fields and public facilities like riverbanks and around the water spring for environmental improvement.  

By gifting trees, you will not only giving a memorable gift to you loved ones, but also helping to: 

  • Improve the environment and reduce erosion, drought, and maintain the clean water availability
  • Combat global warming and climate change by trees planted that will absorb greenhouse gases
  • Empower farmers families to plant trees on their land where they grow more economic value trees.

YOU CAN VISIT YOUR TREES

Gifting trees with Trees4Trees is unique because every tree you gift will have a special number called WIN Number. It will allow your loved ones to see their trees and the impacts online. 

The gift recipient can visit trees that you give through the online map by scanning a QR code or by entering a WIN (World Identification Number) code on our website. Visit trees4trees.org!