3littlekeets Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I am trying to put together a gift basket for my church -- each group has a "theme" and ours is Go-Green and everyone has to contribute. What ideas can I give my group. I'm awful at this - other than CFLs and Simple Green cleaner, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Baking soda and white vinegar reusable food storage cloth napkins wash cloths to use instead of paper towels or paper napkins reusable grocery sacks (I have a friend who gives these for Christmas presents, and she paints on them first. Very class looking) A book on composting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3littlekeets Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Ah, food storage and composting -- I would have NEVER thought of those...thanks :-). Please keep the ideas coming :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyPTN Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Finding a few local products such as chocolates, veggies, or simple products that aren't terribly expensive? Maybe that's more a local support than Go Green, but I know there are local farmers that are organic and could also use the little support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stirsmommy Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 How about a recycling bin instead of a basket? Maybe you could put in some or organic seed for a garden as well. I a craft show on DIY once I saw them making aprons out recycled grocery bags. Fun recycled items might add a touch of whimsy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I think local items are considered "green" because they didn't have to be shipped in, therefore using less gas. I think that is what Colleen has convinced me. (I consider Colleen my green guru.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Clothes line with clothes pins or drying rack Battery charger with rechargeable batteries Books on making your own cleaning products with ingredients (vinegar, baking soda, tea tree oil, spray bottles) Cloth diapers (just a couple!) or some eco-friendly disposables Glass food storage containers Cloth napkins, cloth towels for kitchen use, cloth rags for cleaning Flourescent light bulbs Look through a website like Gaiam - they have a TON of fun ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 BTW, I really like the local vendor items. If you can't find things this time of year, maybe just include a flyer from your Cooperative Extension office -- ours puts out a Farmers' Market Directory. I know, sounds too much like work! But, having spent years as one of "those" farmers, this would be a real plus to your basket! Not sure if YOU are buying these things all on your own or if others are contributing. Hopefully, it's a joint venture because this would be a lot for any one person. Other ideas: Fair trade coffee and reusable travel mug Kleen Kanteen to replace plastic water bottles earth friendly dish soap (BioKleen, Seventh Gen., Ecover, etc.) rechargeable batteries and charger recycled computer paper natural sponges or loofah for use in sink or shower soy or beeswax candles catalog for future purchases (Seventh Generation/Real Goods/other) Doran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3littlekeets Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Love all the wonderful ideas! Thank you. I'll take pics as I pull all of our items together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 What type of reusable storage? If plastic okay for this, or a no-no? Regena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3littlekeets Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Yikes -- good question??!! Is plastic okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodi-FL Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 if you sew and have some extra material around, it's real easy to sew some re-usable grocery bags (or our grocery stores are selling them here for only .99cents a piece). we were making some ourselves, using a plastic grocery bag as a pattern until my sewing machine broke :( if you want to be REAL green, add some worms in a vented glass jar with instructions for worm composting. to me, glass is always better than plastic. I don't know if that's politically correct green speak or not, just something I learned from my very green (not on purpose, but out of necessity) grandmother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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