Green Gifts for Christmas

[robbiej]

Posted: 11/8/07 at 12:37pm

Hello friends.

I did a search and found some different sites...but I was wondering if anyone has any leads on getting my nieces and nephews green gifts for Christmas. I have nine of them, ranging in ages from 8 - 21 (most are in their teen years at this point), and they're lovable, wretched, selfish little beasts as only teenagers can be.

I would love to get each of them something 'green' to maybe inspire them to think of someone other than themselves. And even if that doesn't work, I know I'll have done something nominally good. Have any of you encountered sites or stores that might be worth checking?

[Marlene]

Posted: 11/8/07 at 12:42pm

The click to end hunger website links to an online store that has stuff that promotes free trade and crafts of workers in various developing countries. Trying to think of the website that had a lot of eco-friendly, made out of recycled post consumer goods. Sorry. I can't think right now.

Posted: 11/8/07 at 12:44pm

Good idea Robbie! There is only one "green" gift that all 8 to 21 year olds will appreciate- CASH! Put in it a recycled card if you must.

[robbiej]

Posted: 11/8/07 at 12:45pm

I'm afraid the 13 year old will spend it on drugs and hookers.

Posted: 11/8/07 at 12:47pm

John Waters claimed that when his Grandmother once gave him $5 for Christmas, he wrote her a thank you note saying "Thanks for the present! I used it to buy cigarettes, then put the change into a truly disgusting peepshow."

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 11/8/07 at 12:48pm

carbon credits, robbie. kids love carbon credits.

[misschung]

Posted: 11/8/07 at 12:52pm

lime.com?

[SonofMammaMiaSam]

Posted: 11/8/07 at 12:52pm

Any of the kazillion asbestos based toys coming out of China should make them glow "green" for years and years.

[Elphaba]

Posted: 11/8/07 at 4:41pm

get them each one of these..I love mine!

[kelzama]

Posted: 11/8/07 at 6:52pm

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 11/8/07 at 7:39pm

Money

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