Linda Taylor – Contributor
Linda M. Taylor founded It’s Our Nature®, Inc. in March of 1996 after 18 years in the commercial fitness industry. The company’s focus blends the enrichment of one’s mind with the wellness of one’s body and the spirit of our earth. Another aspect of her company is “Healthy-Wear for People Who Care®” which reflects a wide selection of organic cotton and hemp clothing. All items are screened for environmental responsibility and fair trade. She’s also the author of Great Women Exploring Nature …. How Wild Florida Influenced Their Lives
e-mail: linda@itsournature.com
Start some planet friendly holiday traditions
November 25, 2009 at 9:00 am by lindataylor
Here are some wonderful ways to green your festivities by starting a few planet friendly holiday traditions this year.
Here are five ideas to get you started:
1. Wrap it up. Think outside the wrapping paper aisle! Reuse old paper or make your own keepsake pieces with stamps and other art supplies. Borrow from Japanese culture and create a furoshiki, or traditional Japanese wrapping cloth – a beautiful scarf or embroidered towel can make a stunning and reusable gift wrap.
2. Season’s greetings. Send tree-free holiday cards, such as those made from hemp, elephant poop paper, or e-cards.
3. Hold a zero-waste holiday party. It’s easy – put the word out via an online invitation site: use washable table linens, cutlery and plates; decorate with found nature items; dim the lights and get the party started.
4. Travel green. No, you don’t have to go over the river and through the woods to Grandma’s house in a horse-drawn sleigh. But do pack lightly; less weight equals less fuel, whether it’s a plane or a car. If flying, coordinate flight times with other relatives to save trips to the airport. And remember the train where possible.
5. Buy greener gifts. Shop for gifts that make you feel good about giving and please your loved ones. Look for organic fiber, little or no packaging, safe dyes and fair trade items.