Sustainable Gift Guide: 9 Best Gifts for the Holidays

Christmas is 10 days away, which means it’s time to hustle for those last minute white elephants & gifts for those in your life.

However, who needs more clutter in their homes? I’ve been a big believe of experiences over things for quite some time.

So here’s a few creative (and sustainable!) gift ideas that will leave a lasting impression.

9 sustainable gift ideas for the holidays:

1. Philadelphia Orchard Project allows you to plant a fruit tree in one of 52 orchards across Philadelphia in celebration or honor of a loved one. Find out more about the program here.
2. Create a gift basket based off local noms like Hanksauce or Gilda’s Biscotti.
3. Help your favorite yogi chill the f*ck out by purchasing a class card from their favorite studio (or someone who needs a few downward dogs…)
4. Buy tickets for an upcoming exhibit or live performance to share an experience with a friend.
5. Plan an upcoming cooking class from Greensgrow or COOK.
6. Give a “gift certificate” for a couple with children to babysit so they can have a parents’ night out.
7. Massages are amazing to relieve stress – just give a gift certificate or plan a day out for your stressed friend.
8. Relieve a family member of chores like cleaning or washing their car (bike?) by surprise.
9. Have a newbie cyclist? Get them a member to Indego bike share & a beginner cycling class.

Readers, what do you suggest for holiday gifts? Tell us in the comments.