When considering gifts for others, think of experiences, not stuff. Physical gifts generate excess pollution and waste due to the resources needed to create, ship, and package them. Plus they tend to be remembered and enjoyed for longer.

It would not be the holiday season without gifts! As fun as it is to give and receive gifts, the physical ones generate excess pollution and waste due to the resources needed to create, ship, and package them. The waste from just wrapping and gift bags alone is astounding.

Giving experience-based gifts is a nice way to reduce the drain on our planet. Rather than giving a physical gift that might not even get used, give a fun experience and memory. That could range from going skating, seeing a movie, enjoying a concert, or giving gift cards to local businesses. The options are endless!

Does this mean never giving stuff as a gift? No, if a gift makes a life better, then go for it. Just consider giving experience-based gifts as an alternative to keep unnecessary pollution down.