Use this time of gift giving to encourage the use of reusable items instead of their disposable, single-use counterparts. Invest in durable items that will last a long time. You can find lots of examples in past aFewSteps green tips:
- Reusable straws (with scrub brush): they come in stainless steel, silicon, glass, or bamboo
- Rechargeable batteries with a charger. Solar options are available too.
- Swedish dishcloths: get several for different household uses. Also makes a great house gift.
- Set of cloth napkins: for meals at home or to take along with lunch.
- Bamboo utensil set: comes in a holder that clips to a backpack. Great for the student in your life!
- Reusable shopping bags: many stores and organizations sell them
- Set of cloth reusable gift bags: make them yourself out of fun fabric scraps
- Waxed cotton food wraps: they come in lots of fun designs.
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