So you want to buy holiday gifts without feeling like a bad person. Here are some tips.
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Buy fair trade.
Fair trade certified items are made by workers who are paid fair wages. That means you aren't buying gifts at the expense of exploited workers.
Make a donation in someone's name.
Choose a charity based on that person's interests. It's personal and way more thoughtful than a gift card.
Pro tip: Sites like Charity Navigator and Charity Watch can help you find organizations that are transparent and spend most of their money on programming.
Ditch the wrapping paper.
Americans waste about 4 million tons of wrapping paper and shopping bags annually. Try using old newspapers, magazines or maps instead.
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Rapid fire round:
Use recycled paper for cards.
Bring reusable bags when you go gift shopping.
Make your gifts.
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