Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Holiday Quick Wins

The list below is straight out of the December Net Impact newsletter, I found it very handy so thought I'd just copy it here.

  • Give sustainable gifts. Treehugger's 2009 Gift Guide is a great place to start. Consider spending time with friends and family as well as exploring the options below:
    * Give a microloan from Kiva.org or MicroPlace
    * Donate three bed nets from Malaria No More for $30
    * Help an entrepreneur or family with Heifer International - a $20 donation can buy someone a flock of geese
    * Support social and economic justice and buy Fair Trade Goods from Global Exchange, World of Good, and Fair Trade Federation Members.
    * Donate to your favorite nonprofit. We can think of one in particular that would love your support.
  • Reduce holiday waste. Purchase biodegradable flatware and utensils and LED Christmas bulbs that use 80-90% less energy than incandescents for office events. Check out this great column from Grist.org for more ideas.
  • Give back to your community. From helping out at a local homeless shelter to hosting a gift exchange for families in need, volunteering can be a team building exercise that allows you and your colleagues to give back during the holiday season. For a short-term project consider the resources of organizations such as Points of Light and VolunteerMatch. If you're interested in something more long-term, consider working with your local Net Impact Chapter and joining or helping start a Service Corps or Board Fellows program in your local area.

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