Green Gifts for the Corporate Environment

Seeking an environmentally responsible solution for corporate gift giving this year? Here are a few suggestions to get you on the road to a happy holiday season.

A New Twist on a Holiday Staple – The Wreath.
Consider the festive 3 Herb Organic Holiday wreath from Eco Express. This handmade tribute to the holiday season is made from rosemary, thyme and bay leaves. Red chili peppers provide a splash of color, making it not only an attractive gift, but at $39.99, a reasonably priced one as well. And surprise! It’s also recyclable. Your clients can use the herbs in their favorite recipes for up to one year.

Bury this Gift
There’s no need to waste time or paper. The Eco Calendar from Botanical Paperworks keeps track of the day’s activities like any other desk calendar with one clever exception. At month’s end, plant the page and wait for wildflowers to grow. Each page of the calendar is embedded with seeds that grow indoors or outdoors when planted. This unique gift is priced at $24.95.

Give a Little Green
Potted plants from your local nursery will be a welcome addition to any office and will “keep on giving” for years to come. For an extra sustainable edge, ask the nursery which plants are grown locally. Buying local will give a much needed boost to the economy, and your purchase will be free of pollution related to transportation of goods.

Eat, Drink and Be Merry!
In the corporate environment, the gift of food is always a winner. This year, go completely organic with the Organic Snack Sensation from GiftBack.com ($49.95). As an added bonus, 10% of your purchase will be sent to the charity of your choice via GiftBack.com’s business model. Or turn to Cherry Moon Farms for organic fruit and snack baskets in the $30-$50 range. And once again, consider buying organic gifts from a local vendor to save transportation costs and residual effects on the environment. In Central Florida, Rosa Farms offers organically raised beef, pork or poultry – how welcome an organically raised turkey would be at this time of year.

The Season of Giving
Finally, if you know your client supports a specific charity or organization, consider making a donation to the cause in his or her name, or the business name. This recognition of a mission that is personally important to someone will not be forgotten. Well done!