Tip #4--Register at Your Local Co-op!
Just a little joke. But I know what you're thinking: hemp towels, incense holders, and tapestries from India. Believe me, you can have an environmentally friendly gift registry without turning your home into an ashram. Couples today are concerned about their impact on the environment, and like all good capitalist marketplaces, the industry has responded. There are many elegant, yet Earth-loving options. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Think Globally, Buy Locally --Registries are available at smaller, local stores. Check your area to find these spots. Supporting the little guy helps keep money in your community and builds a strong local living economy.
- Quality over Quantity --Register only for the things you need, but go for the best. Investing in high quality goods means longer lasting materials. For example, registering for heirloom quality furniture means being able to pass it on to your children cutting down on waste and excessive production.
- Consider your lifestyle --Are you the kind of person who would really use china? Carefully choose items that you and your fiancé will really use. If you're the outdoorsy type, register for camping gear instead of crystal vases--you'll get a lot more use out of it for sure!
- Choose sustainable materials --You'll find gorgeous household items made with materials like bamboo, birch, hemp (yes, hemp), organic cotton, silk, and recycled glass.
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