When selecting presents this holiday season, think quality and long term to items that will last. Reusable is great, avoid plastics when possible (including synthetic fiber clothing). In addition, enjoyable experiences, memberships, and subscriptions can all be thoughtful choices for gift giving, and better for the planet than buying new material goods. Some ideas:
- Membership to the Appalachian Mountain Club, Mass Audubon, or the Trustees which provide access to many hiking trails in and around New England
- Membership to botanical gardens around the country or a pass to a national park for those with an itch to travel
- Gift certificate to classes through the Newton Art Center or Newton Community Ed (both in person and online courses offered)
- Cooking class, a sailing class, or a dance class
- High tea or a brewery tour
- Subscription to nonprofit sites covering climate and environmental issues such as Grist, Inside Climate News and High Country News
- Subscription to a music service such as Spotify, Apple Music, or the classical music service Idagio
- Subscription to a video viewing service such as Netflix, Hulu, or Britbox
- Subscription to a streaming service that specializes in the Met Opera or independent films
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