Great Green Gifts for Teachers
This holiday season, give your kid's teacher a gift that's good for the planet—and that she's sure to love.
Eco-friendly school supplies. Many teachers have to pay out of their own pocket for classroom supplies, so fill up a basket with pencils, paper, glue sticks, or crayons made from recycled or non-toxic materials. Find green supplies online at Green Apple School Supply or Stubby Pencil Studio.
Experiential gift. A gift card to a local spa, restaurant, or movie theater will give your kid's teacher some much-needed relaxation time—and is less wasteful than a package.
Fair trade chocolate sampler. Holiday treats taste even sweeter when they're made in a way that's fair to workers and gentle on the planet. The Pack O' Nibbles II from Kate's Caring Gifts features organic dark chocolate bites in orange, caramel, mint, and acai. ($7.50, katescaringgifts.com)
Charity donation. Does your kid's teacher have a cause that's near to her heart? Give a small donation to charity in her name.
Recycled stationery. Teachers write a lot of notes, making stationery a must-have. Try a set from Eco Paper—they have ones made from recycled or banana leaf paper.
Homemade gift. A gift made by your kid will use less resources and cost less money. Whether it's a DIY picture frame, soy candle, or lip balm pot, a homemade gift is guaranteed to be a teacher favorite.
