Consider giving gifts that offer the recipient an experience or excursion, rather than stuff

Did you know that each year almost one billion dollars worth of unwanted gifts ended up in storage or in the garbage? Here are some alternative alternative gift ideas:

• Tickets to theater, music events, and other experiences including those offered by locally recognized Green Businesses
• Dance lessons, massage, or a day at the spa
• Membership to an environmental organization
• Gift certificate for home delivery of local, organic produce
• Transit passes for BART, MUNI, or Golden Gate Transit
• If you want to give things as gifts, try reuse first. Shop for gifts at stores that resell useable items.