Don’t Let the Grinch Be the Only Green Thing this Holiday Season!

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Don’t Let the Grinch Be the Only Green Thing this Holiday Season!

by Laura McMahon
November 16, 2023

This year let’s make Black Friday a Green Friday by supporting local shops and purchasing sustainable gifts. To that end, we have some suggestions: Sun Moon Rain (previously R[Eco]ntained)
2601 17th Street, Suite B, Santa Monica, CA 90405; https://sunmoonrain.com/
Sun Moon Rain offers an alternative to the single use bottle. Consumers can refill their own containers or the store’s glass bottles with their locally sourced home, personal and skincare products that are “healthy, safe and cruelty free,” according to their website. They also haven’t forgotten the family’s four legged friends with a selection of organic toys and products. Lucky Penny General Store
1207 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401; https://theluckypennygeneralstore.com
Lucky Penny’s goal is to “pass on the good luck” by curating brands that make a positive social, economic or environmental impact. With an eclectic collection ranging from ceramic dishes and accessories to clothing and books, Lucky Penny features ethically sourced and crafted products.offers an alternative to the single use bottle. Consumers can refill their own containers or the store’s glass bottles with their locally sourced home, personal and skincare products that are “healthy, safe and cruelty free,” according to their website. They also haven’t forgotten the family’s four legged friends with a selection of organic toys and products. Brilliant Earth
395 Santa Monica Place Ste. 100, Santa Monica, CA 90401; https://www.brilliantearth.com/
Jewelry lovers will not only fall head over heels for Brilliant Earth’s dazzling designs, but also for their commitment to ethically sourced materials. Their diamonds are cruelty-free and from suppliers engaging in sustainable production practices. Using recycled precious metals enables them to reduce their carbon footprint. Their ring boxes are crafted from wood sourced from Forest Stewardship Council certified rainforests. HOME
3004 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405; https://shophomela.com/
bath, kitchen and home products that are handmade by skilled artisans. They also use carbon-neutral shipping for all their products. Other environmentally conscious companies that offer eco-friendly gifts include, but are not limited to: The Well, https://thewellrefill.com/, a refill store selling low waste tools and vintage decorative items; BYO Long Beach, https://byolongbeach.com offers everything from sustainable baby and kids’ products along with an array of refillable beauty and home products; and check out eco now’s https://www.econowca.com/ cosmetic, baby/kid and pet products offered in their stores located throughout southern California. Just Do It, Together
Experiences such as theater tickets, online magazine subscriptions or vouchers for art or music classes make for thoughtful and personal gifts. Experiences create memories, not waste. Wrap It Up
Make the outside of your gift festive as well as eco-friendly using sustainable gift wrap such as recycled wrapping paper, reusable fabric or cloth, or reusable gift bags. In addition to recycled wrapping paper, Wrappily (https://wrappily.com/) offers an array of plastic free, compostable and biodegradable ribbon, twine, bows and gift tags. Deck the Halls…
Decorate your home for the holidays with Lucky Ducks’ (https://luckyducksm.com/) selection of compostable goods and party supplies. This woman-owned Santa Monica business features balloons galore made from 100% natural rubber latex sourced from sustainable Rainforest Plantations, according to their site. This year give a gift that is meaningful to both the recipient and Mother Earth. We hope some of these suggestions will make it onto your wish list.