While I’m away, here’s a post I prepared earlier! These are some interesting links I came across in the last week before leaving for my holiday.
Politics
WorldChanging takes a look at what our new PM Kevin Rudd has promised on environmental issues, while Larvatus Prodeo looks at how Rudd has given us Two Cabinet Ministers for Climate Change.
Handmade Christmas gifts
In my green Christmas gifts article, I mentioned that you could buy handmade gifts if you’re not really the crafty type, but don’t want to buy mass-produced imported stuff. However, I forgot to give any links to where you could find presents like that! Let me fix that now: Etsy has an environmentally-friendly Christmas gift guide; while Modamuse presents art and crafts from talented Australian designers.
$100 Holiday
At the beginning of my green Christmas series, Bridget mentioned Bill McKibben’s Hundred Dollar Holiday challenge, and I meant to include it sooner. McKibben talks about how Christmas isn’t found in stores, but in the time we spend with our loved ones. As well as his essay, there are tips and suggestions for cutting back on the shopping and replacing it with fun. (Thanks, Bridget!)
I personally love handmade gifts, even when I know the gift giver may not have actually made it. It still shows that they went out of their way to find something extra special for me. Etsy is a great place for handmade gift shopping.