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No one wants to give up on the holidays or the sense of abundance that the season bestows. The only question is how to be generous without bankrupting the earth. Here are some thoughts.

Give things people need and can use

Choose gifts made of sustainable materials

Buy locally made products

Look for used things with a provenance

Give things that reduce energy usage

Avoid excessively packaged products

Give tickets

Give a party

Give of yourself

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