Earth Day 2008

Happy Earth Day! I usually miss this day, only hearing about it after the fact, but this year I’m paying attention. In celebration of this day of environmental awareness, I thought I’d share a cool little gift idea – for a friend or even for yourself: Starter Kit for Change. This biodegradable box includes a handmade shopping bag, so that you can stop deciding betwen paper and plastic and go for reusable instead; a seedling to plant; an energy-efficient lightbulb; fair-trade cocoa; a journal made from treeless paper; and more treats to help you get started (or continue) on the path to environmental awareness. It’s $40, a portion of which gets donated to the international charity Action Against Hunger.