Tag: Christmas

The benefits of a real Christmas tree

Every year, Americans purchase 25–30 million Real Christmas Trees (according to the National Christmas Tree Association), directly supporting rural economies and preserving open green space, around 350,000 acres of it. Buying real means investing in American agriculture instead of overseas manufacturing.

Rent a living Christmas tree in California

You can go to a site or go online, order the tree and pick it up or if if possible have it delivered. A live tree doesn't shed needles after a few weeks and it's obviously the ecological choice to cutting down millions of 7 to 15 year old trees every year.

Sea Story boat rescue site located in the Red Sea

Rescue site coordinates in the Red Sea after Sea Story listed and capsized and victims were rescued 36 hours later. There are 4 dead and 7 people missing.

Christmas tree rentals are the greenest gift for Christmas

In Cork, Ireland you can rent a Christmas tree. Every year Christian families have the same question at Christmas? Should...

NASA sees Mideast holiday lights from space

NASA scientists are using the Suomi NPP satellite to photograph the earth at night. They are studying natural phenomenon...

5 Great Ever “Green” Book Ideas and Gifts for Christmas

Here are some green book gift giving ideas for Christmas: Whether you are buying for a business executive who...

10 Creepy Fetish Jewelry Upcycled Gifts

Holiday shopping can be challenging but need it also be horrifying? In Jordan, import duties bloat retail prices. Clay pots and...

Frankincense is Soon to be the Ghost of Christmas Past

Frankincense burners such as those depicted above could eventually become unnecessary as frankincense supplies dwindle. We all know the story....

Find Last-Minute Christmas Gifts at 6 Sustainable Stores in the Middle East

The wonderful thing about living in the Middle East is that we have so many holidays each year. But...

5 Green Books to Buy for Christmas (Or Hannukah)

There are more Christians in Egypt than Jews in Israel. And few westerners might realize that there are Christian...

Santa on a Camel in Qatar: are the Reindeers Protesting?

Santa takes a ride on a camel in Doha, Qatar, where it was recently announced the COP 18 talks...

5 Things A “Green” Writer Wants For Christmas

After giving up the consumer lifestyle, Tafline reflects on how her Christmas list has evolved. It might not be...