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The holidays are a time of joy and goodwill. They also happen to be one of the most wasteful times of year. Every week during the holiday season, an additional 1 million tons<\/a> of trash finds its way into landfills, adding to the hefty carbon footprint of travel and gift giving.\u00a0<\/p>\n For the conscientious consumer, finding the perfect present can be a challenge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Not to worry \u2014 we\u2019ve got you covered. Conservation International\u2019s 2024 gift guide<\/a> is full of meaningful and unique items that give back to nature. A pair of cozy socks could help protect vulnerable species, a reef-safe sunscreen helps restore degraded lands and supports farmers\u2019 livelihoods (bonus: it uses waste-free packaging). For the young bookworm or budding environmentalist in your life, there\u2019s even a children\u2019s series where endangered animals save the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n These are the kinds of gifts that will make you feel good about giving. Follow this link for the full gift guide<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Mary Kate McCoy is a staff writer at Conservation International. Want to read more stories like this? Sign up for email updates<\/a>. Also, please consider supporting our critical work<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n