Here's What You Can Get G.G. for the Holidays

The Internet's been burning up with the Nov. 7 release of Triumph International Japan's environmentally conscious "My Chopstick Bra." Just by hearing the name makes me cringe and do I really want to be carrying around a bowl of rice and bowl of miso soup on my tatas? No, but I love the idea of a place to carry my chopsticks.

Triumph International estimates Japanese toss 25 BILLION pairs of chopsticks annually. Not million but BILLION. That's just insane! And in China, it's estimated 45 BILLION pair of disposable chopsticks are annually used.

If people carry their own chopsticks (I don't understand why the Japanese can't just toss them in a purse and need to develop a bra for the purpose), just think of the landfill reduction.

So does G.G. want her own chopstick bra for the upcoming holidays? Not exactly. She's looking for:
Consumable gifts - such as her fave organic or homemade goodies.
Gift passes - an annual pass to the state parks is nice or to a local museum or movie theatre.
Gift certificates - it's not a cop out giving gift certificates or gift cards, it's a wise choice! Try Starbucks or to the local cooperative market.
As for packaging - make sure wrapping paper is recycled, better yet, use brown paper bag and decorate it yourself. And, G.G. doesn't mind if the ribbon or gift bag has been previously used.

Remember, it's the thought that counts.

For additional tips, check out "Earth Friendly Holiday Season Tips" on Green Living Tips.