Summary: They’re nearly here: the holidays. And with ethical gift giving on the rise, it’s no surprise that discerning shoppers aspire to support sustainability with their dollars.<br> But how, exactly, to give ethically?<br> Although shoppers are becoming more brand conscious + 1 in 5 Gen Z’ers are taking extra steps to shop with intention, confusion abounds over what ethical gift giving really means.<br> The Ethical Hierarchy of Gift Purchasing makes reminds us that the bulk of the gifts we give should be memories in the form of event tickets and experience days as well as giving your time via “special time” with children or cooking lessons with loved ones. Not only are experiences eco-friendly gifts (nothing’s wasted!), they’re also a minimalist’s dream gifts because there’s no unnecessary clutter.<br> If gifting memories is infeasible, The Ethical Hierarchy advises to upcycle, buy secondhand or make. Not surprisingly, buying new is always at the bottom of the inverted pyramid, with a distinction between ethical purchases versus unintentional ones.<br> On this week’s show I outline the nuts and bolts behind the Ethical Gift Hierarchy. Then I divulge 5 DIY ideas that are actually awesome and not at all lame; I feature 7 eco-conscious brands dedicated to sustainability, too, so we can easily and mindfully check everyone off our lists.<br> Enjoy!<br> * Access this week’s Show Notes <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/ethical-gift-ideas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Want more episodes like this one? Check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/149/">.#149: Sustainable Gifts for Everyone on Your List</a>.<br> * Love the show? Help it grow by leaving a quick review! <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sustainable-minimalists-podcast/id1329830361" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">On the Apple Podcasts app</a>, hit the Library tab, scroll allll the way to the bottom past all prior episodes, then click on the stars to leave a review. (Thank you!)<br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
