Ethical Christmas Gifts for Men
- Fair trade gifts are typically agricultural-based products that are produced in an environment in which the producers receive a living wage, the labor is performed by adults and not children, and working conditions are safe. TransFair USA certifies different fair trade products to be sold in the United States market. You can also look for the International Fairtrade Certification Mark for fair trade certified products for the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. Ideas for fair trade gifts include a gift box of fair trade gourmet coffee, a selection of fair trade chocolates, fair trade infused olive oil and, for young and stylish men, a fair trade leather cuff.
- Ecological product and gift manufacturers aim to produce their products in an environmentally sustainable way, and many of them seek ecological certification to prove it. One of the most well known ecological certifying organizations is the Forest Stewardship Council. The council certifies products that result from responsible forest management such as paper, furniture and building materials. You can find ethical Forest Stewardship Council certified retailers on the organization's website. For ecological gift suggestions, find a stationary set, guitar or wood furniture.
- Sweat-free gifts are apparel items that are not produced in sweat shops and sub-standard working conditions, but in environments that respect workers' rights, health and safety. For finding sweat free gifts, try American Apparel, a company that sells sweat-free and American-made clothing, or take a look at SweatFree Communities' annual consumer guide to sweat-free companies. There, you can find all types of men's apparel.
- Organic farming helps conserve water, reduce pollution and prevent soil erosion. Specifically, organic farming uses natural fertilizers and farming methods as opposed to the chemical fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides of conventional farming. In the United States, organic products are certified by the Department of Agriculture. For gift ideas, get him basket of organic fruit, a selection of organic coffees and teas, a couple bottles of organic wine and an organic dinner kit containing all the ingredients for a healthy home-cooked meal.
