Products made from recycled sources are a good start. Educational toys that promote environmental consciousness are a wonderful way to encourage learning and reverence for our planet. For older family members, you can surprise them with a membership in their local zoological society, purchase an acre of rainforest in their name, or give a gift that keeps on giving to your friends and community, membership in San Diego Earth Day. When shopping for clothing, seek out organic, untreated fabrics. Give clothing that doesn't depend on current fashions, so that it can be worn in style for years to come.
Fashion trends serve only the manufacturing industry and tend to be extremely wasteful.
Furs may be beautiful, but they serve the planet best when left au natural, on the hoof. Pearls, abalone, and coral are all mined from the seas. It's hard to imagine that there are still people on this planet who consider ivory an appropriate gift. When giving jewelry, go to antique and pawn shops. This is an excellent way to recycle the beauty and craftsmanship of the past.