If you want to do more green holiday shopping this year but are put off by high prices or just want to save money generally, take a look at BLINQ.com.

The company sells items that are new, open box, and refurbished at as much as 70% off the original retail price. Shipping is free and returns are easy. Plus, you will get an extra 10% off on your first order when you sign up for email.

BONUS: Because BLINQ sells open box and refurbished goods, it keeps thousands of pounds of products out of landfills. The company also plants a tree for every order placed. Since 2014, BLINQ has worked with Trees for the Future to plant over 150,000 trees.

While not all BLINQ’s products are “green,” you’ll find a hefty selection when you search their site, including ⇒

→ organic baby clothes, baby carriers, & other baby stuff

→ solar and led lights

→ cast iron pots and pans free of Teflon

→ solar-charging back packs

→ organic olive oil

→ organic cotton pillows

MORE GREEN HOLIDAY SHOPPING SUGGESTIONS

Merkur Man’s 4″ Long Handled Safety Razor – Skip the battery-powered and electric shavers and return to a safety razor for an extra close shave. The long handle with a non-slip grip is particularly well designed for people with large hands, but it’s also good for hard-to-reach spots. This is marketed to men, but there’s no reason why women couldn’t use it either! Originally $37.00, but on sale at $24.19.

Organic Cotton Sheet Set – Organic cotton sheets can be expensive, but you’ll save almost $30 buying a set on blinq. They feature a 300 thread count so will feel  quite luxurious. Their deep pockets mean they’ll fit even extra large mattresses. The set includes 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet, and 2 standard pillow cases. BONUS: They can be washed in energy-saving cold water without bleach.

bumGenius One-Size Cloth Diaper – This 100% organic cotton diaper is a one-piece diaper with 6 layers of super absorbent, certified organic cotton and an ultra-trim fit. Its 3×3 snap down design adjusts to fit small medium and large sizes ranging approximately from 8 to 35 pounds. BONUS: It’s made in the U.S.A.

DeWalt 40-Piece Screwdriving Set – This might not seem like a “green” product at first blush. But with this many screwdrivers, you can repair almost anything! That means you’ll be able to fix things that break rather than throw them away. Plus, you’ll be able to handle many repairs yourself, sparing you the need to track down and pay a handyman. The original price on this set was $98.97. It’s on sale here for $37.59. What a bargain!

Portable Hand Crank Solar AM/FM NOAA Weather Radio with Cell Phone Charger & 3-LED Flashlight – This is a great radio to have on hand when you’re traveling or camping or during an emergency when you’ve lost power and you have no idea when it will be restored. It can be powered with solar,rechargeable batteries, and by crank. It reaches both AM and FM channels, as well as all 7 NOAA weather channels. It also features a standard USB port that can be used to charge cell phones and other USB-compatible portable devices.

NOTE: This post was sponsored by BLINQ.com, but all opinions expressed are our own. Sponsorships help us bring you information on green living and shopping at no expense to you. We retain editorial control, and never accept sponsorship from a company whose products or services don’t meet our environmental criteria. Thanks!

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1) Wrapping paper and ribbon (keep a paper bag or box handy when you’re unwrapping presents to make the job easy and efficient) – Shred paper to use as packing material, put aside for your kids’ art projects, or recycle with the weekly newspapers and junk mail.

2) Cardboard and paper boxes – Line smaller boxes with soft towels to create a new bed for a cat or small dog; flatten any boxes you don’t need for easier recycling.

3) Cell phones – Take to Best Buy, Staples, or Office Depot, or send to Collective Good, which will refurbish them, re-sell them, and share the profits with the charity of your choice.

4) Computers, laptops, notebooks, monitors, keyboards – Any of the office supply stores should accept them at no cost to you.

5) Cameras – (same)

6) Fax machines (same)

7) Clothing – Most shelters will take t-shirts, pants, long-sleeved shirts, jackets, underwear and socks. Donate fancier clothes to the local theater company or school drama department to use as costumes.

8) Christmas lights – These links will show you where you can recycle old lights and find new, energy-efficient LEDs.

9) Beverage cans, bottles and jugs – Glass, aluminum, and plastic beer, soda, juice and bottled water containers can all be recycled.

10) Plastic food containers – Many community recycling programs now accept plastic food trays and cartons, along with containers from yogurt, sour cream, dips, and spreads.

11) Toys – Clean, working toys your kids have outgrown can be passed along to the children of neighbors, family, friends, day care centers, and shelters that help house children.

12) Christmas tree – if your community doesn’t pick up used trees, recycle this yourself: cut the boughs off to create mulch, and use the needles to make potpourri.

13) Televisions and Major appliances – If you got a new appliance, ask your installer to recycle the one he removes. Or check these links to get specific guidance on recycling your tv.

14) Christmas cards – Cut off the part containing the signature (usually the back page), and use the front, decorated page as a Christmas gift tag for next year.

15) Food – Combine leftovers into stews and soups, or freeze in lunch-size portions to take to work or send to school with the kids; simmer meat and turkey bones until they make a rich broth that can be used for gravies and stock; freeze cookies, breads, and dessert bars to use over the next three months.

Click here for suggestions on recycling tinsel, ornaments, and other Christmas decorations.

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