Design and Architecture
‘Tis the Season for Buying Gifts that Do Good
Can you help the world as you shop? That’s the goal of social entrepreneurship. But how can you tell what companies are good from those that only sound good? DnA discusses “living” Christmas trees, “transparent” supply chains and gifts worth giving.
By Frances Anderton • • 29m ListenCan you help the world as you shop? That’s the goal of social entrepreneurship. But how can you tell what companies are good from those that only sound good? DnA discusses “living” Christmas trees, “transparent” supply chains and gifts worth giving.
Photo: Scott Martin at his Christmas tree lot in Carson.
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2 storiesChristmas Trees with a Greener Message
Scott Martin aka “Scotty Claus” is the founder of The Living Christmas Company , a Christmas tree company based in Carson. Instead of selling standard cut trees, they “rent” out live trees to do good environmentally while turning a profit, and supporting the symbolic message of Christmas.
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If you walk the aisles of Whole Foods this holiday season, you’ll find stands dedicated to “gifts that give back” -- everything from soaps wrapped in earthy packaging that promise to fight poverty to hand crafted bracelets that support community development in Kenya.
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