It’s officially holiday shopping season, and now’s the time to put your money where your heart is. There are so many ways to save the planet while giving good gift that it’s a wonder anyone would want to do otherwise. Over the next month, LIME will be bringing you tips on cool holiday gifts, beginning now. Why not sponsor an animal in need? Sponsor an orphaned orangutan [1] at a rescue in Borneo.

Your money goes to care for Sisca, a four-year-old who won’t sit still, or Yoris, a shy three-year-old who loves rice with bananas. Your gift recipient gets a photo and information packet about an adorable ape that will hopefully soon return to the wild, and warm fuzzies all year long. They’ll also learn about the rainforests the orangutans call home, and how deforestation is severely impacting the orangutans’ chances of survival. Check out Orangutan Foundation International [2] for more information.

There are dozens of ways to sponsor an animal. Check out the International Fund for Animals [3], the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee [4], or your local Humane Society or animal shelter.

Photo Credit: Orangutan Foundation International