Q: What's better for the planet — fake Christmas trees or the real thing?

A: There's no easy answer.

This year, turn your Black Friday green. Don’t head to the nearest mega-mall on the day after Thanksgiving to tussle with the mobs and buy plastic doodads made in smoke-belching factories. Instead, sit back, relax, and let Grist’s holiday buying guide lead you to greener shopping pastures.

Sarah van Schagen and Sarah Kraybill put their heads (and names!) together to come up with eco-friendly gift ideas for everyone on your list, many of which you can purchase from the comfort of your own laptop. Syndicated from Grist.org.

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 at a rescue in Borneo.