Eco-Easter series: Goodies!
In a previous post we discussed ideas for greening Easter baskets – now lets get to the good stuff: what’s inside.
When selecting goodies for your little bunny’s basket, consider the following:
- Think quality over quantity (one large organic, fair trade chocolate egg is healthier, better for the planet and costs less than a basket full of conventional confections).
- Give preference to local and organic foods.
- Look for edibles in the least amount of packaging. If you can make it yourself or find it in the bulk section, you get extra green points.
- What isn’t consumed should be composted, rather than put into the trash.
- Instead of tossing the wrappers, search the Internet for all the cool things you make out of them (such as purses) or other functional art.
Sweets
All natural Hoppy Treats in dark and milk chocolate from Endangered Species.
Organic, Fair Trade set of chocolate bunnies from Natural Candy Store. (Dark chocolate available).
Organic, fair trade chocolate “lollipop” from Xocolaterre
Organic jelly beans from Natural Candy Store
Organic chocolate eggs in milk or dark chocolate from Natural Candy Store.
Organic, fair trade caramel filled chocolates from Sjaak’s
Organic sour gummy worms from Natural Candy Store.
Organic lollipops and “rocks” from Pure Fun
For more organic candy ideas click here.
Think-outside-the-candy-box treats
Peter Rabbit organic cookies
Organic Easter cookies from Eco Express
Cheddar bunnies snack packs from Annie’s Homegrown
Just Carrots crunchy bits from Just Tomatoes, Etc.
For more great alternatives to candy, click here.
