DTE’s gift guide
Procrastinators pay attention - this is your time to shine. With just ten days to go until Christmas, this is your time to come up with gifts for all those eco geeks on your list, and DTE is here to help you. Show those close to you how much you care about them, and about the environment, with this selection of DTE-approved gift ideas.
There's no better way to show someone you care about them then looking after their health - so hook them up with a gift certificate to One World Spokane. 
You'll not only be giving them an opportunity to eat local, organic, and healthy food - but you'll be empowering them to think differently about where there food comes from. Gift Certificates are available in $10 and $25 denominations. And why you're at it, chip in $25 so you yourself can become a Friend of One World - your contribution will help support the needs of the kitchen and garden as well as furthering their mission of local sustainable food, ending food waste and feeding the community.
That is local is good, and buying gifts at Kizuri, Spokane's local, fair trade, and earth friendly store on Main Street is not just a good move for the community, but a great way to impress those on your gift list. DTE's favorite products include artisan bars of soap, bowls made of reused newspaper, and the wonderful selection of beautiful wood kitchen pieces and decorations.
And even if it's just the ideas that are local - it's better than anything you'll find on woot. Introducing Spokaloo - Spokane Icon t-shirts that will be sure to draw a look or two. Who doesn't think of the old Trade Winds Motel sign and think, "that's something I'd like to have on a shirt." So check out that and other locally designed t-shirts HERE.
If you're going to spend your dime online and out of Spokane, check out SERRV International, the fair trade home of jewelry, chocolate and other gifts. SERVV's mission is to eradicate poverty wherever it arises by providing opportunity and support to artisans and farmers worldwide. Buy a gift certificate for someone on your list, or browse their awesome selection of gifts.
It wouldn't be Christmas shopping without the hottest new gadgets - this is where geek meets green. Charge your laptop via solar power, bake cookies in a solar oven, and charge your iPhone while you pedal with a solar-powered messenger bag. 
Come to think of it - tis the season for harnessing the sun's power. Check out this list of 13 great "green" Christmas gifts from the HuffingtonPost.
If you've got someone who just wants to wear it - you know - the greenwasher on your list, check out this selection of hip gifts from Zazzle. Maybe you've got a teen looking to express themselves, or a climate skeptic in your office you've been dying to "burn" come the company Christmas party - this is your stop. We're not saying these gifts are DTE recommended, but we know funny when we see it. And nothing would get a bigger laugh out of us than hearing a story from one of you out there about a climate change shirt you bought for Joe the climate skeptic - hint hint.
