10 Things (Post #4): Give your change to charity

This is my fourth post in a series about ten easy things you can do to be more environmentally friendly inspired by the book Change the World for Ten Bucks and N.E.E.T. Magazine. Read more about the rest of the list here.

Whether you're putting your change in a traditional piggy bank or throwing it in a bowl on your nightstand like I do, those quarters, dimes, nickles and pennies can add up pretty fast. There are many eco-friendly charities out there who could really use your contributions. Find one that supports a cause close to your heart and you'll be more likely to remember to save your coins for them.

American Forests is the oldest environmental charity in the country, founded in 1875. The charity works to conserve forests, plant new trees and increase environmental awareness. Just $1 plants a new tree when you give to American Forests.

A second charity to consider worthy of your lose change is the World Wildlife Fund, which was founded in 1961. WWF works to protect wildlife - animals and plants - and to make better use of the natural resources we have. You can adopt a polar bear, support indigenous communities by buying their artwork or just give to their general fund.

Here are some selections from Etsy to give you somewhere pretty to collect that change. 

 

1. Silver piggy bank from Stuff 2 Hold Stuff

2. Piggy bank by CT Loves Paper

3. Large serving bowl from One Clay Bead

4. Square bowl from Romy and Clare

5. Wooden bank with PO Box door by Ustabee

6. Mother of pearl bowl by The Art of Lacquer

7. Orange flowered bowl by La Perla Pottery

8. Peacock vase by Edge Work Glass

9. Ceramic piggy bank by Little Pig Pottery

10. Money jug by Erin Ellie

11. Coffee cash jar by KbOriginalsetc

12. Spiral vase by CathE Glass Arts

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