In this episode, we talk to Abbe Clemons, owner of Simple -- an eco-market located in San Francisco. Abbe shares her recommendations for how to choose and give gifts with the planet’s health in mind – no matter the occasion. She also offers some ideas about avoiding plastic, and considering climate-friendly choices. Abbe says: “I just wanna offer an alternative. But hopefully it's such an easy alternative that it just becomes a natural part of your life.” Keywords: #stopwaste  #sustainablegiftgiving  #zerowaste #sustainablegifts #circulareconomy  #shoplocally #ecomarkets #recycable #upcycled #green #sustainable #environmentallyfriendly #ecofriendly #sustainablepackaging #reusable Host: Ellisa Feinstein Transcript Related Websites Simple: Abbe Clemons’ eco-market based in San Francisco Buy Nothing: A nationwide movement of local communities everywhere allowing neighbors to share and reuse products Craigslist (Bay Area): A marketplace for everything, including free items Holiday Tip: Don’t Recycle Gift Wrap: An article about how gift wrap is often not the way to go Contact Us! Do you know a Bay Area-based Everyday Climate Champion? We’d love to interview them!  Or just want to share a comment? Get in touch: [email protected] Website: www.climaterealitybayarea.org/eccpodcast The Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter catalyzes local solutions to the climate crisis in every corner of the San Francisco Bay Area. We work together to spark urgent action and rapid adoption of solutions to the climate crisis. As Climate Reality founder and Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore says, “Solving the climate crisis is within our grasp, but we need people like you to stand up and act.” To learn more, visit: www.ClimateRealityBayArea.org Podcast Production Team: Executive Producer/Editor: Dalya Massachi; Sound Designers: Kayla Anchell and Trevor Skerbe; Co-Hosts/Researchers: George Dy, Ellisa Feinstein, Isabella Genereaux, Sean Mendelson, Hasini Parepalli, Lex Schrader, Alex Williams; Logo Designer: Gabriela Vargas