Still looking for any last minute holiday gift ideas or decorations? Keep it green and keep it local this holiday season with these tips:

• Scroll through Austin Resource Recovery’s Shop Zero Waste Guide for a list of local businesses that specialize in upcycled and reused items, giving your loved one both a unique and eco-friendly gift.
• If you’re a DIY-er, be sure to stop by Austin Creative Reuse and the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore for a treasure trove of amazing materials to make your own handmade gifts.
• Consider making a donation to one of Austin’s many amazing environmental nonprofit organizations. Groups like the Sierra Club, Save Our Springs Alliance, Austin Parks Foundation, Public Citizen, Clean Water Action, Texas Campaign for the Environment, and Ecology Action would all surely appreciate your support.