| In a way, gifting is evangelism. Here is a book you must read, the gifter says to the giftee. Here is a game you must play, or socks you must wear, or a knick knack you must place upon your bookshelf. And whether it's for a week or a year or just the time it takes the gifter to leave the room, the giftee is converted: "I love it," they enthuse. "I know just where to put it." "When I wear these socks, I'll think of you." As 2022 draws to a close, there is nothing worth cheerleading more than solutions to combat the climate crisis. Many fixes need to come from governments and companies; most fall outside the scope of individual agency. But not all. So if you're looking for a gift that also happens to lower emissions or reduce waste, here are six ideas: A recycled toy. When buying more of almost anything, shopping used is ideal. The average Western household buys 40.3 pounds (18.3 kilograms) of plastic toys per child every year, for example. But in a bid to cut down on waste, Mattel is among the companies also developing toys made of more sustainable materials, including a Barbie made from beach trash. An electric bike. Not only are e-bikes a cleaner form of transport than driving any car, giving one as a gift only requires a regular-sized bow. As a bonus, this present is highly on-trend: According to data from NPD Group, the US e-bike market is on a multi-year growth streak. Here are some of the best electric bike models for every type of rider.  The Juiced RipRacer (class 3) An electric car, lightly used. If you do have an oversized bow laying around, you might as well spring for a full EV. Bloomberg Green has a comprehensive guide to the best models available in the US, but there is one hiccup: Getting a new electric car ASAP is tough. Save yourself time and money by buying used. A jug of plant-based eggs. And people say you're not romantic! Egg prices are soaring these days, making it a good time to encourage a classic climate-friendly move: swapping out an animal product for a plant-based alternative. If eggs aren't quite right, consider plant-based burgers, nuggets, milk, cheese or ice cream. Something from your closet. Sure, it sounds like a lazy move. But increasing the shelf life of existing garments and shoes is one of the simplest and cheapest steps any individual can take to cut their carbon emissions. So give your pal those boots she's been coveting. A can of sardines. The food system is responsible for a third of annual emissions, and most of that comes from producing livestock. Tinned fish, on the other hand, offers a high amount of protein with a low carbon footprint. Bonus: a very long shelf life. Even cans found in 19th century shipwrecks are fit for consumption today. Read and share the full version of this story.  Local anchovies in the kitchen of the restaurant La Cofradia de San Pedro in the port of Bermeo, Spain. Photographer: Ana Maria Arevalo Gosen for Bloomberg Green Like getting the Green Daily? Subscribe to Bloomberg.com for unlimited access to breaking news on climate and energy, data-driven reporting and graphics and Bloomberg Green magazine. Here are some of this year's most-read stories: The 2022 Bloomberg Jealousy List has arrived, a tip of the cap to the best journalism published by our peers. Bloomberg Green also keeps a list of stories we loved but didn't write. Here are some of this year's highlights: | 
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