Selecting the right holiday gifts can be stressful. What if we showed you a path to stress-free shopping that is also meaningful?

We’ve rounded up 11 organizations and businesses that support our planet and its creatures. Your gift makes recipients happy and buoys the environment at the same time.

4 Ocean pulls a pound of trash from the oceans for every gift purchased. Their eco-chic bracelet not only cleans the ocean and coastlines but reminds the wearer to curb plastic use. Lots of other products available, too! https://4ocean.com/shop-all/

Florida Oceanographic Society inspires environmental stewardship of Florida’s coastal ecosystems through education, research, and advocacy. A book celebrating the ocean or a symbolic adoption of a marine critter bolsters its efforts. https://www.floridaocean.org/shop

New England Aquarium, a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation, offers right whale sponsorship to help halt their dwindling numbers (there are less than 500 North Atlantic right whales alive today) http://www.neaq.org/support/giving/other-ways-to-give/right-whale-sponsorship-program/.

Oceana protects the world’s oceans and offers wonderful ways to support its efforts while making gift recipients happy. Who wouldn’t love adopt a sea otter or a puffin, and to make manatee-shaped cookies? https://gift.oceana.org/collections/all

One Ocean One Love is an eco-friendly business that donates a percentage of net profits toward keeping the oceans clean. Their kids’ tees are lots of fun! https://oneoceanoneloveshop.com/

One Tree Planet works with reforestation organizations around the world to plant more trees. Trees prevent soil erosion and keep pollutants out of the waterways. Give the gift of an actual tree kit and another will be planted through your support. https://onetreeplanted.org/pages/tree-gifts

New York Marine Rescue Center relies on public donations to help support the various efforts which include response and rehabilitation of marine mammals and sea turtles. Adopt a sea creature and follow along as it is rehabbed. http://nymarinerescue.org/adopt-shop/?doing_wp_cron=1574145159.3769590854644775390625

Sea Turtle Conservancy increases sea turtle survivorship by reducing hatchling disorientation. You can help their programs by adopting an endangered sea turtle. https://conserveturtles.org/support-stc-join-stc-and-adopt-a-turtle/

Surfrider Foundation is a California-based community of people who passionately protect the ocean, waves, and beaches. They sell tee shirts made of recycled materials along with other sustainable and environmentally friendly gear — the “Protect your Happy Place” beach towel makes a strong statement. https://shop.surfrider.org/

The Marine Mammal Center promotes ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, research, veterinary science, and education. All their gifts are green, but the sea lion socks really rock! http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/about-us/News-Room/2019-news-archives/eco-friendly-green-gifts-that-give-back-2019.html

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is an international marine wildlife conservation organization working to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife. Buy gifts of clothing (many with the Jolly Roger), books for kids, bracelets, and even sneakers! https://shop.seashepherd.org/.

One more suggestion is that a number of states and municipalities have created “Adopt a ____” programs for rivers, streams, and beaches. Search online for what’s available in your area.