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Some might say if you have a hangover, you might already be green (not the environmental kind of green, ahem). But if you want to cure that throbbing headache from last night’s Christmas party or holiday get-together, take a few suggestions from TreeHugger’s list of the top green hangover remedies. Because if you are going to be green in the face, you might as well be green all the way. ‘Tis the season…...

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Stevia Hits the Big Time

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:: Pink is the new green. In our Buy Green: Pink Champagne guide, that is!

:: 'Tis the season of wasteful gift wrap--and a whole lot of it! Make a switch to more sustainable alternatives.

:: Kiss goodbye to holiday stress with a comforting home cooked dinner like Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter. Mmm......

(Photo of a tea whisk made of bamboo from Another Tea Blog)

The running joke among some of my friends is that we’ll need to bring hummus (organic hummus?) to the first Green Drinks meeting in Tel Aviv, happening on December 15th from 8-10pm at Gilda. Israelis, God forbid, can’t be expected to go to a meeting without food.

:: Make your martinis mindfully with eco-friendly vodka. Find the best in our Buy Green: Vodka guide.

:: Learn how to sleep deeply amidst the holiday stress.

:: Spice up your work week by organizing a green potluck lunch club....

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There is something about sipping on a cocktail surrounded by friends that makes a party feel special. It doesn't matter what the time of year, whether you are getting into the holiday spirit, or sitting on a dock by a lake. Anybody can uncork some wine or crack open a beer, but serving a cocktail takes some thought and imagination. Choosing the perfect cocktail to serve is a great way to set the mood of the party.

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All those parties, along with that sometimes trying time with your family can amount to some over indulgence. If you're gonna have a drink of two, why not choose a bottle that plants a tree for every purchase? ...

:: Enjoy the romance and passion of Paris--the low-impact way.

:: Warm your belly with a home brewed mug of organic hard cider.

:: Pinch pennies and make your own spa treatments. Skin-softening milk bath, anyone?...

Gustorganic before the bar, courtesy of Keetsa

Biodegradable only good if it's being degraded

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20 Million -- That's how many families (about 60 to 80 million people) depend on coffee for their income. After oil, coffee is the second largest traded commodity in the world.

100 -- That's how many coffee beans it takes to make one cup of coffee on average.

4,000 -- One coffee tree yields about 4,000 beans per year on average.

18 -- If you drink 2 cups of coffee a day, you will need 18 coffee trees devoted just to you. And it takes 5 years before a tree is fully mature and productive. ...