We all love showing appreciation for our friends, family, and colleagues, but the traditional gifting industry has a serious clutter problem. Did you know that Americans spend over $16 billion every year on physical gifts that ultimately end up in the trash?
Even the standard go-to—the plastic gift card—carries a heavy environmental cost. Those little rectangles generate a massive 17,000 metric tons of plastic waste annually.
This Earth Day, it’s time to rethink how we show we care. It’s time to skip the cardboard shipping boxes, the single-use plastics, and the unwanted clutter that inevitably ends up in a landfill. Instead, let's give the gift of a great memory.
Here is how you can celebrate the people in your life sustainably by gifting unforgettable experiences:
There is no physical object that can quite match the joy of a fantastic meal shared with good company. Instead of buying a knick-knack they might not need, treat them to a delicious night out.
The Experience: Send them a dining card that lets them enjoy their favorite local spot or a highly anticipated reservation. Whether it’s sharing appetizers at Chili's or indulging in sushi at Nobu, you are giving them an evening of great food and zero clean-up.
For the cinephile or the friend who just needs a couple of hours to escape into a great story, skip the physical DVDs or merchandise.
The Experience: Fuel their next movie night! A digital entertainment card can cover their tickets at the local AMC or Fandango, or fund their next binge-watching session on Apple TV+. The best part? The popcorn is definitely included in the memory.
Some of the best memories we make in life happen in the glow of stage lights, singing along to our favorite songs surrounded by other fans.
The Experience: Give the magic of a live show. By sending a card for platforms like SeatGeek, Ticketmaster, or iHeartRadio, you are helping them secure tickets to see their favorite bands, comedians, or theater productions. It’s an electrifying gift that takes up zero space in their home.
Zero Plastic. Zero Shipping. 100% Joy. Gifting sustainably doesn't mean you have to stop giving; it just means giving smarter. Digital experiential gifts allow you to be incredibly thoughtful without leaving a carbon footprint from shipping or adding to the world's plastic waste.
With On Me, you can send an experience instantly to their phone or email. Pick an experience they'll love, write a heartfelt note, and send it off.
Let’s make this Earth Day the start of a greener, more memorable way to give.