At the holidays, your family and friends look forward to receiving greeting cards from you and yours, as much as you enjoy sending them. But 'tis the season to still be green. And thankfully there are many environmentally friendly greeting card companies who share the enthusiasm for the season, without compromising the earth or design.

From vintage to modern, flat to folded, single to multi-photo designs, at Minted, you'll find eco friendly cards in hundreds of styles, to suit every taste. Fortunately, these premium 100% recycled paper greeting cards don't come at a premium price. And given that their exclusive Yearline Holiday Photo Cards even let you share the story of your family's year with multiple photos and captions along a timeline, Minted might truly have, as their tagline says, "The Freshest Designs on Paper.

My Good Greetings offers beautifully designed and eco friendly custom photo cards, invitations and stationery, printed on 100% recycled, FSC certified carbon neutral paper, proving that great design can be paired with earth friendly practices.

Nothing says, we wish you a merry Christmas, like receiving an eco friendly holiday card from Paper Culture. Besides their exclusive designs and 100% eco friendly cards, they offer unparalleled convenience and personalization that will make you just as happy as the recipient. As long as their Mail & Message service is available, they will address and mail your cards AND print a different personal message on every one if you choose, for FREE. It's like the green gift that keeps on giving. With a focus on clean lines, a modern point of view and design that focuses on bold colors and fresh typography, you won't find a green greeting card company or cards like these anywhere else.

Botanical Paperworks provides a fun, eco friendly and literal way to spread Christmas cheer with plantable holiday cards. These unique, personalized Christmas cards and party favors actually grow into spruce trees! It's like saving two birds with one stone. Each greeting card includes instructions detailing how to plant the handmade paper. Greeting cards don't get much greener than these.

From Season's Greenings, the name pretty much says it all. Whether your goal is to remind your loved ones of the virtues of going green with this Recycle Tree or spread joy to the world, you're sure to get the message across with these eco chic customizable holiday cards.

Last but definitely not least, don't think that ecards can't be just as personal as those sent in the mail. Smilebox is a photo service that lets you turn life's moments into digital creations you can share with others for free. You choose your design from their pool of hundreds, add photos, videos, words and music, and then email, blog or print them, if you no longer opt to go paperless. Some additions will cost you, but overall using this service will put a smile on your face, as well as the recipients'.