Most of us have at least one friend who is true blue. If yours has also gone green, you’ll find holiday and birthday present shopping times can be a real treat. There are some excellent gifts out there that can tickle an eco lover pink and save you the trouble of wracking your brain in the process.
So, what kind of eco-friendly products can you buy for your green living friend? Let’s take a look at 10 different creative gifts that are sure to please:
1. A kitchen composter – If your green friend likes to garden, a mini kitchen composter can be a huge hit. This very green gift idea even works for those who live in Orlando apartments. The smaller, one gallon size units are ideal for window sill gardeners!
2. Organic spirits and wine – Toast to your friend’s special occasion by giving him or her organically produced spirits. A number of companies are growing their grapes and grains organically and creating some incredible alcohol flavors in the process.
3. Sponsor a goat – If your friend already has it all, consider sponsoring a goat for a needy family in his or her honor. Goats provide milk, yogurt and cheese to people in need without impacting the environment greatly in the process. For more information, go to the World Vision website.
4. A Nintendo Wii – Next-gen gaming has gone green. This console fits the green bill perfectly because it uses a great deal less power than the competition. Just have them remember to turn it off the Nintendo Wii when it’s not in use and the green factor will soar.
5. LED lights – Help your green friend stay that way at home by purchasing an LED lighting system. These lights use less energy, require changing much less frequently and can look extremely cool. Some systems are ideal for outdoor usage and others shine indoors.
6. Solar battery charger – If your green buddy is also a high-tech nut, a solar battery charger for a cell phone, game system, PDA or other similar devices can be a real hit.
7. Rain barrel – Even if your friend lives in Orlando apartments, a mini rain barrel can be a wonderful present for keeping a small garden quenched during the dry season. Remember, Florida faces a lot of water restrictions, so these devices are great not only for the green side of them, but also to help your friend stay in compliance with the laws.
8. Green bags – If your friend loves to shop, reusable bags can be a perfect gift idea. Find some that are sturdy, organic and styling, and you’ll discover the ideal gift for an environmentalist that wants to be trendy, too.
9. Can crushers – Help your friend take recycling to the next level with a can crusher or other device designed to make storing recyclables easier.
10. Green gifts for kids – If you’re buying for a young person who is interested in the green movement there are many options from which to choose; check out this article on Growing up Green for more information.
When good friends decide to go green, you should rejoice. This smart, eco-friendly lifestyle can help save the environment, and it can make gift shopping a whole lot easier, too!
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