Top 10 Eco Friendly Gift Ideas

This ceramic color changing global warming mug spotlights what may happen if we don't take care of the Earth. Get this, when you pour a hot beverage into the global warming mug, the oceans appear to rise, and the coastlines disappear it's so cool. What a creative way to bring attention to the necessity of reducing global warming.

Global Warming Mug
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Flowers are one of the most popular gifts for a variety of occasions, but did you know those gorgeous flowers in the store are from one of the most pesticide and poison intensive agricultural crops on the planet, the flower industry. But wait, NOW there's an economically feasible, eco-conscious alternative! I found a nice online retailer that specializes in organically grown, eco-friendly flowers. They have a full selection of seasonal favorites to select from. Go ahead go green, and red and yellow...

Organic Flowers & Gourmet Gifts

These solar powered tiki torches aren't just a light, they feature the look and ambiance of a flickering candle! Now light the campsite or patio with the look of candlelight, without the kerosene, soot, pollution etc... The tiki torch lanterns are a real great green gift choice.

Solar Powered Tiki Torch SetSolar Powered Smiling Tiki Torch Set

Trees are a gift for the ages. A thoughtful and appreciated gift today, they go on to make a contribution for generations to come. When I discovered this program, I felt this is one of the best gifts I've ever seen, but what would you expect from someone whose last name is Baumgarten which translates into "tree garden" right? lol Anyway's the Arbor Day Foundation has 2 programs I like. Through the Gift Tree program, you can give hardy ready-to-plant trees to your family, friends, customers, guests, employees etc. or the popular Give-A-Tree Cards from the Arbor Day Foundation which help bring America's National Forests back to life by planting a tree in honor of the recipient who receives a lovely card.

Gift Tree's Ready for Gift Recipient to Plant
Plant-a-Tree in Gift Recipient's Name

f you only knew exactly where all your energy was going... Now you can cut your energy costs and find out what appliances are actually worth keeping plugged in, and which should be unplugged. Introducing the Black & Decker EM100B Energy Saver Series Power Monitor. Just mount the wireless sensor to the power company's electric meter outside the house, then sync it up with the indoor monitor. Immediately start tracking real-time usage from inside the house which can help you to make smart energy-consumption choices.

What set's the Black and Decker apart from other monitors? This monitor shows your current energy usage in dollars, so you don't have to be a mathematician to understand what the readings mean. You'll quickly discover that doing the little things really does add up to big savings. Plus, now you'll know if it is time for a new air conditioner or if that old TV is costing you more than it's worth.

• Black & Decker Energy Power Monitor
  
• P3 Kill-A-Watt Power Monitor
• Black & Decker Thermal Leak Detector

otally Bamboo's large butcher block cutting board is hand crafted using hundreds of tiny laminated bamboo strips. Actually bamboo absorbs very little moisture compared to hardwoods, making the best material for cutting boards. It is 16% harder than maple, which means less visible knife marks, and that'll keeping the cutting board looking great for years. Only food-safe, formaldehyde-free glue is used. Also, no dyes or stains are used, the bamboo butcher block cutting board's color is natural and permanent. Measures 19-1/2" x 11-3/4" by 2". Won't absorb water or crack, hand wash.

• Totally Bamboo Butcher Block, Large
• Go-Green Cookware Gifts
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he Areaware Torch Flashlight designed by Jonas Damon, is unconventionally simple and eco-friendly with an energy efficient LED bulb. The end cap, which unscrews for easy battery replacement, houses the convenient on/off switch. The Torch Flashlight is made from eco-friendly new growth Beech Wood, aluminum and rubber. Areaware is a New York City-based design company renowned for home decor and accessories with an emphasis on new materials and original expression.

• Torch Wooden Flashlight

ooking for a thoughtful gift that helps kids learn more about environmentally friendly ways of life and our world? This is a 160 page paperback book featuring educational art-and-craft projects. Starting with fascinating activities made from natural objects and materials, and ending with recycling and composting projects. The directions for each project are clear and easy to understand, completing most projects under an hour. Age Range: 3 to 9 years old.

• Ecoart Earth-Friendly Art and Craft Book for Kids

100% organic cotton beanie with a visor is the perfect ECO conscious gift for the cool kids! Ideal for snowboarding, and skateboarding enthusiasts, this hat will keep boarders warm and toasty during the cold winter months. In fact beanies are so fashionably popular they may just wear it year round!
Available in: Black, Earth, Jungle (pictured) and oyster.

• ECOnscious 100% Organic Cotton Visor Beanie (pictured)
  
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ith today's expensive energy prices, and their toll on the environment, the home thermostat plays a more crucial role than ever in the effort to increase efficiency, thereby reducing energy costs and pollution. The Honeywell Vision touchscreen is a programmable thermostat that you can program, to save up to 33% on annual heating and cooling costs! Plus, you can easily set it differently for each of the seven days in the week, making it a great earth friendly gift pick for people with busy schedules.

• Honeywell Touchscreen 7 Day Programmable Thermostat
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he Floatron is the solar powered electronic device that purifies and kills the algae in your pool or jacuzzi, without using nasty chemicals. It is a far safer, more economical alternative to the chemical concoction traditionally used to keep pools clean. Put an end to chlorine allergies, itchy skin, red eyes, discolored hair, and bleached bathing suits! Powered by solar energy, so there's no increase in the monthly electricity bill. This unique pool purifier releases mineral ions, so you enjoy swimming in the cleanest, softest water ever, and without the unpleasant smell or taste of chlorine. One Floatron is effective for pools up to 40,000 gallons. Made in the USA.

• Floatron Natural Pool Cleaner

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here's still plenty of time to send an Amazon Gift Card out - choose from lots of festive designs to e-mail for immediate delivery, or simply print it out from any printer and slip into a lovely card or package. It's quick and easy just choose the type of gift card you'd like to send, then fill out the form and add it to your gift card order. Redeemable for millions of items on Amazon.com, no fees, no expiration. Really.

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