The holidays are here and the days are ticking away to Christmas. As you shop and frantically search for the perfect gift, keep the environment in mind this year with eco-friendly gifts. Or maybe you just have a environmentally conscious family member or relative you need to shop for. Whatever the case may be, you can keep your impact, as well as costs, low with these gift ideas.
Eco-Herb Planter
Cook with fresh herbs all year round with these eco-herb planters. Place them in a sunlit window, or plant them- pot and all- for a seamless transition to the outdoors. (organicrush.com, $11)
Windowsill Garden
Turn your windowsill into a convenient little garden. (cleanairgardening.com, $9.99)
Soy Wax Candles
Candles always make a great gift. Dani candles are a combination of 100% soy wax with proprietary essential oils that are pure and nontoxic. Soy wax also lasts longer than conventional wax. (danibath.com, $16)
Bamboo Serving Set
Made from a single piece of organic bamboo, these servers are natural on one side and lacquered on the other with colors that coordinate with the hand-coiled bowls. Completely food safe for both hot or cold dishes, they come in Cayenne, Kiwi, Natural and Sunflower. (bambeco.com, $14)
Bazura Coin Purse
A women’s co-op in the Philippines rescues juice boxes destined for the landfill and turns them into nifty coin purses that will bring back memories of carefree childhood days. (reuseablebags.com, $4.95)
Makeup Brush Set
These Eco-Tools makeup brushes are made from bamboo handles, recycled aluminum ferrules and a cruelty-free synthetic bristle, and the set comes wrapped in a natural cotton and hemp case. A great gift for any woman. (amazon.com, $14.49)
Solar Powered Tiki Torch
These solar powered tiki torches aren’t just a light, they feature the look and ambiance of a flickering candle! Now you can light the campsite or patio with the look of candlelight, without the kerosene, soot, polution etc. (amazon.com, $19)
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