Green here, green there green everywhere. We can even get green in our gift-giving methods. Everyone loves to receive a gift. You can show the people in your life you care about them and the planet at the same time by giving green gifts. What are some green gifts ideas? Here they go.
Green Gift MaterialsGreen gifts can be made from recycled glass, plastics, leather, paper and other materials. They may also be made with renewable sources. You can purchase these gifts online and in select markets. Don't worry about green gifts looking "green." You can find some very attractive and sought after gifts that keep you green, all the while you can give with green in mind.
Green Gift WebsitesYou can find green gifts at these following websites: Uncommon Goods, Tree House Green Gifts and Red envelope. Find a variety of green gifts like jewelry, bottle openers, vases, cufflinks, tumblers, martini glasses, wine glasses, beer mugs, earrings, lunch bags, kitchen accessories, pens, dishes, tote bags, wine decanters, furniture, platters, billiards, signs, picture frames, laptop bags, children's gifts, cell phone holders, home accessories, candles, stationery, robes, wallets and many more items just to name a few. Get an idea of what these green gifts are made from. For example, wallets can be made from used tires. Glasses, mugs and decanters are produced from recycled or remanufactured glass. Holders and tote bags can be made from juice pouches or recycled paper fibers. Green gifts can also be made from recycled bark, aluminum, feathers and buttons.
Homemade Green GiftsInstead of buying a green gift you may want to try your hand at making it yourself. Combine your creativity and green materials and get starting on making your homemade green gifts for your family, friends and other people in you life. The gift of food is always a great idea. Find an organic recipe for things like granola bars, homemade bread or cookies. You can make these treats in bulk. Put granola bars and cookies in recycled or remanufactured glass jars and wrap bread in eco-friendly wrapping and decorate it as you please. Use this recipe for handmade granola bars at Simplebits.net and try this homemade organic chocolate chip cookie recipe at Delish.com, under organic chocolate chip cookie. You can also try your hand at homemade notebooks, jewelry, cards from recycled paper and homemade soaps, lotions and perfumes. There are many ways to use the earth in your gift-giving and making ventures. Remember to think outside the gift-giving box and get started. After all it is better to give than to receive. You'll be giving back to the earth and the people you care about.
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