Eco-Friendly Gifts to Give "Just Because"
Thirty-four percent of those surveyed said they hadn't changed
their lifestyle to a green standard because they didn't know what to do, according to
a Harris Poll with advice from the Nature Conservancy. Overall, the study found
a substantial lack of knowledge about how to go green.
Give your loved ones a green boost by shopping for eco-friendly
gifts to reignite their passion for environmentally friendly living. You’ll
introduce your friends and family to fun, new gifts that lessen their impact on
the planet, while showing them how they can make their lifestyle a little
greener.
Shop at eco-friendly companies
If you’re not sure where to start in your eco-friendly gift
journey, start with companies that offer green products. But just about any
company can say they’re green without the proof to back it up. The Federal Trade
Commission warns that green advertising should have sound science to support
their claims. Products should come with an explanation of why they're actually
green, and that goes beyond just saying they're non-toxic or environmentally
friendly.
Look for products that meet the Environmental Protection
Agency’s scientific skincare standards and research companies that test and
promote green products. Sometimes these products can be found in unexpected
places and developed from established corporations. For example, the Artistry
skincare and makeup products by Amway are high-quality, premium eco-friendly gifts that anyone
can appreciate.
Go solar and get amped
Give your loved ones the gift of solar. The Sunny solar case for
the iPhone 6 and 6s keeps your smartphone charged up with the power of the sun's
clean energy. Check to see how fast Sunny is charging in the sun and use the
flip case design as a stand to watch streaming movies and videos.
Another option is the AMPware iPhone crankcase. Pull back the built-in lever and
start cranking to charge up your iPhone on the go. Two minutes of cranking can
get your smartphone up and running for an emergency call. With 10 minutes of
cranking, your iPhone is good to go for up to two hours of regular use. Unlike
many specialty smartphone cases and vanity items, AMPware features drop
protection with a flexible bumper and protects your phone against impact.
Indulge their vice
Give the gift of wine with organic or biodynamic wines. Chambers Street Wines has spent the last 20 years
developing their natural style of wine making. Naturally made wines taste great
with better acidity and you don't have to battle against added sulfites, which
are used in standard practice to bring out their complex flavors and aromas.
For chocolate lovers, look for sustainable and organic choices
that are made with fair trade practices. Traditional chocolates from a generic
grocery store could be fueling wars in impoverished nations in Africa or
endorsing slave labor conditions. Meanwhile, 90 percent of Madecasse
chocolates are made in Madagascar and claim they make chocolate in-country
for the enterprise benefit of its local people. The founders were Peace Corps
members who fell in love with the country and wanted to make a positive impact
there.
Travel in eco-style
Smart Growth America reports that nearly half of all trips in metropolitan areas are three miles or
less and 29 percent are just one mile or less. Even though these short trips
can be made on foot or bicycle, 65 percent of all of these trips are made by a
car. Delight your environmentally friendly loved ones with an eco-friendly
motorized scooter to zip and zoom in ultimate style. EcoReco runs on a Lithium Ferro Phosphate battery and can
sustain more than 2,000 charging cycles. That equals about 10 years of use under
normal usage.
For the more adventurous, pick up a USA Rail Pass from Amtrak so they can take the train across
America. Your gift recipient has over 500 destinations to choose from, ranging
from 15 days to 45 days of use.
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