It’s December, and the holidays are officially upon us – better get shopping, if you haven’t already found the perfect gifts for your friends and family. Coming up with creative, eco-friendly gift ideas can be really tough, but the green blogosphere is abuzz with great suggestions that work for everyone from your mailman to your mom.
Here’s a quick roundup of some of our favorite green gift guides from around the web, including stocking stuffers, DIY gifts, gifts for hip chicks and more.
Christmas Gifts 2009: 13 Great Gifts
HuffPo says: “At HuffPost Green, we believe that if you’re going to buy gifts this season, they should be thoughtful, eco-friendly and inspiring.”
Gifts include: Solar Style’s Portable Charger, Windowsill Organic Trio Herb Garden Kit, Planet Earth DVD Set
Green Upgrader has categorized gift ideas for the adventurer, the eco-trendsetter, the eco geek, the DIY’er and more.
Gifts include: E.C.O. Sunglasses, Repurposed Military Tarp Weekender Bag, Cordless Lithium-ion Dremel Tool
7 DIY Gifts You Can Make in a Weekend
The Daily Green says: “Here are some of my favorite grown-up DIY gifts, and I promise no 5-year-old will be showing up with any of these on Christmas.”
Gifts include: Candles, draft snake, homemade paper
Holiday Must-Haves for Hip Green Girls
The Green Girls says: “Whether you’re the shopper or the wishlist-maker this holiday season, coming up with gift ideas that are both green AND hip can seem like quite the challenge. Fortunately, three eco-chic young women from Teens Turning Green filled me in on the hottest, earth-friendly items they’re hoping for this season. And these items are sure to be a hit with stylish green girl consumers everywhere.”
Gifts include: Jane Iredale Chocolicks lip gloss, Gaiam Kitchen Compost Crock, 7 for All Mankind Organic Jeans
Recycled Fair Trade Stocking Stuffers – Under $10.00
Great Green Goods says: “Fair Trade Marketplace is chock full of great green gift ideas …and not only great gifts, but REALLY great gifts since most of them are eco-friendly and Fair Trade as well.”
Gifts include: Recycled tea bag bookmarks, fair trade silk coin purse, recycled tin earrings
