Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas
Protecting our environment is important. With so many people in the world today we all must do our part to help our planet. There are lots of eco-friendly products out there that you can put together to make a fantastic gift for someone.
It is getting very close to graduation time! There will be lots of young adults about to go off to college or get there own apartment. We have a great idea for an eco friendly graduation gift that is practical and affordable.
First, you need a container. In this case we look for something practical that will not get thrown out. I would choose a nice laundry basket. Then find products that are practical for the graduate. There is a new line of cleaning products that have no harsh chemicals from Clorox. These Green products are absolutely perfect. By up 1 of each green product.
Another great item to add to the gift would be energy saving light bulbs. Not only do they last longer, but they save money which the graduate will definitely need. Get a pack or two and add that to the gift. Energy saving light bulbs use about 75% less energy than standard light bulbs but produce about the same light output. They also last 6 - 10x longer than the standard light bulb. By purchasing these for the gift you will help the graduate by doing their part to save the planet and helping save them big bucks on their energy bills.
You can also get ecoballs to add to the basket. Ecoballs are environmentally friendly and a great alternative to the traditional laundry detergent/fabric softner combo. One set of eco balls will save you about 85% compared to purchasing laundry soap and fabric softner seperately. One set of eco balls will last approximately 1,000 washes. Another great thing…. they are hypoallergenic, so they are great for someone with sensitive skin! Check them out at: Ecoballs Direct
Another great thing you can add to this green gift would be organic cotton towels. To theme it up a bit I would stick with white or green towels. Get towels, wash cloths, and hand towels to match. According to CNNMoney.com ,the $300-billion global cotton industry uses more pesticides and synthetic fertilizers than any other crop.
Take the towels and add to the laundry basket putting some in the bottom, but one hanging over the edge. Then add all of your products. You can also use recycled paper or recycled tissue paper as a filler, but less paper means more eco friendly! Once you have the products in place add a recycled paper card and a bow made of recycled material. This will be a great gift to give that not only saves the graduate money, but is also a fantastic way to teach them that being eco friendly can be affordable too!
If you really want to add something special to the mix, you can also find photo albums made of eco friendly or recycled material. Add some personal photos to it and make it a centerpiece in the basket! What a great gift for the graduate or even to a new neighbor
