Jan 5, 2009 3:00 pm US/Eastern
CBS 2 Goes Green: Must-Have, Eco-Friendly Gifts
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A penguin made of recycled sweaters is one of the many 'green' gifts available for consumers.
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Saw Elise Finch's story on green gifts?
Here are a list of suggestions from Plenty Magazine
· Heather Heron Organic-hemp silk clutch $350
www.roseark.com
· Kiehl's "Aloe Vera" Biodegradable Liquid Body Cleanser co-created by Brad Pitt (the first ever cradle to cradle certified beauty product) $16.50 for 6.8oz
www.kiehls.com
· Non-Toxic Non-Stick Ceramcor Cookware $400 per set
www.chefsresource.com
· Dear Mom necklace from LA Jewelry Maker who uses eco-friendly molds $98
www.Dogeared.com
· 360 Premium Organic Vodka $22.00
www.vodka360.com
· Bamboo-handle Knife Set - $20
www.Ikea.com
· Liz Earle Petrochemical Free Men's Grooming Kit -- $70
www.lizearle.com
· Panasonic Energy Star Certified Plasma (5% of purchase price goes to an eco-org like Nature Conservancy) $3000
www.panisonic.com
They also have a list of suggested green gifts for kids:
· Wilson's recycled rubber basketball - $15.00
www.Wilson.com
· Recycled Cardboard Travel Chess Set -- $12
www.paradoxyproducts.com
· Battery and paint-free Discover Rig -- $60 and Rally Racer - $25
www.sprigtoys.com for retailers
Other Gift Ideas:
· Kidzsack recycled back sacks for kids on the go - $19.95
www.kidzsack.com
· Designer handbags made from coconut shells and jute range from $20 to $350
www.dannadavisdesigns.com
· Designer handbags made from bamboo cubes and recycled newspaper range from $40 to $200
www.raw-bags.com
Here are a few tips for green gift-wrapping:
· Use newspaper, magazine pages, brown paper bags or fabric to wrap presents.
· If you use wrapping paper, remember that most of it can be recycled so don't trash it or burn it when you're done.
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