Eco Friendly Gifts for Graduation

Next time you’re gift-hunting for a new graduate, consider eco friendly options. In today’s environmentally-aware society, you have more choice than ever before. And these gifts go a long way to protecting the planet that your graduate will inherit.

Organic Sheets

If being more eco-friendly helps your new grad to sleep better at night, then organic linens are a must. Organic cotton sheets are popular choices. They’re made of cotton grown from untreated seeds and without any toxic fertilizers or pesticides being used during growth or harvest.

There is also organic bedding made from other eco-friendly materials such as bamboo, hemp, and organic wool. For a more upscale choice, organic silk sheets are made from silk produced by worms that are not given chemicals to disrupt their hormones.

Eco Friendly Luggage

Let your graduate travel to college in style with this travel gear that comes in materials such as recycled plastic, organic cotton, hemp, bamboo, and natural wicker. They also come in a variety of sizes and colors. To preserve green luggage made from softer materials such as organic cotton or hemp, throw in a non-toxic, biodegradable water-repellent fabric spray with your gift.

Green Laptop

If you’re searching for greener laptops for your new grad, look for models that have the ENERGY STAR label, which are more energy efficient than ever before. Also, models that are highly upgradable reduce your grad’s carbon footprint. To find the right green laptop gift, check out Energy Star’s Computer Resources section; you’ll find the link at the end of this article.

Green Car

A new car is the ultimate graduation dream gift. To give your graduate a greener ride, consider models such as the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, which was ranked one of the greenest cars of the year. The Toyota Prius and Honda Civic Hybrid remain two of the more popular choices. For a more affordable model, a 2010 Smart Fortwo starts at just below $12,000.

Electric Scooter or Moped

If your grad prefers a two-wheel ride, an electric scooter may be a more appealing gift than a car.

Consider models with nickel-metal hybrid batteries or lithium-ion batteries. Although more expensive, lithium-ion batteries charge quickly and give scooters a steadier supply of electricity than lead-acid batteries, which also use more voltage to drive.

Electric scooters come in a variety of streamlined styles and eye-catching designs. Plus, you can pick one up as a gift for your grad at a tenth of the cost of a new car.

A Digital Camera

Help your grad to capture all those new experiences and moments in a green way. Digital cameras take the load off landfills; they don’t need film, or toxic chemicals to process their pictures. Many also come with recyclable batteries and battery chargers, and use minimal electricity to recharge.

Solio Sun Charger

This handy little device uses solar energy to recharge over 3200 products, including mobile phones, PDAs, digital cameras, MP3s, and laptops. It holds charges for up to one year so it’s ready whenever it’s needed. It also features chic, earth friendly designs and is recyclable.

Fair Trade Jewelry

This type of jewelry is made by artists who are paid a fair wage under fair working conditions. They are also eco-friendly because the materials used are mined in an environmentally friendly manner. Plus, the artists strive to use earth friendly methods to create their jewelry.

Best of all, you can find eco friendly graduation gifts to please your new graduate whether you have a large or small budget.

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