Holiday Gift Guide Day 8: “Green” Gifts
Lately, so much attention has been paid to the environment. Even if you don’t have a Toyota Prius, you can still “be green” and support sustainable development by purchasing eco-friendly everyday items.
The Purists, a collection of eco-friendly bedding from SDH, is manufactured and finished without chemical bleaches, chemical dyes, or formaldehyde. SDH uses Legna, a silk-like innovative fiber that is made from the wood of sustainability harvested trees. The Purists collection is sold at a number of New York retail stores.
Give the gift of an eco-clean house with Zen Home Cleaning. Zen Home Cleaning uses only non-toxic, eco-friendly products and burns essential oil such as lavender and jasmine while they clean. An organic chocolate is even left on every bed. From $35 per hour.
American Apparel, a vertically-integrated Los Angeles-based clothing retailer, offers the Sustainable Edition clothing line made of 100% USDA certified organic cotton. All stages of production are under one roof at their downtown Los Angeles factory so it’s guaranteed to be sweatshop free. Offers wardrobe staples with “mod” appeal in tons of colors for can’t-beat prices. Fifteen Manhattan locations, as well as locations across the world, and online shopping.
Gaiam, an online retailer offering eco-products, features the Ultimate Hammock. Relax under the oak trees in your backyard with this hammock made from recycled soda bottles. Pile the whole family on because it supports up to 450 lbs. Includes hardware. $159
3R Living, a Brooklyn boutique, focuses on Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling (hence the name “3R”). I love the solar products, especially the Reware Juice Beach Bag. This summer, as you spend your days at Fire Island, you can relax as this bag (that sports flexible solar panels) charges your iPod, phone or camera. Available at 3R Living’s Park Slope, Brooklyn location, Maplewood, New Jersey location, and online. $240
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