Eco Friendly Gifts for Graduation

>To give your graduate a greener ride, consider
Give your graduate something he or she can usemodels such as the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid,
that's eco friendly. Here are some suggestions forwhich was ranked one of the greenest cars of
eco friendly graduation gifts that can help savethe year. The Toyota Prius and Honda Civic
the earth and save you money at the same time.Hybrid remain two of the more popular choices.
Next time you’re gift-hunting for a newFor a more affordable model, a 2010 Smart
graduate, consider eco friendly options. InFortwo starts at just below $12,000.
today’s environmentally-aware society,Electric Scooter or Moped
you have more choice than ever before. AndIf your grad prefers a two-wheel ride, an electric
these gifts go a long way to protecting the planetscooter may be a more appealing gift than a car.
that your graduate will inherit.Consider models with nickel-metal hybrid batteries
Organic Sheetsor lithium-ion batteries. Although more expensive,
If being more eco-friendly helps your new grad tolithium-ion batteries charge quickly and give
sleep better at night, then organic linens are ascooters a steadier supply of electricity than
must. Organic cotton sheets are popular choices.lead-acid batteries, which also use more voltage
They’re made of cotton grown fromto drive.
untreated seeds and without any toxic fertilizersElectric scooters come in a variety of streamlined
or pesticides being used during growth or harvest.styles and eye-catching designs. Plus, you can pick
There is also organic bedding made from otherone up as a gift for your grad at a tenth of the
eco-friendly materials such as bamboo, hemp, andcost of a new car.
organic wool. For a more upscale choice, organicA Digital Camera
silk sheets are made from silk produced byHelp your grad to capture all those new
worms that are not given chemicals to disruptexperiences and moments in a green way. Digital
their hormones.cameras take the load off landfills; they
Eco Friendly Luggagedon’t need film, or toxic chemicals to
Let your graduate travel to college in style withprocess their pictures. Many also come with
this travel gear that comes in materials such asrecyclable batteries and battery chargers, and use
recycled plastic, organic cotton, hemp, bamboo,minimal electricity to recharge.
and natural wicker. They also come in a varietySolio Sun Charger
of sizes and colors. To preserve green luggageThis handy little device uses solar energy to
made from softer materials such as organicrecharge over 3200 products, including mobile
cotton or hemp, throw in a non-toxic,phones, PDAs, digital cameras, MP3s, and laptops.
biodegradable water-repellent fabric spray withIt holds charges for up to one year so it’s
your gift.ready whenever it’s needed. It also
Green Laptopfeatures chic, earth friendly designs and is
If you’re searching for greener laptops forrecyclable.
your new grad, look for models that have theFair Trade Jewelry
ENERGY STAR label, which are more energyThis type of jewelry is made by artists who are
efficient than ever before. Also, models that arepaid a fair wage under fair working conditions.
highly upgradable reduce your grad’sThey are also eco-friendly because the materials
carbon footprint. To find the right green laptopused are mined in an environmentally friendly
gift, check out Energy Star’s Computermanner. Plus, the artists strive to use earth
Resources section; you’ll find the link at thefriendly methods to create their jewelry.
end of this article.Best of all, you can find eco friendly graduation
Green Cargifts to please your new graduate whether you
A new car is the ultimate graduation dream gift.have a large or small budget.