| > | | | | To give your graduate a greener ride, consider |
| Give your graduate something he or she can use | | | | models such as the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, |
| that's eco friendly. Here are some suggestions for | | | | which was ranked one of the greenest cars of |
| eco friendly graduation gifts that can help save | | | | the 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 new | | | | For a more affordable model, a 2010 Smart |
| graduate, consider eco friendly options. In | | | | Fortwo starts at just below $12,000. |
| today’s environmentally-aware society, | | | | Electric Scooter or Moped |
| you have more choice than ever before. And | | | | If your grad prefers a two-wheel ride, an electric |
| these gifts go a long way to protecting the planet | | | | scooter may be a more appealing gift than a car. |
| that your graduate will inherit. | | | | Consider models with nickel-metal hybrid batteries |
| Organic Sheets | | | | or lithium-ion batteries. Although more expensive, |
| If being more eco-friendly helps your new grad to | | | | lithium-ion batteries charge quickly and give |
| sleep better at night, then organic linens are a | | | | scooters 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 from | | | | to drive. |
| untreated seeds and without any toxic fertilizers | | | | Electric 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 other | | | | one up as a gift for your grad at a tenth of the |
| eco-friendly materials such as bamboo, hemp, and | | | | cost of a new car. |
| organic wool. For a more upscale choice, organic | | | | A Digital Camera |
| silk sheets are made from silk produced by | | | | Help your grad to capture all those new |
| worms that are not given chemicals to disrupt | | | | experiences and moments in a green way. Digital |
| their hormones. | | | | cameras take the load off landfills; they |
| Eco Friendly Luggage | | | | don’t need film, or toxic chemicals to |
| Let your graduate travel to college in style with | | | | process their pictures. Many also come with |
| this travel gear that comes in materials such as | | | | recyclable batteries and battery chargers, and use |
| recycled plastic, organic cotton, hemp, bamboo, | | | | minimal electricity to recharge. |
| and natural wicker. They also come in a variety | | | | Solio Sun Charger |
| of sizes and colors. To preserve green luggage | | | | This handy little device uses solar energy to |
| made from softer materials such as organic | | | | recharge 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 with | | | | It holds charges for up to one year so it’s |
| your gift. | | | | ready whenever it’s needed. It also |
| Green Laptop | | | | features chic, earth friendly designs and is |
| If you’re searching for greener laptops for | | | | recyclable. |
| your new grad, look for models that have the | | | | Fair Trade Jewelry |
| ENERGY STAR label, which are more energy | | | | This type of jewelry is made by artists who are |
| efficient than ever before. Also, models that are | | | | paid a fair wage under fair working conditions. |
| highly upgradable reduce your grad’s | | | | They are also eco-friendly because the materials |
| carbon footprint. To find the right green laptop | | | | used are mined in an environmentally friendly |
| gift, check out Energy Star’s Computer | | | | manner. Plus, the artists strive to use earth |
| Resources section; you’ll find the link at the | | | | friendly methods to create their jewelry. |
| end of this article. | | | | Best of all, you can find eco friendly graduation |
| Green Car | | | | gifts to please your new graduate whether you |
| A new car is the ultimate graduation dream gift. | | | | have a large or small budget. |