Eco-friendly Gifts

Eco-friendly Gifts

Story Published: Dec 14, 2007 at 4:49 PM PDT

Story Updated: Dec 14, 2007 at 4:49 PM PDT

By Lesley Nagy

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This holiday season, it’s trendy to give green. That doesn’t mean putting cash in a card, but rather, offering presents that use less energy and natural resources. According to a holiday survey, 55 percent of Americans are seeking out environmentally-friendly gifts and products.

“We think people are getting more aware that a greener option would be a better option for a holiday gift,” said Kirk Lumpkin, special events and promotions coordinator at the Ecology Center in Berkeley.

The Ecology Center is a membership organization offering environmental programs that promote sustainable living; they have a gift center. Located on San Pablo Avenue, the store is packed with items that keep the 3 R’s in mind -- reduce, reuse, recycle.

Gift ideas for Him: 100% post consumer calendars, recycled wine glasses, stainless steel water bottles, organic cotton t-shirts, environment-focused books

Gift ideas for Her: beeswax candles, organic lotions and beauty products, woven baskets, reuseable grocery bags, live plants, recycled vases

Gift ideas for Kids: recycled wood doll houses, non-toxic toys, stuffed animals that benefit nonprofits, organic cotton clothes, recycled juice box bags

The Ecology Center also offers recycled greeting cards and wrapping. For more about their programs or their store visit www.ecologycenter.org.


For more eco-friendly gift ideas, check out Your Green Life’s Green Blog.
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