Gifts for Green Grandparents

The Streamgarden $150 Why it's green: For those who love to garden, this is a hydroponic cultivator designed for plants indoors. It's for people who travel frequently but still want to be greeted by a living plant when they return home. Recommended by: Treehugger
Recycled Cuff Links $38 to $43 Why it's green: Although manual typewriters are retired from daily use, your "retired recycler" will get a kick out of these recycled typewriter key cufflinks. Recommended by: TheDailyGreen.com

Recycled Newspaper Picture Frame $18 Why it's green: These handicrafts are made from recycled newspaper by a women’s cooperative in the Philippines. The unique picture frame is classy while also helping people and the planet. Recommended by: Green Picks
Etched Wine Decanter $49 to $99 Why it's green: It's a lovely way to aerate wine, plus it's made of recycled glass Recommended by: Greenopia

The Santa Monica Farmers’ Market Cookbook $20 Why it's green: Author Amelia Saltsman uses only farm-fresh ingredients in her delicious and easy-to-make recipes. Recommended by: Greenopia
Bamboo Cutting Board $12 and up Why it's green: Because bamboo is fast-growing, it’s easily renewable and because it’s resistant to pests, chemicals are not needed for its growth, which makes it one of the more eco-friendly and sustainable woods. Recommended by: Greenopia

Plastic Bag Dryer $19 Why it's green: Does your loved one like to reuse plastic bags to save money and the planet? Crafted from sustainably harvested wood, a countertop bag dryer makes it easy and neat to dry and reuse plastic bags. Recommended by: Green Picks
Hammock Made of Recycled Soda Bottles $159 Why it's green: Rest comfortably in a hammock made from recycled soda bottles. This unique fiber is impervious to water and UV radiation and has the comfort of cotton. Recommended by: Green Picks

Patagonia Drifter Hiking Shoes $80 to $110 Why it's green: They're made of recycled materials, so you're carbon footprint will be light as you hike Recommended by: Greenopia
Eco Golf Tee $1 Why it's green: These tees are made from renewable corn, and they're biodegradable. Recommended by: Greenopia

Moonrock Journal $10 Why it's green: The pages are made from recycled jute. Recommended by: Greenopia
Recycled Paper Photo Album $35 Why it's green: Paper gets another life with a book that will hold memories for years. Recommended by: Greenopia

Viva Terra Organic Chock Full Gift Box $69 Why it's green: Chocolate-covered pretzels, snickerdoodle cookies, and bittersweet and peanut butter crunch chocolate bars in a recycled storage bin, which becomes a lovely second gift. Recommended by: TheDailyGreen.com
Frey Organic Syrah $8 and up Why it's green: Frey Vineyards was first in the country to produce biodynamic wines and remains the largest purely organic winery in the United States. Recommended by: TheDailyGreen.com

Kiss My Face C the Change $11 and up Why it's green: Soothe laugh lines with a sweet-smelling yet powerful antioxidant cream derived from organic herbs and Ester C. Recommended by: TheDailyGreen.com
Gift Certificates to Spas $70 and up Why it's green: Koru Eco Spa, Osmosis Day Spa, Natural Body Spa and Shop -- everybody could use a day at the spa! These are chosen for their focus on natural and organic elements. Recommended by: Treehugger

Goat $10 to $120 Why it's green: Don't call Gramps an old goat -- buy him one! A dairy goat is an excellent investment for a poor family, who can use the milk for themselves plus sell it. Heifer International helps get your goat. Recommended by: Green Picks
Seed Savers Exchange Heirloom Flower Collections $13.50 Why it's green: Heirloom seeds preserve the genetic diversity of the world's plants. This actually helps breed natural resistance, plus these varieties are unique and hardy. Recommended by: Green Picks

Membership to an Organic Wine Club $47 per month Why it's green: This keeps on giving throughout the whole year and wine lovers will enjoy trying new organic vintages. A membership through the Organic Wine Company includes three bottles per month. Recommended by: Treehugger
Bamboo Breakfast Tray $42 Why it's green: Treat someone special to breakfast in bed with this bamboo tray. It has collapsible legs that fold under and lock for easy storage. Recommended by: Treehugger

Square One Vodka $35 Why it's green: 100% certified organic rye vodka that goes down smooth and is heavenly on the rocks. Eco-friendly packaging that includes bamboo “paper,” soy-based inks, and a chic bottle that you can reuse. Recommended by: ecoFabulous
Eco-Pod $348 Why it's green: Easily sort and crush your recycling -- just throw your can or bottle in the appropriate spot and step on the pedal. Each pod stores about 50 crushed containers, and the top has room for more. Recommended by: Treehugger

Organic Chocolate $3 and up Why it's green: Cocoa beans are grown without pesticides and chemicals, so the chocolate is free of toxins. Recommended by: Greenopia
GreenCulture Kitchen Scrap Carrier $19.95 Why it's green: For the gardening grandparent on your list, what better way to go green then by composting? Make it easy to move kitchen waste to compost pile with this carrier. Recommended by: Green Picks

Sunshine in a Jar Lamp $35 Why it's green: Inside this old-fashioned jar lies a high-tech solar cell with low-energy LED lamps. Charge it during the day and at night, the LED casts a subtle glow that looks like you've captured the sun. Recommended by: Green Picks

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Posted by Mr. Go Green Sat Nov 7, 2009 10:35pm PST
The new Solar Powered Gutter Light will be the Green Gift of choice this holiday season. Give the Gift that gives back. Affordable, Energy Saving solar light attaches to the Gutters to add Perimeter Lighting around the home. Great for doorways,walkways, and stairways. NO Gutter's? No Problem they will attach to any flat surface. Have a Green night with the Gutter Light. www.gutterlight.com
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