Luxury Gifts - Green Holiday Gift Guide 2008

Know someone who deserves the very best? Make the holidays truly special with a luxury gift that’s kind to the planet.

Eglu Urban Chicken Coop $495 and up Why it's green: For the urban or suburban green foodie ready to take the next step, the fashionable Eglu chicken house lets you harvest fresh eggs right in your backyard. Recommended by: TreeHugger
Dell Studio Hybrid Computer $500 and up Why it's green: This stylish, easy-to-handle, 8-inch computer uses 70% less power. It comes with 75% less paper documentation than traditional computers and includes its own recycling kit. Recommended by: Big Green Purse

Recycled Silver Ring $250 and up Why it's green: Mining for new silver pollutes waterways and destroys local ecosystems. But Kristen Muenster's creations are made from recycled silver and ethically sourced semiprecious stones. Recommended by: Greenopia
Entermodal Revere Briefcase $775 Why it's green: This vegetable-dyed leather bag is made using techniques that pre-date the Industrial Revolution. It’s a bag that will last forever. Recommended by: Greenopia

R Martin EVD Electric Scooter $3,499 to $4,999 Why it's green: The R Martin EVD scooter is all-electric, eliminating the gas, the oil, and the noise. With a 30 to 50 mile range, the EVD is a great alternative to gasoline scooters. Recommended by: Green Home Huddle
Southwest Windpower Skystream Wind Turbine $4,895 and up Why it's green: The Skystream is a residential wind turbine that will let you harness the awesome power of the wind and turn it into electricity to power your home. Recommended by: Green Home Huddle

Tankless Water Heater $550 and up Why it's green: Unlike conventional water heaters, tankless gas water heaters only heat water when you need it. This can save you up to 30% on energy usage. Recommended by: Green Home Huddle
iRex Digital Reader $749 Why it's green: This handy reader allows users to save trees by ditching paper books, notepads, and printed materials, all while working on documents and reading on a paper-like screen. Recommended by: TreeHugger

Loyale Vegan Faux Fur Coat $420 Why it's green: The lining and faux fur on Loyale's Costilla jacket is 100% soft and cuddly organic cotton, with a lapel you can flip up against the cold. Recommended by: TreeHugger
Marine Sea Turtle Satellite Tracking $5,000 donation Why it's green: Six of the seven species of marine turtles are listed as Endangered or Critically Endangered. Your gift will help WWF scientists track the migratory and nesting patterns of marine turtles to help ensure the safety and survival of these species. Recommended by: World Wildlife Fund

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Posted by Karobi Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:29am PST
I AM HAPPY
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Posted by Gorgonzola Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:26pm PST
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!!! "Urban Chicken Coop"???? HAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!!!!
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Posted by Luz Tue Dec 16, 2008 1:40pm PST
ughhh...........
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Posted by CJ Fri Dec 19, 2008 1:09pm PST
Can't wait untill Christmas
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