Eco-friendly Gifts for Men
Eco-friendly things or goods are those, that cause no harm or a minimal harm to our environment, when they are being produced or transported to the market. With global warming altering the temperature of our mother earth, making the sea levels rise, and risking the survival of humans living in lands close to the sea, it is our duty to switch to such products, which are environment friendly. Besides being environment conscious ourselves, we should also take steps to make other people aware about it and the best way to do it is through gifting them eco-friendly products. Here is a list of some innovative gifts for men.
Fruit Basket
Men love to eat, that is why we have proverbs like, "a way to a man's heart is through his stomach". So one of the best gifts can be a basket full of fruits. You can decorate this gift basket with beautiful flowers such as red roses or if you want it to be unique, you may decorate it with gladiolas.
Gifts made from Recycled Things
Gift him things which are made from recycled products. There is a huge variety on the Internet to choose from. There are bowls made from old, recycled LP records, coffee mugs made from recycled old coke cans, college bags and wallets made from old newspapers, bracelets made from cycle chains, etc.
T-Shirts
There are T-shirts which are available in the market today, made from recycled materials, which make very good eco-friendly gifts for dad, considering he can do gardening, paint the house or just relax in them. These cotton shirts contain environment friendly slogans such as "Grow More Trees" or "Recycle Reuse Run" written on them.
Solar Battery
Most men are technology freaks, making a solar battery one of the most sought after gifts for men. Some solar batteries available in the market are used to charge USB-compatible device. They have solar panels attached to them, which soak the sun's energy, charging the battery in the process. These batteries can be used to charge cell phones, digital cameras, MP3 players, etc.
Water Powered Clock
Yes, you heard it right. There is now a clock available in the market and also on the internet, which runs on a water powered battery. A clock is something which will be of great use as well as a great reminder of yours to the man it is meant to be gifted.
Battery-less Flashlight
A flashlight which does not use any battery and gets charged just by shaking, is another eco-friendly gift. Such flashlights contain an internal magnetic generator, which turns repetitive motion, created by shaking the flashlight, into electricity. This electricity is then stored in a capacitor and used for running the LED lamp. If your man likes adventure, then this flashlight can be of immense help during emergencies.
Hand-made Paper Gifts
A diary made from handmade paper or a bookmark made from the same, is one of the best gifts for men who love to read, write or pursue other intellectual pursuits. Wall hangings made from recyclable paper can also be gifted.
One last tip on buying gifts - Choose the gift according to the person's personality and liking, to make it memorable for him.
