Can you suggest some eco-friendly gifts?

annes · #1 (**permalink**) 25-02-2009, 06:19 AM

Next week it’s my good friend's birthday. I want to gift him something that he will cherish forever. He is a hard core environmentalist and wants stuff that is eco- friendly. I am running out of ideas, any suggestions??

sunnydale · #2 (**permalink**) 25-02-2009, 09:31 AM

What about something for his garden? A tree or shrub for him to plant might be a nice idea and will (should) last for years to come.
Will be nice for you both to watch it grow and develop too......rather like a good friendship.

LynM · #3 (**permalink**) 25-02-2009, 02:48 PM

Check out what the Woodland Trust has to offer.

petermcgain · #4 (**permalink**) 25-02-2009, 02:54 PM

How about a mobile made of natural objects, shells, fir cones, interestingly shaped twigs, etc? Or if you have time, home-made paper not only recycles unwanted paper it also makes a great gift (and then your friend will have to write you a thankyou letter). It's actually quite easy to make.

Of course, you can't go wrong with a good book, and there's no shortage of ones about the environment.

ron1863 · #5 (**permalink**) 27-02-2009, 02:15 PM

You should check out the web for "eco friendly gifts" you will find a huge selection from gardening items to wind up radios, torches etc.

Doggle Avaddit · #6 (**permalink**) 06-03-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by annes

Next week it’s my good friend's birthday. I want to gift him something that he will cherish forever. He is a hard core environmentalist and wants stuff that is eco- friendly. I am running out of ideas, any suggestions??

I should think most hardcore environmentalists would most appreciate you doing, or not doing any longer, something they consider damaging.

Perhaps you could decree to change a bad habit of a lifetime as your gift. That really would be something for you both to appreciate.

kiwi · #7 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 10:16 PM

I like the above idea.
And/or name a tree or multiple trees in his honor from the woodland trust website. Goes from £15 to £60.

Picidae · #8 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by annes

Next week it’s my good friend's birthday. I want to gift him something that he will cherish forever. He is a hard core environmentalist and wants stuff that is eco- friendly. I am running out of ideas, any suggestions??

Well I reckon he would love an elephant! (And he would never forget you then of course

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https://secure.wwf.org.uk/adoption/s...an%20elephant/

You could give him the first 6 months adoption then he could continue it if he wishes