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Best Gifts for the Green-Minded

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Do you have a friend who is green-minded? Are you at a loss as to what you could buy them for a gift that wouldn't offend their sensibilities? Look no further! This list is definitely for you!

Rated 6 points - posted 14 years ago by thewordwarrior in category Other.

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1.

Rainforest Acre Adoption

For a set amount an acre of rainforest can be claimed in your green-minded friend's name. Definitely a memorable gift.

24 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -

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Access to All National Parks

A one-year pass to all national parks and forests, this is available from the National Forest Service.

18 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -

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Plant A Tree

The Arbor Foundation (as well as a number of other places) will plant a tree in the name of anyone you choose. Always an excellent choice.

18 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -

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Water Powered Calculator

12 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -

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Window Sill Gardens

Window Sill Garden products come in a variety of types. Each "kit" contains seeds and soil for a different type of garden product which can be grown on a window sill. Perfect for an apartment-dwelling green-minded friend.

12 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -

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Bio-degradable Golf Tees

Is your green-minded friend an avid golfer? Bio-degradable golf tees aren't made of plastic, they are corn based and break down faster if lost or forgotten on the green.

12 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -

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Bus or Metro Pass

Does your friend commute? Do they normally take the bus or metro rail in order to reduce their global footprint? Look into getting them a bus or metro pass for a specific amount.

12 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -

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Countertop Bag Dryer

Looking like an upside down spider - this is an excellent gift for the eco-conscious friend who still uses platic baggies, but likes to re-use them as much as possible.

12 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -

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A Kitchen Compost Crock

These nifty critters come in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Small ceramic canisters are designed for the composter. Kitchen scraps are collected and can then be taken out occasionally to be put in the garden composter.

12 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -

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Soy Wax Candles

7 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -

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Adopt an Octopus

It's real - sponsoring marine life to be tagged and preserved from capture by would-be poachers. An interesting alternative gift.