Here are some gifts that makes it easy to be green. Choose one or all for the people on your Christmas list, and your gifts may be remembered for generations to come.
It’s an ornament; not it’s an herb; no, it’s both! Green Mountain Energy offers a very innovative gift. It is a Christmas tree ornament that can be planted. In the shape of a leaf, it is composed of paper pulp and seeds. The seeds grow into a cilantro plant. As a bonus, for each ornament that is purchased, the company will sow a tree seedling. One mature tree can absorb 650 pounds of carbon monoxide emissions! Each ornaments costs $10. Visit http://begreennow.com/pages/giftofgreen to order.
This is not your grandmother’s gardening book, say the people behind the very hip You Grow Girl, a comprehensive and humorous guide for aspiring gardeners. The book, by Gayla Trail, is packed with tips for turning any space into a garden, from a small patio to a lush backyard. It makes gardening very cool with projects ranging from sewing a very trendy garden apron to growing and making your own tea bags. To learn more, click to http://www.yougrowgirl.com/book/index.php
For the eco-conscious pet in your life, why not consider some cute doggie travel gear that is made out of recycled plastic soda bottles. Planet Dog has all sorts of responsible products, from the travel doggie bowl to hemp leashes and collars. They even have a doggie backpack that will allow the pooch to carry his or her own organic dinner. The roomy food compartments make it easy to avoid using plastic ziploc bags or other plastic containers for food when traveling. Check them out at http://www.planetdog.com/
Mary Ann Romans writes about everything related to saving money in the Frugal Blog, technology in the Computing Blog, and creating a home in the Home Blog. You can read more of her articles by clicking here.
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