Birthdays and Christmas can sometimes prove tricky when trying to buy for 'the person who has everything' or even family and friends who have no idea what they would like! Help is on hand however in the form of environmentally friendly presents - otherwise known as eco presents - which are topical, thoughtful and useful; not to mention good for the environment.
Today's pharmaceuticals industry isn't afraid to pump products full of chemicals, colourings and preservatives. Thankfully, the popularity of organic and fair trade beauty products has seen a boom in consumers' awareness of how pharmaceuticals affect the environment. Palm oil in particular is widely used to create soaps, bubble baths and shower washes but is largely to blame for rainforest deforestation and the decline of species such as the orang-utan. Now it's possible to buy gifts that use sustainable palm oil so the beauty conscious among us can easily become the eco conscious at Christmas and birthday time.
When it comes to the man in your life, a brother or male friend, a gadget is always a good gifting option. With technology accelerating faster and faster towards finding environmentally friendly options for everyday appliances, why not keep your recipient one step ahead of the rest of the pack with the very latest eco-gadget? Solar powered DAB radios, wind-up torches and H2O powered clocks are currently making waves in the eco scene as well as capturing the imaginations of gadget fans around the world. These gifts are also particularly good for the financially frugal among us since all of the aforementioned gifts use natural, sustainable energy to power them so won't add a penny to your utility bills.
Finally, for those really looking to make an impact and think outside the box, why not indulge your recipient in a small wind turbine? Small wind turbines are at home in a garden or other open space where wind can be captured and converted into energy. Growing in popularity, wind turbines effortlessly provide a sustainable and self sufficient energy supply that allows you to harvest your own power without lifting a finger. Wind turbine owners can also benefit from substantial remuneration should they wish to redirect excess energy back to the national grid. What could be a better gift than no more energy bills and your very own earner in the form of wind turbine?
Eco gifts are fast becoming a popular choice when gift giving so now it's your turn to show a helping hand to the environment the next time you're on the hunt for the ideal present.
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