Many people are making a concerted effort to go green these days and giving your friend an environmentally-friendly birthday present is one of the best ways for you to demonstrate your commitment to the cause and to facilitate greener habits in your friends, family and coworkers. With a little imagination you should have no problem finding the perfect green gift for your friend.
- Purchase something used. This might sound unappealing for a birthday gift, but with a little hunting and digging in the right thrift stores, you can find an amazing present for your friend. Consider used bookstores, music stores or jewelry stores. The list is really endless, just open your mind up and be creative.
- Take a trip to your local farmer’s market. There are sure to be plenty of locally grown flowers, fruits and vegetables. You can purchase a few of each and make a lovely gift basic of locally grown, organic food.
- Purchase a recycled birthday card or construct your own. If you’re just a card-giving kind of person then going with a recycled card or personalizing the gift even further with a custom-made card is a great idea.
- Give him or her some new LED tail lights or headlights. This is a very practical gift that your friend will appreciate. These light bulbs do not produce and heat and come with a solid nature. They also last up to three times longer than your traditional bulb.
- Use recycled paper to wrap the gift. You can also use the comic section of the newspapers for a unique touch. Also be sure to use a reusable container to hold the gift, that way nothing is thrown away.
