{"id":25676,"date":"2011-11-27T16:56:28","date_gmt":"2011-11-27T20:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=25676"},"modified":"2025-09-01T21:15:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T01:15:12","slug":"eco-friendly-gift-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/25676\/eco-friendly-gift-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Holidays: 13 Eco and Budget-Friendly Gift Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Can’t figure out what to get the techie who has every gadget? The fashionista on top of all the trends? What about a newborn, biking buddy, co-worker…the in-laws?<\/p>\n

Here are 13 unique gift ideas for those special, tricky-to-buy-for people (and pooches!) in your lives. You’ll feel good about wrapping items that are affordable and eco-friendly, they’ll enjoy getting a cool, sustainable product, and the earth will benefit from one more consumer making an environmentally-conscious decision. It’s a win-win-win.<\/p>\n

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For the Timeless Conservationist | Sprout Watches | $25-55<\/h3>\n

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Sprout watches are as eco-conscious as they come, made with corn resin and entirely biodegradable, from watch to packaging. Draw attention to your fashionable and sustainable wrist with a Sprout watch.<\/p>\n

If you prefer high-tech Superwatches<\/a> like the Apple or Samsung watches, you should know they are great for traveling. You can download walking directions to your Super watch and use it to navigate your way to a new destination. It’s much more comfortable than walking around navigating with your phone. <\/p>\n

For the Hooked Up Hiker | Converter Solar Bag<\/a> | $129<\/h3>\n

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The Converter Solar Bag easily totes and charges your favorite digital goods, including your tablet, phone, or camera. A pair of waterproof and lightweight solar panels generates five watts of power, which is enough to charge a typical phone in 3 hours (just one hour of charging will provide about three hours of talk time). The bag also comes with a small removable USB Battery that allows you to charge your devices while you’re not in sunlight\u2014take it along on your next trans-Atlantic flight so you can land with a fully charged iPhone.<\/p>\n

For the Locavore | The New Brooklyn Cookbook<\/a> | William Morrow | $22.00<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Whether the recipient is a foodie or a fast food lover, whoever is lucky enough to get The New Brooklyn Cookbook this holiday season will be inspired by the depth of flavor and character discovered within its 235 pages. Enjoy these delicious, easy-to-make recipes\u2014including Farm on Adderley<\/a>\u2019s lamb meatballs, iCi\u2019s fried green tomatoes, Applewood\u2019s braised pork, and No. 7\u2019s butterscotch pudding\u2014plus juicy stories about 31 of the best restaurants in New York City.<\/p>\n

For the Chic Eco Shopper | Envirosax | $10.99<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Paper and plastic, we all know, are hazardous to the environment, so why do we keep using them? Forgetfulness is no longer an excuse thanks to the Envirosax\u2019s five-pack of super durable yet lightweight bags that can carry up to 44 pounds. Available in an array of prints, from kid-friendly rocket ships to botanical print, there is a waterproof, polyester bag for everyone in the family. Reusing and recycling never looked so chic. envirosax.com<\/p>\n

For the Picnicker | Wine Tote | $16<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Transport your vino in style and rep your borough to passer-by with this cute canvas container. Crafted with 100% natural cotton, these fun and functional bags are made in Brooklyn, and are printed with the city of your choice, with neighborhoods listed on the back for a hyperlocal feel.<\/p>\n

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For the Aspiring Artist | Wool Pencil Case | $16.60<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Kids can stash their markers and colored pencils in this friendly, colorful hand-crafted pouch. Youngsters will brew up a creative storm at home and on the go as this soft accessory is lightweight and easy to stow away at school or for vacation.<\/p>\n

For the Growing Green Thumb | Deluxe Root Viewer | $13.39<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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For Those Worthy of Note | May Designs<\/a> | $15<\/strong>\"\"