Green Gifting Guide

This holiday season, as always, there is tremendous pressure to get the right gifts for the special people in your life. This year more than most, Americans are putting more thought into their gifts and are striving to go beyond the simple video game or pair of socks. But since the economy and the environment appear in to be in a downward spiral, what new gifting trends have evolved this season? What kinds of presents are getting more attention than previous years? This year, presents that can save money AND the environment are hotter than ever.
While you can find presents that help save the environment (re-usable bags, bamboo towels and keyboards, solar gadget chargers ) and you can find presents that save money, (snuggies, water filters, CFL light bulbs, or rechargeable batteries) it can be tricky finding the perfect present that satisfies both concerns simultaneously.
Though traditional “econo-eco-gifts” are functional and are readily available, they often make for boring and bland gifts. Finding one that is exciting and fresh can require some thought. Solar iPod rechargers and e-books are newer gadgets that are in high demand but their high costs, coupled with current economic conditions have many financially stressed gifters running towards more “wallet friendly” items. Have you ever considered a waterless car wash? WATERLESS CAR WASH!? Yes- you can actually wash your whole car without a hose or bucket!
Lucky Earth is a fun and fresh new company which offers a waterless car wash that works great, makes a difference and the price is just right! Each 32oz. bottle of waterless car wash saves up to 1000 gallons of water while washing a regular sized sedan about 10 times and since it is completely non-toxic, it won’t harm the environment or contribute towards any hazardous urban runoff. Simply spray it on your car and wipe it off with reusable microfiber towels and your car is left with a sparkling shine without a single scratch. It makes the perfect gift for every apartment dwelling early adopter, college student trend-setter, and green car buff all for well under $20!