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Tuesday 19 August 2014

Interesting Gifts For Tree Huggers

By Linda Ruiz


When looking for sustainable gifts, there are a number of options. Creative individuals can often make gifts for tree huggers out of recycled materials. Others, set up shop and offer creations for sale. Some import/export stores also offer items made from recycled wood and other items which could be considered sustainable.

When looking for interesting wood to work with for a project, the beach is often a good place to go. If the beach is within a National or State park, it is important to follow the rules about removal of materials from the park. When living near a beach, it is often possible to pick up shells, sand dollars and driftwood to use in creative measures.

While most people prefer to simply buy something from a store, or online, there are others who make gifts from recycled materials. Metal, Plastic, Wood, all are fun to work with and can be crafted into a beautiful works of art. Plastic being the easiest, then wood and metal. Wood can be carved into various animals and objects. Whereas, metal on the other hand often requires at least hand, if not more advanced tools for making art.

When it comes to different types of art that can be made from these recycled materials, the sky is often the limit. From ink pens to foot stools, there are many different creations which can be made in a short amount of time. Individuals looking for ideas on different creations can always surf the internet for ideas, inspiration and patterns.

Currently, there are a lot of clothes appearing on the market made from organic materials. Individuals in the environmental movement often prefer socks made of organic bamboo, cotton, hemp and wool. While it can often be difficult to find organic bamboo and wool, more organic hemp and cotton fabrics are on the market now more than ever before.

Another unique and unusual gift an individual can give to another is that of a love for gardening. Books like "Grow Vegetables, " and others related to cooking, gardening and household issues are often appreciated. Tree huggers often also love clay planters, plants as all are of and from the earth. Whether book, or garden, cooking or online order, all of these make great gifts.

One of the coolest and most inexpensive gifts one can give is a pair of socks. While organic cotton and wool socks are nice, bamboo socks are more comfortable. Bamboo socks come in a variety of different colors, patterns and styles and can easily be found online.

Housewares often come in a variety of recycled materials. From Bamboo utensils to wooden bowls, these are all excellent options. Wooden bowls are often available at art festivals, stores and online. Bamboo utensils can often be found at a variety of natural and health food stores.




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