Earth911′s Gift Guide For Dad

Still haven’t found the perfect present for Father’s Day? We’ve found seven eco-friendly gifts for all kinds of tastes for all kinds of budgets.

For the Athlete

Brooks Green Silence running shoes
Dad can surely make an eco-statement with the Green Silence racing flat. Each and every part in this fast, groundbreaking shoe has a sustainable element, including soy-based inks and recycled materials.

Post-consumer recycled materials make up 75 percent of the shoe. It also features BioMoGo, the world’s first-ever biodegradable midsole as well as biodegradable insole and collar foams. Even the packaging is made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled materials!

Price: $100

For the Beer Lover

The Grow Your Own Beer Garden Kit
Yes, it’s a real thing! The best part about this garden kit is that it doesn’t require a green thumb. The kit is a seed-planting system that includes barley, hops and wheat for a true homemade brew.

Also included in the kit is a sprouting and growing home, three plant stakes, natural gravel, decals and, of course, instructions.

However, the kit doesn’t come with at-home brewing tools. Dad will have to put on his thinking cap for that part.

Price: $24.99

For the Techie

Sprint’s new eco-friendly phones
Dad looking for a new phone? Sprint recently released three truly green phones.

The new Samsung Restore’s casing contains 27 percent post-consumer recycled plastics and materials that are 84 percent recyclable.

The LG Remarq is made of materials that are 87 percent recyclable (the highest level in Sprint’s green device portfolio). The Remarq’s casing includes 19.7 percent post-consumer recycled plastics.

Samsung Reclaim, Sprint’s first award-winning green phone announced last year, has a casing of bioplastics sourced from corn (16 percent) and polycarbonate (84 percent) and materials that are 80 percent recyclable.

Price: Based on contract

For the Outdoorsman

Revo Re-Use Sunglasses
Revo released a new line of sunglasses that utilizes its Re-Use technology, which offers frames made with 100 percent pre-consumer recycled nylon plastic.

The term “pre-consumer” denotes that the frames are made using plastic that hasn’t already been used in consumer products, commonly collected in curbside collections. One common source of pre-consumer plastic is the waste generated from factories during manufacturing, and this waste can add up.

Available in five different frames, Revos new sunglasses are made with pre-consumer recycled plastic.

Price: $159 to $209

For the Businessman

UncommonGoods Recycled Necktie and Suit Wallet
Combine two common Father’ Day gifts into one with this nifty necktie wallet. Designer Laura Skelton finds potential in unwanted suits and neckties and turns them into something useful and fresh. Full of character, charm and history, these wallets are clean-lined, simple and unique without being over the top.

Outside of necktie wallet is made of a silk tie, while the lining is a solid charcoal grey suit material. Suit wallet is made entirely of pinstripe suit material. Features pocket for bills and two side pockets for cards.

Price: $28

For the Golfer

The Dixon Earth Golf Ball
Golfing usually isn’t considered an “eco-friendly” sport, but Dad can add a little green to his game with Dixon’s 100 percent recyclable golf balls.

The Dixon Earth conforms to USGA standards and plays like the highest quality name brands. It delivers the distance and spin of a high-performance golf ball while being recyclable. No lead, no cobalt, no tungsten, heavy metals are used in the manufacturing of these balls.

Price: $40.50 for six dozen

For the Coffee Drinker

Zazzle personalized mug
If Dad loves his cup of joe, make his morning routine even more special (and less wasteful) with a personalized mug.

Zazzle’s mugs can be customized to fit Dad’s favorite family photo, sports team or even a handwritten personal message. Designing is easy and can be done online and on your door step in just 1-2 days!

For even more bonus points, throw in a Stabuck’s gift card and remind Dad to take his reusable mug to get a 10 cent discount.

Price: $13.95 to $22.10