Gifts for the Nature-Lover

Green Holiday Gift Ideas:

Got a guy or a gal in your life that loves the outdoors? From camping to gardening, these products are sure to be a hit with that Nature-Lover.

LIFESAVER Purifying Water Bottle

LIFESAVER Purifying Water Bottle

Great for camper or the avid hiker, this water bottle will filter water from any source, making it drinkable on the go. We also like it because you can use it at home, cutting down on plastic bottle waste. The LIFESAVER bottles were tested using micro organisms in far greater numbers than could ever be found in natural water sources – this is the worse-case scenario approach recommended by the EPA. Outside of leisurely use, the LIFESAVER company provides water filtration for impoverished countries and natural disaster victims.

Price: $132.84

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Viola Mini-Garden-in-a-Pail

Who says beautiful blossoms only belong in the country and suburbs? Now apartment dwellers can have a flourishing garden in their own home with the Mini-Garden-in-a-Pail. After setup, you should have an attractive houseplant in 6 weeks and beautiful little flowers in 90 days, which are also edible and make a beautiful touch to any salad.

Price: $19.95

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Help Build a Community Garden for Refugees

International Rescue Committee's New Roots Community Garden

A perfect gift for the gardener that already has everything, make a donation is his/her name to the International Rescue Committee’s New Roots program, which builds community gardens for newly arrived refugees in the U.S. These gardens provide a continued connection to the soil and the agricultural traditions they’ve brought from their own countries. Your donation will help to provide the land and materials they need to grow the crops they want — and also by connecting refugees to local farmers’ markets and restaurants where they can sell their bounty.

Price: $60

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Marmot UpCycle Eco Pro Sleeping Bag

Marmot WM EcoPro 15

Marmot’s Eco Pro sleeping bag line uses fabric made from recycled plastic soda bottles. Its Eco Pro insulation contains 80 percent post-consumer waste, and is a hollow core continuous filament. Our favorite is the highest-rated EcoPro 15, featuring the warmest shingle construction available. Perfect for those winter camping adventures.

Price: $169

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Tom’s of Maine Natural Soap

You may wonder why we included bar soap in our gift guide for Nature-Lovers. It’s because we hear a lot of people ask for a convenient soap that’s usable on camping and hiking trips, i.e. natural soap that won’t destroy the environment. The soap itself is made from 100 percent natural ingredients. The plastic wrap is biodegradable, and the outer packaging is fully recyclable. Great for a stocking-stuffer!