Last-Minute Eco-Friendly Gift Guide

For the Sentimentalist

Sustainable Sentiments by Post Cards

In need of sentimental holiday cards or thank you notes, but concerned about using paper? These greeting cards are made from 100% recycled paper. Plus, the manufacturer has a solar-powered zero-waste facility.

For the Tech Savvy

Zero Electricity Speakers

These bamboo speakers use zero electricity. They are designed in a way so that the natural hollowed bamboo amplifies your favorite tunes, without wasting energy.

For the Outdoorsman

Solar Powered Phone Charger

These bamboo speakers use zero electricity. They are designed in a way so that the natural hollowed bamboo amplifies your favorite tunes, without wasting energy.

This is a perfect gift for all your outdoor enthusiast friends.

For the Trendsetter

SunPort

If you’re still itching for more solar energy even after your SunShare Community Solar subscription, ask for a SunPort. These handy little devices measure how much electricity you’re using, and match it to solar energy being put on the electric grid.

For the Gadget Lover

Smart Thermostat

A smart thermostat is the perfect gift for your friends who always have the latest gadget or app. Smart Thermostats learn your habits, then cool and warm your home accordingly. Not only will your friend’s home be consuming less energy, but your friend will be saving money on their electricity costs too!

For the Environmentalist

Patagonia

Anything from Patagonia. This is a brand we love! Patagonia is committed to a cleaner, healthier environment, and is continually looking for ways to use recycled materials to produce their items. Patagonia items make great gifts for your outdoorsy friends, or treats for yourself!

For the Homemaker

Eco-Friendly Candles

You can never go wrong with gifting a candle – it’s perfect for Secret Santas and the neighbor you met once at a barbeque. Look for candles that are made of all-natural waxes and lead-free wicks. Bonus points if the candles are made in recycled jars.

For the Sun Lover

A SunShare Community Solar subscription!

Give a gift that’s cleaner, brighter, and better this holiday season. Give the gift of 25 years of clean, renewable solar energy with a SunShare Community Solar subscription!

Last tip: Don’t let your eco-friendly buying stop at your gifts! While you are at it, ditch your wrapping paper. According to the Clean Air Council, an additional 5 million tons of waste is generated during the holidays, 4 million tons of which is wrapping paper & shopping bags. To cut down on waste while shopping this season, remember to bring reusable shopping bags. When gifting, use an alternative wrapping – newspaper, magazines, old maps, calendar pages, or pieces of fabric. If you must buy wrapping paper, avoid buying the kind with glossy foil, because that type can’t be recycled.