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Six Ideas to Green up Dad and His Recent Grad

By Dan Marcus & Ralph Santoni

EnviroCitizen.org , as  one of the most comprehensive sites on the internet for those who choose a green, eco-friendly lifestyle, has a vast selection of green gifts for every Dad and Grad this spring. EnviroCitizen boasts an expansive selection of eco-friendly products as well as a tremendous informational and educational resource base. Their articles library contains well over 1000 custom written, unique, and informative articles on every topic imaginable with respect to green and eco-friendly lifestyles. In addition, EnviroCitizen.org has a robust Education Center, a well-trafficked Forum, and a terrific Consultant, Contractor and Provider Finder.

Here are ideas from just 6 different areas of the EnviroCitizen.org site:

1.  Personal Care:

It’s no secret that men care just as much about personal grooming than women do. Many men are similarly interested in  non-toxic, natural ingredients within personal care items as well as their environmental impact. EnviroCitizen.org has a vast selection of these products which allow men to become eco-friendly, with style.

EnviroCitizen.org offers a Burt’s Bees Men’s Natural Grooming kit that makes a wonderful gift for the environmentally sensitive Dad or Grad in your life. This grooming kit contains non-toxic sunflower oil, a nutritious substance for the body and the skin.

EnviroCitizen.org also offers the Burt’s Bees Natural Skin Care for Men Travel Kit for the recent graduate on the go or the traveling dad. It contains natural Cologne, After Shave, Shave Cream, Bar Soap, Body Wash and Lip Balm.

EnviroCitizen.org also provides valuable information on  natural male grooming. For example, in the vast library of articles, you may be interested in one titled: Eco-Friendly Personal Care Products for Men.

2. Gardening:

EnviroCitizen.org offers the perfect green tools for the Dad that loves to maintain an attractive and  eco-friendly garden or yard.

The Ground Flush Wheelbarrow, by Urban Garden Center, is a stylish, lighter, and even more portable substitute to the traditional bulky wheelbarrow.

Also available is a 3-in-1 Garden Spray Fungi-insecti-mitacide. This natural solution with fungicide, insecticide, and mitacide, is perfectly designed to kill pests and create an environment where damaging fungi cannot live.

Envirocitizen.org also shares some key tips for people who want to try composting. The green website says that by adding worms to compost, the decomposition process actually quickens and becomes more environmentally beneficial and sustainable. Check out their article  An Eco-Friendly Alternative to Composting: Wormers for more tips and suggestions to become a master of eco-friendly gardening.

3. Gadgets:

Both Dads and Grads are constantly searching for the latest technologically advanced gadgets. EnviroCitizen.org offers a plethora of green gadgets and innovations in solar technology to satisfy those needs.

Products like Power Film’s Rollable Solar Chargers are flexible solar panels made of silicon, a natural resource in abundant supply. These chargers are a smart, green way to save electricity when charging electronic devices.

For the green home or dorm room, EnviroCitizen.org also offers the Fagor 12″ Portable Induction Cooktop, which utilizes 90% of the energy produced compared to 50% used by other cooking methods. Considered one the most eco-friendly products for its energy-efficiency, induction stoves cook faster than gas or electric cooktops.

EnviroCitizen.org has a passionate and dedicated community on its forum that constantly updates members on the latest technology, like new solar cells that can capture sunlight on cloudy days. Visit the EnviroCitizen.org forum for answers and information on a wide variety of green living topics like conservation, energy-efficiency, and  sustainability.

4. Recreation:

When Grads take a break from their hectic schedules, EnviroCitizen.org suggests that Grads join their Dads for some green recreation time.

The ‘Nomad’ Bicycle Trunk Bag by Eclipse Solar Gear is a great way to make bicycling even greener. The specially designed, built-in solar panel can charge cell phones or extra batteries while riding using the renewable energy of the sun.

For camping or hiking experiences, EnviroCitizen.org sells the Freeplay Companion AM/FM Radio Solar Charger Flashlight. This gadget promises to always have effective radio quality, a flashlight and a solar energy cell phone charger.

When many Dads think of recreation, they think of golf. EnviroCitizen.org says that it’s easy to choose a local eco-friendly golf course that’s been designed using sustainable techniques. Visit the EnviroCitizen.org articles library to read the article:  Choosing a Green Golf Course for more information.

5. For the Office:

Both Dads and Grads seem to be constantly working, so EnviroCitizen.org has a few ideas to make work more eco-friendly.

EnviroCitizen.org offers a 36″ Student Desk + Hutch designed specifically to offer maximum storage space in the least possible area. Like many of the website’s offerings, this desk is a greener alternative to traditional furniture.

Hopefully the Grads don’t stay up too late, but when they do, the EasyEye Desk Lamp with Ionizer can help them get the job done. This Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) is equivalent to an ordinary 150 watt bulb and lasts 5 times longer, making this light energy-efficient.

Among the copious amount of environmental articles, one titled Green Office Supplies gives perfect examples of new sustainable office products. EnviroCitizen.org not only gives a list of retailers for green office products, but also catalogs a huge selection of green contractors. This will transform any residence into a truly green home.

6. Briefcases/Backpacks:

EnviroCitizen.org also offers the latest in solar technology backpacks and sustainable bags for everyday use.

The “Fusion” Messenger Bag is a one of a kind bag with a built in solar panel on the side. Someone using the bag can trickle charge their cell phone battery during casual commutes to work or on campus.

Eclipse’s Reactor Solar Backpack is the first in a line of backpacks with an integrated solar charging solution. The bag provides an excellent and energy-efficient method of charging when travelling in remote areas where traditional charging sources are not available, or in emergency situations.

Another article within the expansive library, Trendy Green Travel Duffle, discusses new natural bags for the environmentally-conscious traveler. EnviroCitizen.org has found that these bags are usually made from recycled material, and come with accessories such as trolley wheels and adjustable shoulder straps. In addition, this duffle bag incorporates additional compartments that have room for the extra things that you will need on your green travel.

EnviroCitizen.org includes a wealth of eco-friendly tips and information that will help green any Grad or Dad this season.  Dads and Grads will love any of EnviroCitizen.org’s latest natural and sustainable offerings ranging from Green Garden tools to energy-efficient CFL desk lamps to backpacks with solar panels. These 6 categories are just a small portion of the thousands of fantastic green gift ideas for your Dad and Grad.  So make their gift count and visit EnviroCitizen.org for all your environmental, natural, and eco-friendly needs today.

About the Author

Envirocitizen.org is a comprehensive ecommerce website that combines robust commerce, content, and community.  We believe that we have created the most comprehensive site to date to make eco-friendly products, services, and information available to individuals who wish to live a green, more eco-friendly lifestyle.  Our site offers a very broad and diverse array of eco-friendly products as well as comprehensive, authoritative information and environmental education.  Additionally, users can enjoy the sense of community created by participating in our Forum.

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