Luckily, today there is no shortage of options when it comes to pleasing a finicky, savvy green minded teen. Whether your teen is into fashion, beauty, or saving the world you can find something to satisfy.
The Adventurous Teen or Student
PVC Free Bags from REI.com are the perfect gift for the student who has to juggle their technology and education. With waterproof and PVC free bags you can be sure their inner domain stays protected. And, you can feel great about shopping at REI who each year donates millions of dollars to environmental and conservation efforts such as cleaning beaches, building trails and teaching outdoor ethics to kids.
Recycled Camping Gear: What a great way to connect your teens to the great outdoors.
BigAgnes.com (Model: Salt Creek 2) and nemoequipment.com (Model: Nano OZ) are bringing to the market the first 2 mostly recycled tents to the market. These two tents will be available in January of 2009.
Gaiam.com carries a full line of healthy, eco-friendly camping gear that will help your teen connect to mother nature while maintaining an ever so light eco-foot-print.
The Teen EcoDiva
The teens of today are on a mission to create healthier habits and protect their future in a way past generations have never had to think about. For your teen green beauty queen, make sure to make eco-friendly choices when glamming up your gals.
The Face Boutique is a beautiful new line formulated especially for young skin which can be extra sensitive to the elements. A great choice is the Face Boutique Body Kit.
For the fashionista teen, check out the new world of organic clothing and accessories. For the cool months, take a twist on the sweatshirt. theGreenLoop.com offers amazing organic and bamboo sweatshirts that simply do not sacrifice style.
For the New Green Teen
We all have to start somewhere, and this is a fabulous find from TheGreenLoop.com. Check out the "Love This Planet Gift Set" which includes:
- 1 Love This Planet Recycled Plastic Shopping Bag
- 1 Love This Planet Insulated Lunch Bag
- 1 Love This Planet Stainless Steel Water Bottle
- 1 recycled rubber & aluminum "green." bracelet
Green Wrap Up
Nothing says love during the holidays like good old fashioned family time together. Pull out an old board game, or just go for a hike. Whatever your holiday traditions are, take time to create a new one or continue a time honored tradition. Ultimately, it's not the gift that we remember, it's the love, thoughts, intention and time together that we cherish.
Happy warm holiday wishes from the EcoDiva to you.
