Eco-friendly Father's Day Gifts for the Green Dad

Consumers are becoming more environmentally-conscious shoppers these days, and with Father's Day approaching it may be difficult to find a unique gift that reflects your green dad's concern about the damage we are inflicting on our planet. Your dad does not need another tie, even if it is made of hemp! Consider these eco-friendly gift ideas for Dad:

Organic, Fair-trade Coffee

Green dads who are coffee-lovers will appreciate a gift of organic, fair-trade coffee. Dean's Beans offers whole-bean coffees that are certified to be all organic, fair-trade, and kosher. Their high-quality coffee beans are purchased from small farms and cooperatives owned by indigenous people, and are distributed only through companies who share their concern for social justice and environmental awareness. Dean's Beans will also help you design a custom blend just for your own special dad!

Hemp Laptop Briefcase

The green businessman dad will appreciate a new laptop briefcase made of durable hemp fabric. Sativabags.com offers a handsome hemp briefcase that will hold his 17" laptop, and unlike many laptop briefcases, also has enough storage pockets for all of Dad's business papers, phone, pens, and other accessories. Your dad will be the envy of his associates when he carries this stylish briefcase into the office!

Hemp Tattoo Balm

Tattooed green dads will appreciate this Hemp Tattoo Balm that keeps tattooed skin moist and contains SPF18 sunscreen that reduces color fading from sun exposure. Hemp.com also carries a line of hemp-enriched shampoos, conditioners, and other body care products that contain the moisturizing properties of hemp-seed oil, revitalizing dry, damaged hair and skin.

Organic Home Brewing Starter Kit

The beer-loving dad might enjoy a home brew starter kit that contains all the necessary equipment and organic ingredients to make his own unadulterated, fresh-tasting beer. The dad who is already making his own beer will appreciate a gift certificate from Seven Bridges Cooperative so he can select his choice of organic malted grains and hops.

Donate to a Green Nonprofit Organization

The environmentally-conscious dad who already has more possessions than he needs, or prefers a minimalist lifestyle, will love it when you present him with a donation in his name to an organization that promotes earth-friendly causes. Ask if he has a favorite cause, or research the many eco-friendly organizations online and surprise him with your choice.

The green dad who is concerned about the destruction of natural land might care to support The Trust For Public Land, a non-profit environmental organization that conserves land for city parks, rural areas, historic sites, community gardens, and other natural places for the public to enjoy. For animal-loving dads, consider a donation in his name to such organizations as The International Fund For Animal Welfare.