Green Eco-Friendly Hanukah Gifts for Men

Although during the holiday season many shoppers tend toward unsustainable excess, you don't have to follow suit. There are so many gifts available from companies in sync with your and your recipient's green philosophy. Many are inspired by the miracle of Hanukkah to save and preserve energy as well as choose gifts that are ecologically sustainable, recycled, or directly improve the environment. Don't forget the recycled wrapping paper!

Recycled Tire Tube Men's Wallet $19.95

If your guy loves the planet as much as he loves you, consider an amazing recycled tire wallet from the Rainforest Site. Not only does it keep tires out of the landfill, each one purchased preserves 2290.0 sq. ft of rainforest. It's a sturdy, sustainably produced, fair trade item that will make him feel better each time he pulls out his wallet.

Song Bird Shade Grown Coffee $12.95

Whereas most coffee is grown on land that has been stripped of most plant and animal life save the coffee plants, Song Bird coffee is grown under a canopy of trees to allow birds to still nest in its branches, saving countless species. In addition, the shade grown coffee takes longer to mature, so the taste is richer and even more intense than typical coffee. Its worth buying for the taste alone, but the fair trade, sustainable way its produced makes it even sweeter to drink. Available in Decaf, French Roast, Hazelnut and more. Among my favorite coffee in the world!

Solio Solar Hybrid Charger $49.99-99.99

There are many reasons to feel good about this charger. First, it allows him to capture the rays of the sun to recharge his small electronics such as cel phones, digital cameras and MP3 players. Secondly, it allows him to store that energy for up to a year, so no matter how much he uses his phone or Ipod, he'll always have a back up. Lastly, for each one purchased, another charger plus an LED light will be donated to a family in need somewhere in the world. Win--win--win We've personally tested the Solio Classic model ($99.99) extensively and it's a gem to have around the house or around the world.

Give a Tree $2.00 each

Two options are available from the Arbor Day foundation to make the world a little bit greener. For just 2.00 each, you can order a variety of gorgeous trees to be delivered directly to you, on the week you specify. With a minimum of 25 trees and low shipping costs, this is a gift you can give to several green friends and keep a few for your yard. They even have a guides for all states so you can choose the right kind of tree for your area.

Plant a Tree $1.00

Or, for just 1.00 each you can have trees planted by the foundation in your friends honor in one of America's National Forests. Just print out the special certificate with his name on it and you have an instant gift.

World Wild Life Fund Animal Adoption $25.00 & up

Pick his favorite species from 100 available--Polar Bear, Lion, Dolphin, Tiger or dozens of others--and give him a special symbolic adoption kit. Some donation levels include plush replicas of the animal if that's his style but all include adoption certificates, photos and species info card. However, the most important part is that most of your money goes directly to saving animals around the world.

Recycled Star of David Suncatcher Ornament $ 9.00

Crafted by hand from broken windows, these recycled suncatchers are deep cobalt and just beautiful. The eco friendly and sustainable foundry where these are created donate all proceeds to the local community.

No matter what your budget or style, you can find something special for your favorite environmentally conscious man.