Green Gift Giving for 2011: Printable List of 10 Hottest Green Gift Ideas of the Upcoming Year

The start of 2011 is a perfect time to create a gift list for the year and also a great time to focus on being green by spreading the word through green gift giving. There is a exciting array of choices for green gift giving. From the $189 Kindle 3G Wireless device that allows the owner to download books to inexpensive solar powered toys for the kids. The following ten items will be the ten hottest gifts for the 2011 gift giving season for those focused on the environment.

No.1. Kindle 3G Wireless Reading Device

The Kindle is Amazon's best selling item over the last two years and with good reason. The Kindle is environmentally friendly because it allows voracious readers to download their favorite books and to store them and read them later.

The Kindle can store up to 1,500 books and it features a special "read to me" feature that can be utilized when scanning newspapers or magazines along with the books. The Kindle also reads like a book without glare and the type can be made larger. The Kindle is featured on Amazon for $189.

No.2. Staple Free Paper Stapler

A fun device that is environmentally friendly. The Staple Free Stapler is an ingenious product that cuts a slit in the paper and then tucks the flap of the paper into the slit. Sounds complicated but the process is seamless and creates a perfect professional look for any presentation. The style will create conversation and show customers and employees that the company utilizing the product is thinking outside the box. The Staple Free Stapler is available for 19.25 on Green Home.com.

No.3. Eco Friendly Green Playing Cards by Bicycle

A nice little gift for office workers or the kids. The Eco Friendly Green Playing Cards can be used as stocking stuffer at Christmas or in Easter baskets in the spring. The Eco Friendly Green Playing Cards are made from sustainable forest paper and they are completely recyclable. The price is right since the cards are available for less than five dollars at Amazon.

No.4. Elenco Snap Circuits Green Alternative Energy Kit (Educational for Kids)

A great gift for kids that love to create and build. The Elenco Snap Circuits Green Alternative Energy Kit is a educational tool that can also be purchased by teachers looking to spread the word and teach their students about the importance of creating a sustainable country. The price is affordable for parents and teachers. It is priced below $40 on Amazon and there are several versions of the kit.

No.5. Recipe Book

"Natural Alternatives for You and Your Home: 175 Recipes to Make Eco-Friendly Products" Casey Kellar. The book is available on Amazon and it is perfect for the man or woman that loves to try different things and be involved in making a difference in the environment. The book sells for $15.58 and it will show the gift recipient there are some gifts that can keep on giving.

No.6. Green Toys Tea Set

Young girls still love tea sets and this tea set is environmentally friendly. The product is made from eco-friendly
materials and is conscious of limiting use of fossil fuels and Co2 in the making of the product. This is a gift that may not teach green practices but it is created with green practices. Green Toys Tea Set is available for $17.24 through Amazon.

No.7. Sprout Unisex ST1003DGBKDG Eco-Friendly Corn Resin and green Organic Strap Watch

The price is right on this 100% sustainable wrist watch. For only $24 the Sprout Watch can be purchased for either family or office workers for birthdays or Christmas present ideas. The Sprout Watch is available in more than 50 different styles and is a fun green gift item if more than one office worker or family member receives one. The Sprout Watch is available at Amazon also.

No.8. Solar Powered Watch

The idea of a solar powered watch has been an interesting process. The Xventure Solar Powered Water Resistant Watch is available for the inexpensive price of $18. The green gift is perfect for an office worker or a secondary gift for a family member. The watch is available at Greenzer.com.

No.9. Solar Powered Toy: OWI Frightened Grasshopper

Solar powered toys are the wave of the future and the future is here now with the OWI Frightened Grasshopper toy. The price is right for the toy. Six dollars is a great price for a toy that will not only educate children but it will also entertain them for hours of fun. The OWI Frightened Grasshopper is available at Amazon and Bright Surf.com.

No.10. Totally Bamboo Butcher Block

For the chef in the family there is a nice green gift idea that will provide years of use for the recipient. Totally Bamboo Butcher Block is a butcher block that is made from 100% bamboo and is a striking center piece for any kitchen. The block is available from Totally Bamboo for $100.

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