Top 10 Eco-friendly Graduation Gifts for the Budget Shopper

The eco-conscious high school graduate may seem a little bit difficult to shop for, but there are numerous eco-friendly and budget friendly gifts that one could purchase and present as a graduation present.

Eco-Friendly Graduation Gifts - CFL Bulbs

If the high school graduate will be moving into an apartment or living in a dorm room with lamps then a selection of CFL bulbs would be a great gift. These bulbs can be picked up for less than a dollar many times during sales and are occasionally free after using a coupon at hardware stores.

Eco-Friendly Graduation Gifts - Dimming Lamps Bulbs

The college student who frequently burns the midnight oil may need lighting but find a full light bulb harsh on their eyes, so pick them out a lamp with a dimmer switch. An eco-friendly twist is that CFL bulbs have recently been released that are capable of dimming.

Eco-Friendly Graduation Gifts - Organic Cotton Sheets

Every college bound girl and every girl moving into an apartment needs a good sheet set, and an eco-friendly variation on this is to purchase sheets made of organic cotton. A twin bed set of Magnolia 550 thread count organic cotton sheets is $79.99 on Amazon.com, but cheaper options are available.

Eco-Friendly Graduation Gifts - Organic Hair Care

Eco-friendly hair care products are widely available. Any grocery store and many mass merchandisers carry hairstyle products from Aubrey's Organics and Nature's Gate. Putting together a gift basket of these products should cost less than $20.00

Eco-Friendly Graduation Gifts - Shampoo Bars

Shampoo bars are a great way to send a girl off to college as a shampoo bar can be tucked in a zip lock bag and stored in a purse for emergency use. Seed+ available on Amazon makes a great selection for a minimum cost per unit.

Eco-Friendly Graduation Gifts - An Eco-Friendly Yoga Mat

An eco-friendly yoga mat can help stave off the freshman twenty by encouraging the continuation of a healthy living regimen. The Stott Pilates brands have several options available and many different companies manufacture these mats now. On average, a Stott Pilates mat available online will cost $30.00

Eco-Friendly Graduation Gifts - Organic Sandals

Several companies manufacture organic sandals made of eco-friendly products such as hemp. These flip flop sandals are a great alternative to walking into the showers at school in mass produced plastic shoes. These shoes should cost less than $30.00 at most e-tailers.

Eco-Friendly Graduation Gifts - A Gift Card

A gift card to a store like Whole Foods or Trader Joe's that deals primarily in organic and natural food options is a good graduation gift as well. If your graduate will be living near such a store then they will have access to quality food to maintain a healthy diet.

Eco-Friendly Graduation Gifts - Eco-Friendly Make-Up

Josie Maran make-up products sell for a variety of prices online at Sephora and in Sephora stores. Most of the products are between $20 and $40. For approximately $50 a girl could be sent to college with eco-friendly bronzing powder and lip color.

All ten of these product suggestions are great for giving as graduation gifts to the eco-friendly person while still staying within a budget.