10 Great Green Birthday Gift Ideas

Next time you need to give a birthday gift switch things up with a little creativity and uniqueness while still keeping it green. Everyone has received those expected presents year after year, so make this birthday super special by sending something inventive.

Not only will they make for fantastic presents, you'll feel good giving something that's designed with eco-friendliness in mind. Ideal for friends and loved ones alike, these are guaranteed to please!

1. Stylish Wine Barrel Chair

Handcrafted with both style and environment in mind, this chair is created from salvaged 70-gallon oak wine barrels. The cool barrel stave folding chair makes for a fun and exciting present. The coolest part about it all is that you can fold it to be just about completely flat. This makes it really convenient for storage. The finishing touches have been done with linseed oil.

2. Hi-fi Recycled LP Coasters

Perfect for all the music lovers in your life. These labels were created from the center of classic vinyl records. The high fashion look and feel makes for a modern present that stands out. The sealed discs make it so the moisture won't fall through to the surface. Everything is packaged in a completely clear and round case.

3. Blue Canoe Organic Pajamas

Made from the softest organic cotton money can buy, you'll want to fall asleep the minute you put these on. It's the ultimate piece of comfortable clothing made by Blue Canoe. Other features include ultra-light, spandex, and a smooth lace-trimmed design, making it perfect for those hot summer nights. The contents are made from 90% organic cotton and 10% spandex.

4. Classy Um Tote Handbag

You no longer have to sacrifice elegance and eco-friendliness anymore. Thanks to this eco-friendly handbag you can have both. It starts off with two layers of industrial wool that's been left over as factory excess goods. The edges have been tightened up with a zipper. Lots of extra room inside for storage.

5. Cool & Edgy Beer Glasses

Now you can drink up with these awesome beer glasses! Believe it or not these fun tumblers have been recycled from gold lo' Mexican 'Sol' beer bottles. Made in the beautiful state of Wisconsin. An all around strong and lasting piece.

6. Stainless Steel Lunch Jar

When you may not have a refrigerator or microwave available, you can still enjoy a delicious lunch. An awesome way to pack up lunch with both convenience and safety. The stainless steel lunch jar has a touch of "greenness" to it that you'll definitely enjoy packing lunch in.

7. Customized Pair of Converse Shoes

What could be cooler then designing a custom pair of kicks as an eco-friendly present? Not only do they look incredibly good but they have a sense of your personality in them since you created them. They fall under the Product Red series so 5% of the net wholesale price goes to fight various diseases.

8. Organic Gift Basket

These gift baskets combine a touch of yoga and relaxation for the ultimate healthy choice. A one-of-a-kind sensational experience that your recipient will never forget. Everything from a yoga book, DVD set, herbal green tea, green tea bath fizzes, and dozens of more green products.

9. Gorgeous Sun Jar Glass

A totally unique concept brought to you in a jar glass. Leave it out by the sun to gather sunshine all day long so you can release the light at night. Created from breathtaking frosted glass and powered by a solar-powered cell and rechargeable battery. This ensures your batteries aren't going to be wasted in a landfill. A really neat feature automatically switches on during the dark for five hours of light.

10. Inspirational "Be The Change" Necklace

As the great Mahatma Gandhi once said, "Be the change you wish to see in the world" - that's exactly what's been engraved on this inspirational necklace in sterling silver. The flip side has Gandhi's name printed on it so you can get your daily dose of motivation. The second part is a representation of the Earth in a gold-plated bronze pendant. Come with a sterling silver 16" ball chain.

Sven Salmonsson writes for Totallytop10.

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