Father’s Day is in less than 2 weeks but don't panic! This year, skip the lame cards, kitchy doodads and useless knickknacks and get Dad the greenest gift of all - something that he'll actually like and want to keep! Whether your pops is an outdoorsman, a dapper don or a gadget geek, click through our gallery for a premium selection of eco-friendly goods that will knock his socks off.
RECYCLED TYPEWRITER CUFFLINKS
Help your dad snazz up his suits with these smart-looking cufflinks! Recycled from real vintage typewriter keys, they can be ordered with the first letter of your father’s name.
LINUS ROADSTER BIKE
What better way to entice your dad to ditch his gas guzzler than to give him a sweet bike? We’ve been feeling this roadster model from Linus – its retro look and elegant lines will have your dad saying “Car, what car?” in no time.
VOLTAIC SOLAR PANEL BACKPACK
Whether your dad is tech savvy or not, chances are he has a few gadgets that need charging on the go. Get him this stylish solar panel backpack and he’ll think about what a smart kid he raised every time he uses it to power up his dead cell phone.
PLANT A TREE IN HONOR OF YOUR DAD
Okay, so we know that we include planting a tree in almost every single one of our gift guides, but that’s because it never goes out of style! Plus, it’s the perfect present if your dad is one of those “don’t get me anything, I don’t need any more stuff” kinda guys.
+ Donations can be made at AmericanForests.org
+ Donations can be made to MillionTreesNYC if you live in New York City
ENERGY-SAVING REMOTE
If your dad is known for being a remote hog, he’ll love this All for One TV controller. It’ll help him save energy by controlling up to 4 devices (saving up to 90% of standby power consumption) and allowing him to switch them all off with the press of a single button.
BOGOLIGHT LED FLASHLIGHT
Flashlights are great gifts for the practical dad, and this one goes the extra mile by giving back – for each one purchased, another will be given away to someone in a developing nation who needs it for cooking, reading and other daily tasks that they may not be able to do at night without one.
INHABITAT ORGANIC GREEN ROOTS T SHIRT
If you’ve noticed that your dad’s wardrobe has been looking a bit more shabby than chic as of late, hook him up with this supersoft 100% organic cotton t-shirt reppin’ none other than your favorite green design website. The subtle graphic print reads “I am the root of the solution” and resembles both tree roots and human lungs, visualizing the idea that trees are the lungs of the earth.
DEADSTOCK SILK TIES
Ties may seem like a bit of a cliche Father’s Day gift, but they’re so popular because they’re tried and true – almost every dad could use a nice one. These fine specimens from the Windmill Club are made from gorgeous dead stock silk, are handmade in New York City and would look absolutely smashing around your dad’s neck!
PLANET EARTH DVD
So many fathers out there are nature lovers but have trouble finding time to make it to the great outdoors. Bring the wilderness right to your dad’s living room with Planet Earth – an astonishing 11-part BBC series exploring the sights and sounds of mountains, caves, deserts, seas, and forests. And make sure to “borrow” it after he’s done watching it.
ECO CITIZEN SOLAR WATCH
Give this clever solar-powered Eco-Drive watch to your dad and he’ll never need to change a battery. Plus, its understated nearly all-black look is a dashing way to accessorize any outfit.
ORGANIC WINE OF THE MONTH SUBSCRIPTION
Introduce your dad to the delicious wonders of organic wines with this wine of the month subscription. He’ll receive a new one every new moon and will think of (and hopefully share with) you every time he uncorks a new bottle.
$50 per month from the Organic Wine Company
RECYCLED NECKTIE AND SUIT WALLET
Give your dad a super cool place to store his riches with this wallet made out of old suits and neckties. It features a pocket for bills and two side pockets for cards and is handmade in Pennsylvania.
SODASTREAM JET STARTER KIT
If your dad enjoys a nice tall glass of soda, give him a gift that lets him make it right one his own kitchen! This kit includes a SodaStream Jet soda maker, one carbonator (good for making up to 60L of soda), and two BPA-free plastic bottles. The whole thing requires no electricity or batteries and experimenting with flavor combinations adds to the fun.
As a dad, I’d like nothing physical. They more we consume, even green consumables, the worse we make things. What I’d like is the love and companionship of my son and daughter, and nice walk in the woods together.
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For the Dad who loves to cook, Why not give a chopping block or cutting board entirely fabricated from Bamboo Geranium? This material is 100% earth-friendly and eco-friendly as well. You can review some great green gift ideas, including these cutting boards and chopping blocks at http://www.greenproductsgallery.com
My Dads favorite father’s day gift was a TickleMe Plant Greenhouse. TickleMe Plants will move when your dad tickles them. They close their leaves and lower their branches like an animal. See the video and order your own kit at http://www.ticklemeplant.com My students love them!