GREEN GIFTS FOR 2009

With the holiday season upon us, everyone is busy searching for the perfect gifts for everyone on our list.  I put together a short list of green gifts that I found interesting, followed by links where you can find even more green gift ideas.

• EcoSphere Pod - an enclosed, completely self-sustaining miniature ecosystem that requires only indirect sunlight to continue the circle of life. It's sustainability in its purest form!
• iPhone Solar Skin from NovoThink - keeps the iPhone charged when you're on the go without ever having to plug in.
• ATP's 4GB Earth Drive - 4GB, fully recyclable, USB drive made from bio-recycled materials, and ATP even donates a portion of their profits to tree planting and forest conservation.
• USBCell Rechargeable Batteries with a twist - these batteries can be charged in any device that has a USB port, currently available in AA with other sizes coming soon.
• Kill A Watt PS Electricity Usage Monitoring Power Strip - protects your electronics while tracking how much power they use.
• Smart Strip Power Strip - while we're on the subject of power strips, the Smart Strip will power down peripheral devices like monitors, printers, and surround-sound systems when you turn off your computer or TV.
• Renewable Power On The Go - A variety of solutions are out there to keep your portable electronic devices fully charged when you're on the go without adding to your carbon footprint, including Voltaic Solar Bags, a Power Monkey Explorer Solar Charger, or a Mini Green Power Station.

Find these and other green gift ideas at www.thedailygreen.com/living-green/green-gifts and www.treehugger.com/giftguide/?campaign=TH_rotator.