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Whether it's "thanks for everything, dad" or "welcome to the real world," these eco-friendly gifts make the grade.
Green Gifts For Dads:
June is a big month when it comes to hard-to-shop-for occasions: dads (at least the ones we know) never really want anything, and grads (or at least the ones we know) prefer cash to anything else. But if you have your heart set on wrapping up a gift that really means something, check out these green goods—from tools to coasters and jewelry to bags—that will have all your dads and grads glad you went shopping.
For the Groovy Dad
Maybe it's Mom who's more concerned with keeping the coffee table free of rings, but at least Dad can catch drips in style with these recycled record coasters from Uncommon Goods. Each is made from a old vinyl LP, so no two are the same
For the Sports-Obsessed Dad
Bring home a piece of his favorite ballpark with Red Envelope's unassuming square cufflinks that showcase pieces of reclaimed stadium seats.
For the Young Dad
Know a dad who's a child of the '80s? Honor his Star Wars obsession with this gadget cozy from Etsy seller =tags&includes[1]=title%29"]WhimsieDots. Designed to fit a cell phone or mp3 player and sewn from vintage Star Wars sheets, which
For the Handy Dad
If your dad was the type to always remind you that he wasn't "paying to heat the outdoors," then the Black and Decker Thermal Leak Detector will keep him busy by pointing out places in your home that leak heat and air conditioning. He'll save on energy usage and bills, and you won't have to hear that lecture ever again.
For the Outdoorsy Dad
Keep your dad cool all summer in Patagonia's A/C shirt, made from an open organic-cotton weave that lets air flow through on even the hottest days. Whether he's a Saturday gardener or an every-night's-a-cookout guy, he'll look and stay cool effortlessly until fall.
For the DIY Dad
Bring him into the 21st century by replacing his old Bob Vila tapes with the DVD set of Steve Thomas on Renovation Nation. Thomas, a former This Old House host, shows DIYers how salvaging and reusing materials makes green renovating even easier than a trip to the lumberyard, while teaching homeowners about eco-friendly technology and innovations.
For the Young At Heart Dad
Remind him of his model-building days with downloadable designs from Canon's Creative Park which, while not quite the same as the 500-piece sets popular when he was a kid, offer instructions for intricate papercrafts including famous buildings, chess sets, and even classic cars.
