Ciao, bella! An Italian scooter – sexy, and it saves gas, too Vespa
Radical ride: a three-wheeled scooter powered by side-to-side motion Razor
Eco haircar e: Cruelty- and chemical-free John Masters
Hardworking and green: from left, a tote woven from recylced newspapers; earth-friendly blow-drier powered by a ceramic heating element; lightweight jacket made from recycled material Barbar Patagonia Raw Bags
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By Dana Carman | CTW Features
Everybody’s doing it. Going green, that is. The environment, thankfully, is in and this holiday season, you don’t have to be an eco-nut to enjoy gifts that are both thoughtfully produced and refreshingly practical. More, they’re cute, to boot. Long gone is the mentality that it has to look bad to be good. Attractive bags, apparel, toys and accessories are easy to find and won’t break the budget. Check out some of this year’s eco-friendly offerings and get giving.
The Big Give Your kids will think you’re the coolest parents around when you give them the Powerwing ($129.99, Razor). It’s an easy-to-maneuver, three-wheeled scooter that uses the power of side-to-side motion (not gas) to move forward. For those not so scooter-savvy, that means it allows turning, drifting and acceleration without ever having to push. It also can do 360 degree spins. The Powerwing is available for kids age 5 and up. Scooters aren’t just for kids, though this one is just for adults. The Vespa LX 50 is a sweet, affordable ride. Mileage may vary, but a gallon of gas will get you roughly 70 to 80 miles. Yes, that’s per gallon. With an ergonomically designed seat that makes riding comfortable, it’s perfect for commuting and running those weekend errands. You can cruise up to 39 miles per hour. For speed demons, the LX 150 edition clocks in at about 59 miles per hour. MSRP is $3,299 for the LX 50 and $4,399 for the LX 150.
For the Ladies Handbags are usually a safe bet for a special lady in your life. Raw Bags’ eco-friendly, funky and fetching clutches and handbags ($40-$60) are made from bamboo, a sustainable material often associated with green building. The company also recently launched a newspaper clutch and tote made from 100-percent Chinese newspaper ($70 and $100, respectively). Nothing says, “I love you and the environment,” like eco-friendly cosmetics. Package a few of the following together for a spa experience for the socially conscious. LotionGlow pure soy body candles, ($8 for a 1 oz. candle, LG Exotics) melt into a soothing, fragrant lotion. The PlantLove line features an array of natural beauty products, including lipstick housed in a 100-percent compostable tube made entirely from corn ($20, Cargo Cosmetics). The outer carton is made with biodegradable flower paper containing wildflower seeds that can be planted. John Masters Organics offers skincare and hair-care products, such as Blood Orange and Vanilla Body Milk ($18) or Rosemary and Peppermint Detangler ($16) without chemicals, animal cruelty or destructive collection practices. Answering the prayers of those who despise using nail-polish remover, the water-based WaterColors Peel-Off Polish is odor-free, nontoxic and, best of all, peels right off ($5.99,Honeybee Gardens). One cannot underestimate the importance of the blow dryer in a woman’s life. While it is a personal choice, if you know someone in the market for a new one, there’s an eco-conscious version, the Eco 8000 Professional Eco-Friendly Blow Dryer ($150, Barbar). The dryer delivers 1,000 watts using a ceramic heating element as opposed to the standard heating coil, which lowers electricity use and reduces harmful effects of radiation. The company claims the technology helps cut drying time in half – now that’s a reason to ditch the old one.
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