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The Procrastinator’s Green Gift Guide 2017

The holidays are right around the corner!

Still searching for thoughtful gifts for your family, friends or colleagues? We have suggestions – regardless of who you’re shopping for.

7 Ideas for everyone on your Shopping List

For the Climate Advocate

This Climate Change Mug can either remind you of the pending sea level rising or taunt your climate change-denying Republican colleague in your morning meeting. Regardless of the purpose, remind yourself of why the climate is worth fighting for.

For the lazy CHIC lady

If you’re lazy like me when it comes to your polish habits (and hate how gel manicures ruin your nails), here’s an eco-friendly answer. I recently tried this Butter Shine 10X Nail Lacquer and am obsessed! This nail polish lacks 8 terrible chemicals including Formaldehyde, DBP, Xylene, and TPHP, but gorgeous color last up to 10 days with a gel-like coating.

For the needs a subtle reminder about waste recipient

Photo: Patagonia

Have someone in your life who is continuously getting takeout and using plastic? This reusable bamboo utensil set is convenient to keep in a bag or at the office- to help curb plastic use.

For the Philly Lover

Photo: Etsy

Get a custom wooden map of Philly! Philly Love Notes won’t deliver maps until January but will send a note and card about your purchase.

Photo: Philadelphia Independents

If your recipient wants a Philly-themed necklace or ornament, check Philadelphia Independents for Funky Philly themed and locally made goods.

For the Spicey GentlemanPhoto: Facebook

For a man who was naughty or SPICE, Saint Lucifer adds quite the fire to any dish. My book club goes crazy for the #11 Saint Lucifer on popcorn, although the possibilities are endless. Find Saint Lucifer online or at Wegman’s.

Treat Yo’Self

If you have dry skin like me, your hands and face can quickly show it. Once the temperature drops, I need to double my moisturizing routine. Even washing my face can be harsh during the winter months – so I’m super happy to have found Mad Hippie Cream Cleanser. The ingredient list is clean (Jojoba Oil, Algae, Sesame Oil, Green Tea, et al.) and made in the USA in fully recyclable bottles. Available at Whole Foods or online.

 

 

 

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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