Gifts for Eco-lovers
For those who take pride in giving back to the Mother Nature, our gift guide features gifts that do a world of good! The gift options range from affordable to pricey and from geeky to fashionable, so take your pick!
1). SimpleTech (Re)Drive
If you thought only Mac external drives are sleek and stylish, then check out the environmental friendly design of the SimpleTech (Re)Drive. Made from bamboo and recycled aluminum, this external hard drive will secure your data as well the planet. The (Re)Drive offers 500GB of storage and a USB 2.0 connection for a price of $97.50.
2. Zana wood engraved USB flash drives
The designer USB drives come in different shapes and materials. But the beautifully crafted Zana USB flash drives are where art meets tech. The wooden USB flash drives are available in more than 10 different models, and are crafted in exotic "Merbau" wood, 925 sterling silver and natural stones, such as amber and striped flint. You can choose to engrave your drive for a personal touch. Available in 1 GB or 2 GB storage capacities. Check out their VIP collection here.
3. Etsy Cedar iPad/iPhone dual docking station
This wooden docking station is handmade of cedar and can dock all iPhones and all iPod devices(except shuffle), along with the iPad. The docking stations use a standard USB plug, so it can be used to charge and sync with a computer. The wooden beauty is available for sale for $188.
4. Designer range of wooden computers from iameco
iameco’s unique designer range of high-specification computers housed in individually designed and beautifully finished wooden cases are perfect for eco-lovers and computer geeks. The designer PCs come with a wooden keyboard and wooden mouse for a price of € 999.99 incl. VAT (approx. $ 1,301).
5. Audiowood red wood power amplifier
Audiowood, known for its custom wood turntables, has extended the acoustical bliss to its power amplifier range in collaboration with Red Dragon Audio. The D ICE-powered amps are crafted in Audiowood’s raw-edged wood enclosures and are priced at $2000 for a stereo pair of mono amps in a single enclosure.
6. Renovo R4 Pursuit wooden bike
Biking & nature are the best stress relievers, and if biking is your favorite sport, then riding a wooden bike is a perfect way to unwind in nature. The Renovo R4 Pursuit bike boasts a lightweight frame with high-end craftsmanship. The bike features an all-wood rear end. Each Renovo is custom made with a selection of woods and is priced at $2,950.
7. Bright Woods furniture
Keep the bright Christmas ambiance all year round with the illuminating wooden furniture by Italian company Avanzini. The Bright Woods collection feature a line of wood seating, coffee and side tables, made of wood and natural resin strips in a range of cool colors. Check out their complete collection at Avanzini Group.
8. Gold & Wood eyewear collection
Realize your dream of an eco-friendly world with Gold & Wood elite wooden eyewear. The luxury eyewear celebrates the environment with its distinct design, each handmade by 40 craftsmen performing over a 100 different operations to finish one pair of these little sculptures. Made from the most rare and exotic woods, the eyewear also combines other unique elements such as precious diamonds, buffalo horn, titanium and carbon fiber. Check them out here.
9. Philippe Starck’s Micro wind turbines
If your plush mansion has power needs like “Antilla,” the world’s most expensive home, then PRAMAC micro wind turbines designed by Phillipe Starck are a smart way to convert wind energy into electricity for your everyday energy needs. The wind turbines are aesthetically appealing and noiseless, and so are perfect for residential as well as commercial purposes. Costing around 2,500 euros to 3,500 euros ($3,316 - $4,642), these wind turbines can generate the power of 1 kilowatt.
Need to break free from urban dwellings? Take resort into the floating studio flat from WaterSpace, the Welsh company that has also won accolades for its H2Office. The Floating Studio Flat will feature all the amenities of home in a variety of floor plans with options like integrated solar panels and a wind turbine to make it self-sufficient. Pricing for the WaterSpace’s Floating Studio Flat will start at £79,950 (about $128,400).
Merry Christmas, everyone!
