| December 7, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Metropolitan
Environmental Trust (The M.e.t.) presented the annual Top Ten Green
Gifts of 2012, yesterday, to a small group of environmental leaders.
Creative Media Director, Annie Brady, brought sample gifts to speak
about with the Sustainable Tulsa roup that meets for a monthly meeting
at Eloté Café and Catering.
The M.e.t. has provided
a list of Green Gifts for over 15 years in order to help the public
with gift giving. They provide this list to help create a safer and
cleaner community. A true Green Gift is one that will be used many times
over the course of many years. One that comes packaged responsibly and
does not produce a surplus of waste. This type of gift can be affordable
and priceless – a present that can potentially save the planet
is a gift for everyone!
THE TOP TEN GREEN
GIFTS:
1. BICYCLES –
They are trendy, great for exercise, transportation and are non-polluting.
Prices go from under $75 to over $7,500.
2. WATER FILTER
- Filtered water pitchers are sold at grocery stores and can replace
up to 300 bottles of water with each filter. We found a Bobble pitcher
at Target for under $20.
3. RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES – They may cost a little more in the
beginning, but charging them hundreds of times makes them a bargain.
We like the solar powered charger that charges AA, AAA, C, D, and 9V,
sold at Harbor Freight for under $15.
4. PLANT A TREE - December is a great time to plant a tree and give
your home and neighbors a gift. Tulsa area nurseries have great varieties
in stock right now for as little as $25.
5. KID-POWERED TOYS
- Battery-powered toys can do more harm to our environment with improper
disposal of those batteries that wear out fast. A wooden desktop basketball
game is fun for the home or the office and can be found at JCPenny for
$17.
6. RECYCLED BIRD FEEDER - Bird feeders are sold in kits to make with
the kids or already assembled ready to fill with seed. We like the model
from recycled post-consumer plastic sold at Lowe’s for under $10.
7. RECYCLED DOOR
MAT - Door mats help clean the bottom of shoes and protect your carpets
or wooden floors. We found one at Ace Hardware that sells for under
$19.
8. GLASS STORAGE
CONTAINERS - Glass storage containers will keep food fresher and make
leftovers part of the next meal. A set of three bowls with lids sells
for just under $20 at Target.
9. LED BULB - LED bulbs are better than the spiral CFL bulbs and use
even less energy. For a fun gift, look for the 0.6 Watt bulb that changes
colors for less than $6 at Home Depot.
10. SMALL RECYCLING
BIN - Any container can be labeled or hand painted to become a recycling
bin or you can buy them in fashionable colors and styles, we found one
at Target for under $10.
We hope you enjoy
these wonderful green gifts ideas! For more information, please contact
Annie Brady at annie@metrecycle.com or at (918) 584-0584. Or contact
Michael Patton at (918) 830-2233.
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