December 28th, 2008

Treat Yourself to a Green Gift from the Post-holiday Sales

Posted by Siel, green LA girl

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So you were good to the earth by greening your Christmas, Chanukah, and other holiday celebrations, and good to your loved ones by getting them green gifts. Now, what about being good to — yourself?

Great after-holiday sales are happening now — and here’s how you can take advantage of them while getting a head start on your eco New Year’s Resolution too:

Live simply. Turn down the thermostat a couple degrees but keep your feet warm and cozy with these Shuf Slippers made by Simple Shoes. The Shufs are made with eco materials like 100% post-consumer paper pulp foot forms and natural latex, all held together with water-based cements. Pick from burgundy, heather gray, or dark earth for just $19.90 a pair, down from the original $80.

Green my gadgets. Amazon Green’s got a whole bunch of energy-efficient electronics on sale — but you can get an extra discount on top of those! How? Recycle your old gadgets in exchange for Amazon gift certificates! Four separate programs are competing to reward you for everything from your old computer to iPod to gaming consoles; check them out before you upgrade to a greener gizmo.

Be eco-fashionable. Prep for those spring and summer parties with this White and Ruffled Dress, made in San Francisco from organic cotton. The dress is already on sale at BTC Elements for $60, but the promotional code “GreenLA” (without the quotes) will get you an extra 20% off.

Bike more. Always wanted an electric mountain bike but could never afford one? Right now, the 2008 EZIP MTN Trailz Electric Mountain Bike can be yours for $299.97 — 40% off the usual price. The bike comes with seven gears and an electric assist motor that’ll give you 15 - 22 miles of range.

Get crafty. Learn to DIY with Simple Women’s Stitch It Mocassins — a once $65 kit that’s on sale now for under $20! All the instructions and sewing materials are included in the kit. Plus, the shoe materials are green, from the jute laces to the crepe rubber outsole.

Best of luck with your eco-goals for the new year!

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