Tech & Product Buzz By Alfie Mendoza
Green Gift Ideas for the Eco-Conscious
Recycled Flip-Flop Doormats
These colorful doormats, handmade in the Philippines, keep foam-rubber waste from sandal manufacturing out of landfills by transforming them into tough, but lightweight doormats. Easy to clean and have a cushiony feel. Starting at $32, www.gaiam.com
Hypoallergenic BedLounge & Leg Lounger
Relax in true comfort. Designed by back care expert, Dr. Robert Swezey, product features an allergen-free synthetic-down cushioning. Inflatable Leg Lounger adds even more comfort and supports healthy circulation. BedLounge $180. Leg Lounger $90, www.gaiam.com
Recycled Cotton Folding Table
Eco-friendly, one-of-a-kind accent table upholstered with vibrant, reclaimed cotton. Frame design from reclaimed wood found in Argo and sustained forests of central India. Created with low-impact methods. $225, www.gaiam.com
Organic Cotton Allergy-Relief Bedding
Limit exposure to dust mites, bed bugs and other allergens in your bedroom. Made from pure, 100% organic cotton with a recycled polyurethane waterproof backing and the outer packaging is biodegradable. Starting at $69, www.gaiam.com
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WearEver’s Pure Living Cookware
Most nonstick Teflon pans contain harmful toxins, which are linked to diseases, low birth rates and childhood disorders. Eco-friendly and recyclable, this cookware was created to eliminate these risks with toxin-free and chemical free surfaces. Starting at $34.99, www.wearever.com
Women’s Fitted T-Shirt
Eco-conscious branded apparel to help raise greater consumer awareness and funds for environmental non-profit organizations helping the environment and protecting the planet’s natural resources. 100% certified organic combed ring spun cotton. $28.00, www.gaiam.com