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Holiday Shopping on GreenStreet LI
2010-00-28 


This holiday season, conscience-raising gifts are in which means green is hot. Here’s a list of gift ideas that will earn you some eco-cred and score you cool points with your favorite gift-getters this year.

For Tech-Heads:
Apple’s new MacBook Pro notebook includes a battery that runs as long as seven hours and up to five years – sparing our landfills of unnecessary waste. Apple also has a battery recycling program to ensure that old batteries are disposed of responsibly. Available at Apple Stores starting at $1199.

Get Bejeweled:
Kritt jewelry, made from remnant cloth and recycled materials is a good eco gift. Pieces have been worn by Heidi Klum and Kim Cattrall. Prices start at $45. Special trunk show Dec. 12, 12 to 4 p.m., Let’s Bag It & Lets Accessorize in Merrick. www.krittjewelry.com

For Board-Game Lovers:
Earthopoly is an eco-twist on a familiar classic, where players travel the planet getting rich by amassing carbon points instead of hotels. Earthopoly is made of recyclable paper and game pieces, and features vegetable
oil-based ink. Priced at $24.95.
www.lateforthesky.com

And Stay Charged:
Energy Star-certified Duracell GoMobile and GoEasy chargers are an efficient way to recharge batteries to keep digital cameras, games devices, and gadgets juiced. $12.99. Available at mass merchandisers and hardware stores.

Long Island Spirits:
Find locally grown libations wine lovers will enjoy while putting less strain on the planet
www.liwines.com.

Osprey’s Dominion Vineyard bottles have added green from the vineyard’s wind generated power.

Fore!:
Perfect for golf lovers, these eco-friendly high performing golf balls from Dixon Golf are 100 percent recyclable and produced from renewable materials. Starting at $39.95.
www.intheholegolf.com

Warm and Sleek:
This winter staple offers the warmth of 850-fill down without the bulk. Low profile, wear-anywhere insulation within a silky soft recycled polyester shell  $195. www.nau.com


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