A sustainable Father’s Day

Hi everyone,

It’s Father’s Day on Sunday 4 September. If you observe Father’s Day, here’s some ideas to give it a bit of a green theme.

• If ties, socks or clothing is on the list, look for organic cotton, bamboo or hemp items
• If giving shaving products is a preference, avoid synthetic and chemically based and choose items with organic and natural ingredients
• If your Dad enjoys a drink, choose from the ever increasing selection of organic wines or green beer ranges
• Lots of Dads are into gadgets – there’s a great range of solar powered chargers, clocks, watches and even wind-up gadget options available these days
• If your Dad is a keen gardener, a tree or shrub will be a long lasting gift to enjoy
• Check out antique shops, op shops and garage sales to find that extra special vintage gift
• Opt for a service instead of a gift such as a massage voucher or movie tickets
• Give an experience such as a BBQ cooking class, Barista course, winery tour or sailing trip – the Internet has a stack of sites that offer gift experiences
• Consider a sponsorship or a donation to your favourite charity e.g. Oxfam Unwrapped, World Vision Gifts, Greenfleet, Fuel for Father’s Day
• Grab a green gift certificate from the many online eco-stores available on the Internet
• For the avid readers, consider a subscription to an eco-magazine or online newspaper
• Homemade gifts are a good choice or offer to spend an afternoon doing something that your Dad chooses to do or even a disliked chore like cleaning the car or mowing the lawn
• Serve local and/or organic food at your Father’s Day lunch and avoid disposable cups, plates etc

Enjoy Father’s Day and help to make it a green day too.

Many thanks

Lila

Resource Management Specialist,