Cool gifts for a hot planet

Want to send a gift that is socially responsible, will be well received, and can start a trend that is good for this planet? Then consider Green Gifts from Fancifull Baskets of Hollywood.

Fancifull has always pushed organic and all natural products, but now it has kicked that up a notch with a whole line of Green Gifts that incorporates shopping totes to cut down on plastic bag usage; stainless steel water bottles, to cut down on the oil use and toxins associated with plastic bottles; bamboo trays, and a host of reusable, recyclable and sustainable products.

"After reading what effect plastic store bags and water bottles have on our environment, I knew I needed to encourage others to change their habits," explained Terry August, owner of Fancifull.

August hopes these gifts have a ripple effect.

Her philosophy is: give a tote, then others will use totes, others will give totes and the world will eliminate a lot of the bags clogging our landfills and the petroleum used in manufacture.

"It began when my daughter gave me one," she said.

"I loved using it, and then I began to find fun ones to give friends.

"Now I would never go back to using grocery bags".

Enviro-Sacs are her favorite right now because they roll up to fit into the palm of your hand and so can easily fit in a hand bag or a glove compartment.

Throw one in your suitcase for your next holiday to carry those souvenirs.

The totes, however, are only one facet of Fancifull's Green Gifts.

The Office Oasis comes on a bamboo tray with a live plant and organic gourmet treats; Pure Relaxation pampers you with organic essential oils; The Good Earth is packaged in a reusable wood bowl (plantation grown so no forests are cut down) filled with all natural treats and a shopping tote.

More designs are on the way.

"It is heartening to see the response we are getting," said August, "people do care, and that is what will make a difference".

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