Recycled Father’s Day Finds

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by Reenita Malhotra in News and Events, Recycling, Reuse, Special Occasions

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Do you want to surprise dad this year with a Father’s Day gift, but don’t have the cash or comfort level to purchase something new?

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Happy Father's Day

Well, there’s recycled goods a-plenty for those who are willing to look a little beyond their immediate line of vision. Online classifieds sites offer thousands of recycled one-of-a-kind finds. In addition to being easier on the environment, gently-used gifts also keep some extra green in your pocketbook. Besides, people are generally open to cheaper alternatives in this economy!

Here are just a few options:

1) A classic novel or audio book. Oodle.com offers more than 465,000 used books at the bargain-basement prices.

2) A handmade wallet or accessory. Consider a Tyvek wallet made out of old coffee bags ($22.00) or one made out of recycled bike tires ($9.50) on Etsy.

3) Sports, theater or concert tickets. Treat dad to a night on the town or an evening at his favorite sporting event. Even better — opt for tickets for the whole family. There are millions of events to search from on AOL Classifieds.

4) A New Set of Wheels. If the dad in your life is in need of a set of wheels to make emission-free transportation a more viable option, consider roller skates, a scooter or a bike. MySpace Classifieds has some great finds.

5) Family Game Time. If the dad in your life prefers indoor activities, consider a gift that the entire family can enjoy. There are a number of different options on Craigslist from used ping pong tables to a pool tables.

Posted on Jun 20, 2009

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AOL Classifieds, Craigs list, Etsy, Father's Day, MySpace, online classified ads, recycled gifts

About the Author

Reenita Malhotra

Reenita Malhotra Hora is an Ayurveda clinician and freelance writer. Native to Mumbai, she resides in San Francisco with her husband and two kids where she helps people to achieve their wellness goals. Reenita writes for a variety of sustainability media including Green Options, Green Living Ideas, National Geographic Kids, SustainLane and more. Check out her wisdom at www.reenita.com.