Why not go for something different and give your child a green gift for Christmas instead? Our top 10 green gifts for kids are eco-friendly and good for the planet; they come in minimal packaging and are made from recycled materials and products. They are also great fun for kids and their friends, encourage imagination, and best of all, each one is under $20!
1) Skittles Boombox1) Skittles, Peanut M&M or Starburst Gummie Boomboxes $18.99
Looking for the perfect gift to light up your child’s face this Christmas morning? Look no further! TerraCycle has joined forces with Merkury Innovations to create these fun “upcycled” boombox eco-speakers. Upcycling takes unused rolls of wrapping material that would otherwise go to waste, and turns it into a variety of useful, eco-friendly products. These boombox speakers are universally compatible with all MP3 players and are battery-free, plus the kids absolutely love them! Choose from Skittles, Starburst Gummies or Peanut M&M versions.
Gadget geeks
Upcycled snack bag speakers by TerraCycle and Merkury Innovations are made from recycled snack bags that have been melted into plastic. They’re great for an iPod or MP3 player and are universally compatible and battery-free (they run off of your device’s power supply).
Upcycled Snack Bag Speakers $13.99
Why it's green: Everything sounds snappier coming from these speakers made from recycled snack bags melted into plastic. The speakers make great additions to an iPod or MP3 player. Universally compatible and battery-free, they run off your device’s power supply and are shipped flat to reduce pollution. Some assembly required.
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Price: $14.99
These iPod speakers are made with wrappers from food conglomerate Mars that would have gone to waste. The speakers come in different designs, either M&M wrappers, Skittles or Starburst (pictured here). The speakers don’t require batteries or need to be plugged into an outlet, making them safer for the environment.
