Father’s Day is coming up fast and, if you’re like us, you’re not too inspired by the necktie and #1 Dad Mug options on the interwebs. So we’ve put together some of our favorite eco-friendly Father’s Day gift ideas to ensure that the special dads in your life get something they will treasure. After all, the best gift to any parent is the comfort in knowing they’re creating a better world for their children.
5 eco-friendly Father’s day gift ideas for the Dads you love
1. Make something by hand
Skip the shopping and shipping and make dad something he’s sure to treasure always! This round up from One Sweet Thing of 31 Father’s Day Crafts includes adorable ideas for creative, useful gifts like decorating a new hammer or making him a mosquito repellent bracelet. How cool is that? (And check these safe bug repelling ideas).
- Plant something together
How can you get a more eco-friendly Father’s Day gift than a beautiful, living plant? Head to the garden center and pick out a special plant together. Maybe it’s a plant that will remind him of where he grew up, or where he got married, a tree to watch grow along with his family, or maybe it’s just something that is hard to kill. Either way, here’s a great rundown on what the best plants are for your area.
- Whip up a homemade version of his favorite food
Skip the gift wrap and packaging that comes with store bought products and make your own version of Dad’s favorite foods. From homemade goldfish crackers to homemade snickers ice cream bars, these eco-friendly Father’s Day gifts will make dad smile while also reducing waste and creating healthier alternatives to products that contain toxic food dyes and artificial preservatives.
- Treat him to an experience
Instead of getting something, go somewhere! Give your dad tickets to a baseball game, a movie night, a nature hike and picnic, or a fishing trip. Miss the drama of unwrapping a gift? Unveil your idea with charades or make him guess by drawing out your plan (Pictionary style!)
- 3 fun (and Prime-able) eco-friendly Father’s day gift ideas!
If you just can’t get it together, it’s not too late! Here’s some eco-friendly father’s day gifts that you still have time to order if you hustle – we’ll never tell!
Death Wish Organic & Fair Trade Coffee
Carved Wooden Mixology Dice with a Tumbler
We’re wishing the dads in your life a happy Father’s day from over here at Force of Nature. Don’t forget to check out our revolutionary, family-safe cleaning system that’s as effective as bleach on his fish cleaning supplies, but gentle enough to detail his car interior. Happy Father’s Day!