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Green Stuff We Love for Dad
In honor of Father’s Day … or for any special Earthkeeping guy in your life … check out these green goods to make the most of his day in the sun:
The TING “sling” is a handwoven hammock made of reclaimed and repurposed seatbelt webbing that otherwise would wind up in the waste stream.
Our Earthkeepers™ X-Band sandals feature organic canvas in the uppers and recycled rubber in the outsole and midsole. Burnished nubuck leather comes from a silver-rated tannery (one that has received a silver rating for its reduced energy use, reduced waste and quality water treatment).
Burt’s Bees chemical-free sunscreen provides UVA/UVB protection and helps keep skin hydrated without using chemical sunscreen actives like octinoxate and oxybenzone. Instead, titanium dioxide (a naturally-occurring mineral) creates a micro-fine barrier to reflect the sun’s harmful rays from Dad’s most sensitive spots.
When Father’s Day turns into night, Ikea’s Solig solar-powered lanterns keep the celebration going. These lights run on solar cells that transform sunlight into electricity, requiring no electrical connections and saving energy.
