Some Notes for Green Interior Design Gift Ideas
The first green area that many people need to improve in their homes is energy efficiency. There are big savings to be made on energy bills by buying the right earth friendly products. Such products include Earthmate CFLs which use 75% less electricity than standard incandescent light bulbs. Earthmate CFLs are recommended because they are low in mercury. Bigger savings can be made by using a good programmable thermostat that allows the home owner to avoid heating and cooling an empty house.
The second area where green interior gift ideas can make a difference is water conservation. You can halve the cost of a shower by installing an Oxygenics 80227 TriSpa Shower. Similarly, water consumption can be drastically reduced by installing low flow faucet aerators.
The third area with which green interior design is primarily associated is indoor air quality. The main culprits of ‘building sickness syndrome’ are volatile organic compounds or VOCs. Buy Insl-x Coatings Naturescape Zero VOC paint for interior decoration. Also be cautious about new furniture and flooring. These often contain adhesives that off-gas VOCs. To avoid this problem buy antique furniture (the VOCs have long since evaporated from old furniture) for a friend.
And finally, why not get a friend a radon tester kit with free lab testing? Radon is the second highest cause of cancer after smoking tobacco. A radon tester kit allows you to check indoor radon levels so you can take appropriate action if necessary.
There are so many great green interior gift ideas out there. This brief summary is just to give you a hint as to what you might look for.