Holiday shopping for notoriously hard to buy for guys can be hard enough without trying to find something that fits your green lifestyle too, so we’re rounding out our guide to stocking stuffers with plenty of green gear for the guy (or guys) on your list. Whether he’s into tech stuff or boy-friendly beauty products, you’ll find a green gift idea below.

Badger Winter Wonder Balm, $5.45

Coughs and colds are an almost inevitable aspect of winter, but this chest rub uses traditional herbs and essential oils to get your guy back to prime health in no time. If he’s not a fan of chest rub applications or is having more trouble with a stuffy nose, half a teaspoon of the balm in hot water makes a great (and decongesting) steam.

Patagonia Mountaineering Sock, $33.00

Socks may not be glamorous, but they’re definitely practical (and the more use a guy gets out of an item, the better). These natural merino wool socks from Patagonia are designed for mountaineering, with extra cushioning and warmth, but they’re also suited to more everyday use in cold climates.

Skweet Sport Bottle Wash, $11.95

One of the biggest detractors in using a reusable water bottle is convenience, and most of the time that means cleaning. Pick up a jar of Skweet bottle wash for the men you’re shopping for and they’ll be encouraged to use those Siggs and Klean Kanteens, thanks to the easy cleaning effect of the formula (which won’t leave them rinsing and re-rinsing soapy bottles). Click here to read more

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For most of us the holiday season will mean at least a few gifts (both bought and received), and some of those will usually be stuffed inside a stocking. It’s getting easier to think of eco-friendly Christmas gift ideas as more and more products add earth-conscious touches, but when it comes to the smaller items in stockings, a lot of us head straight to the nearest super-sized store. While you might find some green goods there, you’ll probably end up stocking your stockings with little plastic trinkets and all-artificial treats, which is no good if you’re trying to make every aspect of your holiday celebrations a little greener.

Stuffing stockings with less stuff is one quick way to cut down on the carbon impact, but you can also pick out eco-friendly stocking stuffers, like the favorites we’ve listed below (don’t forget to check back next week for grown up stocking stuffers).

Plan Toys Mushroom Kaleidoscope, $4.95

Every kids gets a kick out of staring into a kaleidoscope (even if they’re soon pretending it’s a spyglass instead), and this one from Plan Toys is made of recycled rubberwood without chemical processing. It’s also a steal.

Amigurumi Style Bunny, $15.00

This stuffed bunny is as cute as it is hard to pronounce, and promises a little craft time as you and your youngster crochet the rabbit from reused, recycled and repurposed materials (everything you need is in the package).

Yummy Earth Super Sour Lollipops, $1.94

If Christmas morning candy is part of your stocking tradition, throw in a few of these all-natural organic lollipops. They’re all natural and made without GMO ingredients, but sour and sweet enough to please even the pickiest of junior junk foodists. Click here to read more

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Whether you take it camping, to the backyard or on a day trip to the park, beach or ballpark, Freeplay Energy’s EyeMax WB has got you covered. The rubberized finish makes it rugged enough for use just about anywhere and you’ll never have to worry about finding an outlet or hauling extra batteries around. Instead, you can power up your tunes with three eco-friendly options: A solar panel, a do-it-yourself hand crank (30 seconds of work equals 35 minutes of airtime) and a built-in rechargeable battery.

The solar weatherband radio never runs out of power, which is one reason why it’s a good radio to have around in an emergency. It’s also equipped with a LED flashlight–key for blackout situations. You can also get up-to-the-minute weather updates so you know when to take cover. The radio also receives US government (NOAA) and Canadian government (MSC) weather broadcasts. Click here to read more

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If you haven’t sent Mom a Mother’s Day gift yet, rest assured you still have time to send her something green and gorgeous. Order this bouquet of 15 Gerbera daisies today for a Saturday delivery. The blooms are grown in California and they’re USDA certified organic. Choosing organic flowers helps support sustainable farming techniques and guarantees you won’t be sending any pesticides along with your green gift.

Your mom will also appreciate that 5% of the proceeds from these flowers will be donated to Healthy Child, Healthy World, a non-profit that educates parents and caregivers about environmental toxins that affect children’s health.

Organic Bouquet also offers recycled glass vases and recycled cards with soy based inks and it uses eco-friendly hydration methods for shipping and recycled or recyclable packaging. Click here to read more

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Looking for a fun way to teach your kids about saving the earth? Earthwise Kids has three eco-friendly storybooks to do just that. It’s never too early to encourage your child to be an eco advocate so put these stories into heavy bedtime rotation. In Protect the Ocean, Tippy the turtle offers eco-friendly advice explaining why keeping the beach clean is so important for preserving his home.

What’s great about this series, versus any old other children’s book with a green message, is that they’re made in a green way, too. Traditional books, which by nature, aren’t very eco-friendly considering the trees needed to manufacture them. But these are made using recycled paper and soy-based inks, and since they’re paperbacks the carbon cost of shipping is less because they weigh less. Each book is also packaged in a biodegradable, reusable jute bag.

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