Reuseit.com's Top Ten Holiday Gifts That Make a Big Impact

Sept. 8, 2011 - PRLog -- Modern culture's gift-giving often comes at the expense of our environment (during the month of December, it's been estimated that households generate an extra 1 million tons of garbage per week). The holidays are the perfect opportunity to make a significant, long-lasting difference for the environment - by giving gifts that actually help people consume less, preserving natural resources and saving money, too.

"We pioneered the concept of gifting reusables," stated Vincent Cobb, founder of Reuseit.com. "With each reusable you gift, you effectively empower the recipient to reduce thousands and thousands of disposables. The net effect is enormous." Reuseit.com is a one-stop-shop for hundreds of beautifully-designed, eco-friendly alternatives to common disposables like plastic shopping bags, bottled water, plastic baggies, paper towels and more.

To help consumers select the right reusable for anyone, the company has created a comprehensive Gift Center to make the process easy, with buying guides, videos and hand-picked gift ideas For Him, For Her, For Kids and more.

1. Bobble Bottles - reusable water bottle with filter - $8.95 - $12.95
Affordably-priced, self-filtering water bottles available in three sizes, including a kids size. Help your friends and family kick the bottled water habit in style.

- Built-in carbon filter lasts for more than 300 uses
- Made from 100% recycled and recyclable PET
- Made in the USA
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2. Black + Blum Bento Boxes - $17.95 - $21.95
These compact, sturdy and versatile lunchboxes are perfect for packing a healthy and well-balanced meal. Makes a great gift for your co-worker, or for eco-conscious teens.

- Thick, sturdy construction
- Certified lead and cadmium free
- Microwave and dishwasher safe
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3. reuseit™ Recycled PET Mesh Ultra-compact Tote - $9.95
A smart, stylish, 55%-recycled shopping bag that folds into its own compact pouch. Made from super-lightweight, tear-proof nylon mesh with EcoCircle fabric.

- Made from innovative EcoCircle fabric - a closed-loop, cradle-to-cradle recycling system for polyester products
- Folds into tiny, attached pouch
- Opens to full size bag that holds over 25 lbs
See more ultra-compact shopping bags

4. iSi Twist n' Sparkle Beverage Carbonating System - $49.95
Gift a gift that allows your friends & family to make their own fizzy fruit juices, ice cream dessert floats, cocktails, soda and more - without the waste of disposable plastic bottles.

- No electricity or batteries needed
- Eliminates many wasteful plastic soda bottles
- Includes a recipe booklet

5. Libre glass tea bottle - $25.95
A beautiful glass bottle idea for hot or cold drinks. Double-wall insulation keeps the outside cool to the touch, with a built-in filter for hot tea on the go.

- All-in-one tea infuser & travel mug
- Double-wall construction keeps beverages hot for an hour
- Wide mouth for easy cleaning

6. Vapur collapsible water bottle - $8.95 - $15.95
When empty, the Vapur bottle rolls up flat for portability, and can be conveniently stored in bags, purses or pockets and filled for on-the-go hydration. Ideal for work, school, play or at the gym.

- Flattens and rolls up when empty for maximum, compact portability
- Top-rack dishwasher-safe
- Made in the USA
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7. Reusable cutlery - $2.25 - $14.95
Stylish, portable alternatives to disposable knives, forks and spoons. They make great stocking stuffers for students, office workers, or anyone who brown-bags it.

- Replaces single-use disposable plastic utensils
- Available in a variety of materials - bamboo, stainless steel, titanium and more!

8. Glass water bottles - $9.95 - $39.95
Help your friends and loved ones cut back on plastic bottle and paper cup waste with a beautiful, stylish glass water bottle.

- BPA-free
- Available in several styles
- Many price points

9. Reisenthel market basket - $39.95 - $59.95
One of our best-selling holiday gifts year after year. Comparable size to grocery store hand-basket. Ideally suited for farmer's markets, small grocery loads, picnics, & gardening.

- 20+ styles available
- Durable, lightweight aluminum frame
- Insulated and kids versions available

10. Toddy Cold Brew Coffee System - $34.95
Friends and family can save money and cut back on to-go coffee cups by brewing their own delicious coffee concentrate at home. Served hot or iced, it's perfect for the coffee lover in your life.

- Requires no electricity to operate - all you need is water, coffee and time!
- Coffee concentrate may be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks without any deterioration in taste or freshness.

Don't forget the rechargeable batteries and reusable gift wrap!

Top 10 Gift Picks: http://www.reuseit.com/buzz/press-resources/holidaytop10
Gifts for Every Niche: http://www.reuseit.com/buzz/press-resources/gifts_everyone
Gift Center: http://www.reuseit.com/store/gift-center-c-17.html

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reuseit.com is a triple-bottom-line company, supporting Fair Trade Practices and donating 1% of all sales to environmental causes. To date, reuseit.com has empowered its 250,000+ customers to eliminate nearly 1 billion use-and-toss items.