Great Green Gifts: Techie Edition

With Black Friday fast approaching and the holidays right around the corner I thought I'd highlight some great green gifts that might not be on your list, but would make a great edition, particularly for that hard to shop for fuddy duddy. These trendsetting green gadgets and gizmos aren't only environmentally conscious, but they'll also turn your friends green with envy.

1. Check out the eGO Cycle. This emission free vehicle is great for the urban commuter. You can park the helio cycle in the bike rack and travel in the bike lane, but you won't get tired up hills, and you'll have the wind flying through your hair in a much more manageable and eco-friendly vehicle than a motorcycle or scooter. Plus, the eGo comes in colors like Wasabi, and Very Well Red--delicious and stylish fun.

2. A guitar made of hemp? A Mada Guitar is just that. Hemp, a highly sustainable eco material replaces the traditional wood. So, does hemp sound good? According to Mada, "the permanent transition from impact sound into airborne sound is essential to the sound. That's how resonances are formed. This makes Hempstone the perfect 3 dimensional molding material for music instruments. The material consists of 100 % hemp fibres and contains no plastics, which would close these resonance-gaps.

3. The Freeplay Summit Self Sufficient Radio doesn't use batteries or a plug, instead the radio's solar panel charges in a sunny window sill. Or you can crank out your tunes manually. For every 30 seconds of hand cranking, enjoy 30 minutes of music.

4. The Sink Positive will not only become a conversation piece, but it will save you hundreds of dollars on your water bill. This water saving accessory sink helps you easily conserve water. It turns your handwashing water in the water used to flush the toilet the next time around.

5. While your solar powered Energy Sun Bag will have to be shipped from its German place of invention, the wait will be worth it. The solar panel on the bag generates enough energy to charge most portable gadgets like cell phones, MP3 players, laptops, etc. On top of that, the bag weighs only 1 lb. Pretty cool.

While the top of the line green gadgets occasionally are pricier up front often times the savings reaped by energy and power conservation are worth the up front price tag. Additionally, newer green gadgets often come with great warranties, some even offering lifetime guarantees.

Check back throughout the holiday season for other great green gift recommendations and check out our latest list of weekly green deals. Follow me on Twitter @CoupieSavings for great fashion deals.