One great way to reduce your carbon footprint and lower the cost of your daily commute is replace your car with an e-bike. The Joe Fly e-bike (pictured above) is one of the sexier alternatives. Made by Italian bike maker Prima Power Bikes – the Joe Fly is a pedal-assist electric bike, meaning you start pedaling and the bike’s 250 watt hub-mounted electric motor will kick-in to help you reach speeds up to 15 mph.

You can travel about 20 miles on a full charge, which will get most people to their job, or the local farmers’ market.

The Joe Fly has 3 driving modes: eco (for extended distance), normal and boost (for extra speed), other features include: a regenerative braking system, an Ni-MH battery, a multi-function display, a front disk brake, front fork suspension, electronic anti-theft protection and a polymer body. Largo Scooters sells the stylish Joe Fly in the US.

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Great little stocking stuffer … Now I know what to get my biking, boarding, kayaking, camping loving niece … the Joe-2-Go by Origin8 … attaches via screw to the handlebars and you’re good to pedal, sip and go. No more messy spills. Bronze colored aluminum. Comes in 2 sizes – see below; $13 @ amazon.com

specs:
Standard size fits most standards cups – inside diameter tapers from 78mm to 75mm.
XL size fits larger cups – inside diameter tapers from 83mm to 78mm.
Made of durable 6061-T aluminum alloy, with a 25.4mm (1-inch) clamp to fit most common handlebars.

suggestion: measure your reusable drink cup before purchasing.

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The Arbor Element CX Snowboard is a great gift for any earth-friendly snowboarders in your clan. The sustainably produced board (Forest Stewardship Council certified for sustainable production) is designed for the most challenging mountain conditions. The board features a lightweight poplar core, 2 bamboo compression axles, a sustainably sourced inlaid wood topsheet, a sturdy ultra-thin finish made from bio-plastic and steel edges made from 60% recycled material. Green indeed! Find it @ amazon.com

Great for campers, survivalists and any guy with an off-grid underground lair – the Eton Microlink Radio can be powered by the sun or via its hand-crank. The solar-powered radio, which is also a cell phone charger and flashlight, will to keep you in touch with emergency band radio stations and civilization. amazon.com $30

This e-bike is for the biker boy on your gift list.  The Currie Technologies eZip Men’s Trailz Electric bike can be powered by pedaling or via its electric motor. You can find it on @ amazon.com for around $450.

If you’re looking to up the style quotient of your man Nau (photos above) is a great source of high-quality sustainable clothing and accessories.  Check out a full array of gifts ideas for active guys at nau.com.

Buy American. Pendleton Shwood sunglasses feature Carl Zeiss lenses with UVA & UVB protection – the frames are made from sustainably sourced Cherry wood – handcrafted in the USA. @ pendleton.com $210.

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Today Only $19.99 @ amazon.com … take your pick – green, blue, pink or orange and enjoy your campfire or on the go dining in BPA-free sustainable style.

German resort Waldseilgarten provides an opportunity for extreme travel and outdoor enthusiasts to take camping to the next level – spend the night of a lifetime camping high above the earth.

Located in Pfronten, Bavaria, Germany, the resort gives the chance, in addition to their other amenities like hiking, climbing, and ropes courses, for the camper to take refuge overnight in what is known as a “portaledge,” a tent suspension system that is normally used for climbers on overnight climbs.

Knowing that the initial idea may be somewhat intimidating, Waldseilgarten provides different portaledge experiences. Adventurers have the choice of trying to catch some winks sleeping on a tree-mounted platform at heights ranging from 100 to 300 meters, or they can opt for the full-on experience of spending an overnight stay on a cliff or mountainside platform at heights reaching a breathtaking 1,000 to 2,000 meters. (more…)

Over the years I’ve had many a bird feeder pillaged by voracious hordes of rampaging squirrels. I now believe a new approach may be in order – give our furry friends their own feeder to mitigate their raids on the bird feeders.

Andrew and Melissa of Andrew’s Reclaimed build their self-service squirrel feeders and other wood products out of reclaimed wood recovered from docks, fences, barns and other old structures – all very eco-friendly. $37 @ andrewsreclaimed Etsy shop.

Bike makers for the urban dweller, Brooklyn, New York City-based, Brooklyness, designs and builds two-wheeled solutions for the city commuter. Their CMYK 2.0 (photos above + below) folding electric commuter bike is a perfect vehicle for space-challenged apartment dwellers. The little bike can easily take you from home or apartment to rain, bus station or ultimate destination.

The handlebars and seat fold-down for carrying it on the train or bus – or ride it to the office, and fold it up and store under your desk or cube. (more…)

Whether pedaling happily down a country trail or traversing hazardous city streets, every biker knows the value of a good bell. Unsuspecting squirrels, walkers and the like inevitably cross our paths … sound the alarm, we’re coming faaast.

These handy little accessories are painted by hand with paints free of solvents and toxic perfumes; made by artisans in Montreal, Canada. Choose your favorite design – watermelon, ice cream or orange; $29/each. Find these bike bells at Poketo.

Now you can pour two cups of your favorite hot or cold beverage and take ‘em on the road, Bubba-style. Bubba Brands makes this sleek and handsome reusable drink container with all the right fixings:

• dual-walled food grade stainless steel, ergonomic body
• BPA-free
• vacuum insulated, keeps beverages cold for 12 hours and hot for 6 hours
• screw off lid features handy strap, and flip & sip top
• comes in orange, black, plum or our fave, brown
• made in the USA
• $9.99 @ bubbabrands.com.