Finding the perfect gift for dad on Father's Day is not always easy, so we have put together a list of eight Eco-Friendly gift ideas for you. Some are practical, some are expensive, and some are just plain fun. So this year don't just give another tacky tie, give dad a green gift and tell him just how much you appreciate him and all the sacrifices he has made.

Solar Powered Watch
Freestyle has created their first solar powered watch called the Boiler. The battery gets charged by the sun and can stay charged for up to 12 months. The Boiler's look is unique and it is equipped with a chronograph, alarm, timer, dual time and NightVision™ backlight display. The watch retails for $115, which is reasonable for a stylish watch.

The Kindle DX
The Kindle DX will be released this Summer, but you can pre-order this item now at Amazon for $489. This new version of the Kindle has a 9.7 inch screen which is much bigger than the previous version. The Kindle DX can store 3,500 books and has a Rotation Display Screen that is activated by turning the device sideways. It is completely wireless and requires no computer connection.

Eco Friendly Golf Balls

Dixon Earth Golf Balls are made from proprietary polymer which makes them 100% recyclable, but also playable. While some ecofriendly golf balls are recyclable, few of them pride themselves on actually being a good ball to play the game with. The balls contain non-renewable synthetic materials and compounds making Dixon Golf Balls green to the core. One dozen of these golf balls cost about $30.

Organic Cotton TShirt
Patagonia is a company that cares about the environement by offering a variety of clothing that is all eco friendly. Pictured here is their Men's Live Simply™ Guitar T-Shirt which is made of soft, ringspun 100% organic cotton. This trendy T-shirt is sure to be a hit with dad and he will be happy to know that 1% of all sales generated through Patogonia goes directly to preservation and restoration of the planet. This shirt can be purchases through their website for $30.

Eco Binoculars
Not only are these binoculars built for ruggedness, they are also built with the environment in mind.These eco-friendly binoculars are made with lead free glass lenses, non-choleric rubber eyepieces, and a biodegradable case and strap. The Nikon 10x25 Ecobins are priced at $169.95 and are shipped to your home shipped in an eco-friendly manner with tree free packing material.

Solar Computer Bag
The Voltaic Generator Computer Bag is the first solar bag powerful enough to charge a laptop. The high efficiency solar cells produce energy that generates up to 15 watts of power. The 58Wh LiIon battery has the same capacity as a standard laptop battery. The bag can carry laptops up to 17 inches and can also charge other electronic gadgets like phones and Ipods. It comes with a heafty price tag of $500.

Wind Up Lantern

For those dads that love the outdoors, the FreePlay Indigo LED Wind Up Table Lantern, would be great addition to his gear. This lantern provides 100,000 hours of use time and never has to be replaced. It can be charged through your standard wall outlet, or through its FreePlay wind technology. The item is available on Amazon for just under $50.

Digital/Waterproof Camera

This 3.0 mega pixel digital camera with video straps right to your wrist. This would be a great gift for the active ones that surf, ski, kayak, bike, or more. Not only does this camera take pictures, but it can also take up to 54 minutes of T.V. resolution video and can fit up to a 2GB SD Card (not included). The 3 MP Digital Waterproof Sports Wrist Camera retails for $150 on Amazon.

Does the arrival of the graduation season have you fretting over what gift to give your special graduate? Well worry no more! We have a list of cool, but practical gift ideas that any graduate would love, from high school grads to college grads. Each of these green gifts are easy on the environment, and will represent a special gift for the hard work and dedication that made their graduation a reality.

The Voltaic Solar Panel Backpack is equipped with solar panels designed to produce enough charge for all hand held electronics. Solar panels are embedded into the backpack producing up to 15 watts of power, which is enough to completely charge a laptop. The backpack comes with 11 standard adapters which should be compatible with most devices, including cell phones and iPods. The Voltaic Backpack is a great way to charge electronics while hiking or getting to class.

The Kindle by Amazon
With the Kindle you can take your entire library with you no matter where you go. The Kindle is a 6” wireless reading device developed by Amazon that lets you download books right to the device. There are over 275,000 books you can download from the Kindle Store as well as newspapers and magazines.

Commuter Bike
The Iron Horse is a flat-bar commuter bike and is perfect for those who want to save on gas or those who just need a reliable city bike. The Iron Horse is an expanded version of the popular Triumph 2006 model and it incorporates wider tires and a flat bar for a faster fee.

iPod Touch
You can play hours of music with the iPod Touch which is offered in 8GB, 16Gb, and 32GB models. You can do just about everything with this version of the iPod, like surf the web, play games, watch movies, get directions and more. The Touch can also accept downloads from the iTune store of games and other paid and free applications. Its advanced technologies enable iPod touch to respond to both touch and movement. It also finds wireless networks and connects you to the Internet.

Electric Start Scooter
The Vespa Scooter will get you to your destination using less emissions and less gas than any car and you won’t have to fight for a parking space either. On average the Vespa gets about 70 mpg and takes about $8 to fill the tank up. It has an automatic twist and go engine with a maximum load of 330 pounds.

Blackberry Storm
A new Blackberry Storm is a great choice for someone just leaving high school, college, or for someone entering the workforce. The Blackberry specializes in retrieving email and is equipped with internet, camera, and GPS. Most cell phone service providers offer various models of the Blackberry.

Dell Latitude D600
The Latitude D600 has a thin sleek design that makes it ideal for traveling back and forth to school or work. Dell is one brand of laptops that Greenpeace ranks highly on their list of ecofriendly electronics. The D600 offers Intel CentrinoTM Mobile Technology featuring the Pentium M processor, Intel® PRO Wireless MiniPCI card.

Honor mom this year with something she will love for Mother's Day, and be gentle on the environment at the same time. Rather than the same, tired old gift of flowers and a card, both of which put a big burden on our environment, get the mom in your life something a little different this year. Here is a list of ten practical gift ideas that are all eco-friendly. Any of these gifts will be sure to make mom and Mother Earth happy.

Soy Based Candle
Bambu is a company that cares about the environment and is committed to using renewable products. This soy based candle is made from American grown soy beans and contain no non-toxic materials. The wicks are made from lead free cotton, the candle produces no soot, and it is completely biodegradable.

Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamp
This Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamp does more than just catch your eye, it’s good for you. Salt crystals cleanse the air due to the healthy negative ions they generate. This helps purify the air of allergens, dust, smoke and bacteria. When these salt crystals are lit by a small energy efficient light bulb of 15 watts or less, the crystal salt emits an electrical charge thus enriching our environment.

USB Earth Drive
The Earth Drive is the world’s first recyclable USB drive. The Earth Drive is built with biodegradable materials which allow the USB drive to be completely recyclable. The outer casing of the drive is biodegradable polyester made from renewable resources like corn. The Earth Drive is the perfect green storage media for mom to save all her family pictures.

The Lightpot
The Lightpot works with an overhead LED light that offers just the right amount of lighting for your plants and herbs to grow. With the lighting system built in, the planter can be placed anywhere in your home regardless of the rooms lighting conditions. The overhead light illuminates the greenery, which is a great way to brighten any room.

The Natural Fitness Natural Rubber Yoga Mat
This yoga mat is made from biodegradable, natural rubber which makes this an item to consider for mom on Mother’s Day. Unlike most yoga mats, this one is free of lead, cadmium, palates and PVC which make it safe for our environment. It is available several colors such as: ocean/night, earth/red rock, moss/ lavender – all which are reversible. The mat measures 24-Inch x 69-Inch x 0.19-Inches and retails for about $50 through Amazon.

E Magazine Subscription
The Environmental Magazine, also known as E, is published bimonthly and offers a variety of information on news and resources focused on the environment. This magazine offers information from recycling to rainforests, and from the global village to our backyards. E is published by a non-profit organization and works to promote environmental awareness. A one year subscription is $24.95 (6 issues) and a two year subscription is $49.90 (12 issues).

Handmade Eco-Friendly Gift Set
Surround mom with these eco-friendly items made from nature with this gift set that was crafted in Bali. The set includes handcrafted wooden boxes, a handmade writing journal, and a natural picture frame woven from natural palm. Each piece is a handmade original, harvested from the sustainable Bali forests. The frame holds one 4X6 photo that can be displayed vertically or horizontally. The set is available through Amazon for $72.

Reusable Shopping Bags
These Reusable Shopping Bags by Envirosax Mikado are printed with a beautiful floral Asian design. The eco-friendly reusable bags are lightweight, portable and waterproof. They are sold in packs of five and each has a 44lb. weight capacity and are equivelant to two plastic shopping bags. The bags are hand washable and cost about $40 for the set of five.

A "Green" Phone by Motorola
Recently, Motorola launched a new cellphone made from recycled plastic water bottles. Plastic bottles are of course made from petroleum, so Motorla is putting to good use something we should be using less of anyway. This is the first certified Carbonfree® cellphone on the market. The phone offers up to 9 hours of talk time, music player, and up to 2GB of memory. This trendy phone is not only green in color!

Eco-Friendly Laptop
The Modulus is a thin eco-notebook that was designed to consume less energy. With the special hinge design it allows for better air flow under the laptop keeping the internal components cool which leads to less energy consumption. This light weight notebook is ideal for taking to the office, library or school.