Updated: 1:21 p.m. Monday, June 14, 2010 | Posted: 12:45 p.m. Monday, June 14, 2010
PITTSBURGH —
Why not help him in his quest to be more earth-friendly by buying something green.
Pittsburgh native Roberta Modena is the founder of WorldOfGreen.com, an earth-friendly, online shopping destination. Modena, who now resides in Florida, attended IUP and received her masters from Pitt. She launched World Of Green in February 2010.
Modena gave See and Be Seen her top picks for Father's Day gifts this year and explained why dad will appreciate these extra-thoughtful purchases.
"Dads like products that are durable, last longer and save them money," Modena said. These green products were selected for their sustainability. Products like the LeakAlertor are great gifts for dads because it installs in seconds (without tools!) and lets him know immediately when there's a leak, which can be the largest waste of water and money in a household. Plus, who better to lead by example than our fathers? As children, we learn from our parents, especially our dads."
ROBERTA'S TOP 11 PICKS:
BBQ Grill Cleaner by SoyClean ($7.99) -- SoyClean BBQ Grill Cleaner harnesses the power of soy for a high performance green alternative to traditional products. A safe and effective way to remove char, grease, and burnt-on barbecue residue from grills and smokers.
Biodegradable Pet Waste Bags ($12.99) -- A convenient quantity of bags in a manageable and also biodegradable package.
Recycled Glass Beer Mugs ($28) -- Recycled glass beer mugs allow you to savor a favorite beer, or root beer in style. "Set of 2" Holds approx: 16oz / 7" T" Made of 100% Recycled Glass
Turkish Organic Men's Shawl Collar Robe ($145) -- This soft and absorbent Men’s Shawl Collar Bathrobe is crafted with meticulous care, using only the finest quality 100% pure Turkish combed organic cotton.
Organic Cotton Bring Back The Beetles Tee ($28) -- 100% Certified Organic Cotton Tee made With 80% wind power. Printed with earth friendly PVC free inks. Free Shipping!
thinksport Insulated 25 oz Sports Bottle ($19.99) -- Free of BPA, phthalates, nitrosamines, melamine, PVC, and biologically harmful chemicals. Super insulated sports bottle made from double-walled stainless steel.
The Art of Shaving Natural Shave Cream ($22) -- The Art of Shaving Natural Cream softens and lifts the beard for a close and comfortable shave, and protects the skin from irritation and razor burn.
iSol Plus Portable Charger ($34.70) -- This innovative solar charger can be charged using free solar energy. No sun available? Don't worry, the iSol Plus can also be charged using your computer's USB port.
Sustainable Wood Father's Day Card ($6) -- Handmade in the USA with Eco-friendly sustainably harvested birch wood.
Men's Cork Casual Belt by Pelcor ($53) -- Nature's Cork and Pelcor North America, a Distributer for Pelcor, were founded in 2008 as a response to our ever increasing environmental problems.
LeakAlertor™ (19.95) -- The LeakAlertor™ is a small (just 2"x3"), electronic device that can detect those pesky intermittent, slow and invisible toilet leaks that can easily waste 200 gallons of water per day and cost $500 per year. Use coupon code WOG0410 to receive $5 off! “As Seen on QVC”
As a special offer for WPXI.com viewers, WorldOfGreen.com is offering free samples of the biodegradable pet waste bags and EatCleaner Biodegradable wipes which naturally and safely clean your fruits and vegetables when you can't buy organic. Click here to request your free samples!