Gaiam, standing for ‘I am’ and ‘mother earth,’ is a health-conscious, environment friendly store that retails products which are good for you and do not harm the environment. Truly forward-looking in its approach, Gaiam believes in the concept of LOHAS – Lifestyles of health and sustainability. Started in 1988 by Jirka Rysavy, Gaiam.com focuses on holistic nurturing of the mind, body and soul.
All natural
At Gaiam.com, you will find home solutions for bedrooms, living rooms and bathrooms. There are products that enhance air and water quality. Organic fabrics, non-chemical cleaning tools and products, recycled toilet paper, energy saving electricals, fair trade embellishments and jewelry, pet care accessories and solar insect repellents are some examples of its product line. Gaiam’s apparel section contains clothing, footwear, intimates and baby wear. As a policy, a part of every item sold at Gaiam goes to support non-profit organizations.
For green living, Gaiam.com offers many innovative products like battery chargers, eco tools, solar gadgets, wind generators, hydroelectric turbines, biofuels and transportation solutions. You can even find a range of books, DVDs, and yoga and fitness equipment for a healthy body and soul.
Do your bit for the earth
If you are committed to promoting organic living and fair trade, what better place to start than here. Beautifully presented Gaiam gift cards are available from $25 upwards. To reduce use of paper, you can even email gift certificates. Gaiam also hosts an annual sale with huge discounts ranging from 20% to 70%.
To make your green statement explicit, you can set up an online Gift registry at Gaiam.com. This will not only avoid gift duplication but also impress your friends!
Gaiam shipping rates start from a mere $5.95. Care is taken to be environment friendly and orders are packed in clean, recycled boxes.