MNN - Mother Nature Network

Yesterday, I featured Treasure Wheels from Israeli designer Yael Livneh noting that this $39 DIY dolly kit for urban scavengers could make for a great graduation gift. Because, after all, nothing says, "you're officially a grown-up now so furnish your own damned apartment" like a set of wheels and a pair of braces that come in a cute satchel.

 

That said, not every college grad will appreciate a gift that suggests that he or she furnish their first post-college home with potentially bedbug-ridden curbside castaways.

 

Below, you'll find a dozen additional, mostly eco-friendly gift ideas for recent college grads that will not only be hunting for meaningful employment this summer but for a place to lay their heads at night (that is, if they're not returning to the nest). These ideas range from utilitarian to comforting ... and then there's the top item, an accessory that will ensure that recent graduates steer clear of cell phone radiation and never, ever forget to call Mom and Dad.