When you purchase sustainable and eco-friendly gifts for Christmas, you play a small yet important role in preserving the environment. As you shop for your loved ones, seek out gifts that are described as ‘organic,’ ‘eco-friendly,’ ‘fair trade,’ ‘sustainable,’ ‘green,’ and ‘recycled.’ A few suggestions include:
Recycled and Sustainable Jewelry
Nowadays, there is also a new crop of artists that create jewelry and other accessories out of recycled materials. For example, the Recycled Bicycle Chain Bracelet
Hemp Electronics Case
For the eco-conscious man in your life with an iPad, equip them with a stylish case that doubles as a sustainable gift made out of hemp
Fair Trade Coffee Sampler
Fair trade companies take into consideration the environment, workers, communities and the consumers when producing their products. Coffee is a popular fair trade item to add to your sustainable Christmas gift list. Coffee lovers and music lovers alike will certainly enjoy Larry’s Beans Fair Trade Organic Coffee, Rat Pack Set
Organic and Biodynamic Wine
When you’re attending a holiday party and need to quickly bring something 
along as a gift, a bottle of organic wine will surely do the trick. Seek out biodynamic selections and winemakers that use certified organic grapes.
Recycled Art
From scrap metal to broken goods long discarded in the trash, some of the most beautiful works of art come from recycled materials. Made from found or reclaimed materials, the Recycled Metal Flying Pig Garden Art Sculpture
When below-freezing temperatures and endless snowflakes trickle from the sky – boots, heavy coats, and other warmer attire certainly come in handy during the winter season. The weather colder also creates the perfect opportunity to shower family and friends with winter-related gifts. Perhaps you have an avid skier in the family or someone is heading to Aspen for a luxurious getaway. But, what do you get the loved one that follows an eco-friendly agenda?
is comprised of a blend of organic cotton and hemp with a rubber sole. Choose from colors Coffee Liqueur and Black Olive. Beyond their winter boots, Simple also offers a wide range of eco-friendly gifts, including travel wallets, messenger bags, backpacks, and handbags.
Tech Touch Finger makes good use of recycled soda bottles and packaging containers. Attractive features of the glove includes lightweight thermal retention and the patented Tech Touch pod located on the index finger, which conveniently makes it easier to maneuver an Ipod without having to remove gloves.
. Offering a “minimalist waste-free” design, the Ekolab satisfies the needs of eco-conscious skiers and snowboarders. Helly Hansen stands by environmentally responsible manufacturing practices without compromising “high-performance functionality.” A couple of features include three-layer waterproof breathable protection, attached hood, and powder skirt. If the Ekolab Jacket isn’t your style, check Amazon.com for a wide range of Helly Hansen jacket styles and colors for women.
. This sustainable and fair-trade product is comprised of collected and recycled silk sari cuttings that would have otherwise ended up as unnecessary clutter in a landfill. Grey fleece provides a full lining that delivers a soft feel and warmth. Taraluna also makes an array of colorful silk sari products, including scarves, gloves and handbags.
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