Green Christmas Guide

Buying green no longer means hemp socks and tie-dyed pot holders for the whole family. Though your mom really does seem to love her tie-dyed pot holder.

This year, buy some gifts that won’t hurt the planet. And make your mom a T-shirt.

| Posted: 16 Dec, 2008 by Melissa Summers

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• Cardboard Speakers

  

  Now when they ship these, do they come in a box?

  $42 at MOMA Store | Buy

  

  | Posted 16 Dec, 2008 by Melissa Summers

• Seastone Rare Earth Magnets

  

  Even your fridge is Zen.

  $4 at 3r Living | Buy

  

  | Posted 15 Dec, 2008 by Melissa Summers

• Coffee, Tea, Or Me Dishtowel Set

  

  Reduce your paper towel consumption, increase your smug self-satisfaction.

  $28 at Build A Nest | Buy

  

  | Posted 15 Dec, 2008 by Melissa Summers

• Candle Place

  

  Made from the wood of discarded small branches, this candle holder makes an easy centerpiece.

  $35 at Hip and Zen | Buy

  

  | Posted 12 Dec, 2008 by Melissa Summers

• Swoop Soft Bowl

  

  Felt bowls to collect odds and ends or soak up extra water from a house plant.

  $39 at Vivavi | Buy

  

  | Posted 12 Dec, 2008 by Melissa Summers

• Bamboo Chopping Block

  

  A nice, thick chopping block made of bacteria-resistant bamboo.

  $59 at Green Feet | Buy

  

  | Posted 11 Dec, 2008 by Melissa Summers

• Reclaimed Marble Garden Ball

  

  A decorative garden ball made of reclaimed marbles. Keep a few marbles on hand so you’ll have extras when the neighborhood kids start prying these free.

  $150 at TaDahpdx | Buy

  

  | Posted 11 Dec, 2008 by Melissa Summers

• Recycled Glass Dishes

  

  Hand painted dishes made of recycled glass. There are butter dishes, soap dishes, and serving platters. Hang them on a dark wall, or put them to work.

  $79 at Fox and Clover | Buy

  

  | Posted 10 Dec, 2008 by Melissa Summers

• Grey Reusable Soap Sweater

  

  What the heck is this?

  It’s a little jacket you slip over your soap that both saves soap and acts as a washcloth. Made of reclaimed wool, this soap sweater makes a rich lather and is reusable.

  $8 at Later Bloomer | Buy

  

  | Posted 10 Dec, 2008 by Melissa Summers

• Subway Tile Pattern Baby Blanket

  

  Made from old sweaters, 100% recycled wool. This means you can feel 10% less guilty about all those disposable diapers.

  $79 at Ply Textiles | Buy

  

  | Posted 08 Dec, 2008 by Melissa Summers

• Low Round Bamboo Bowl

  

  Made from fast-growing bamboo, this bowl is safe for hot and cold foods.

  $33 at Re-Modern | Buy

  

  | Posted 08 Dec, 2008 by Melissa Summers

• Eco Friendly Dryer Sachets

  

  These lavender-filled sachets scent about ten loads of laundry, and can be refreshed with a few drops of lavender oil.

  $8 at Refabulous | Buy

  

  | Posted 08 Dec, 2008 by Melissa Summers

• Metro Map Bowl

  

  Recycled paper bowls for your keys and loose change.

  $18 at Pica Pica Design | Buy

  

  | Posted 05 Dec, 2008 by Melissa Summers