Green Gifts for the Home
Shop green and eco-friendly gifts for the home for your friends and family. These also make great housewarming, hostess or engagement gifts. This list will be updated periodically, but if you notice any errors or know of a gift that belongs on this list, e-mail Green Promise at resources@greenpromise.com. Shop responsibly!
Artichoke Green Cotton Blanket
www.3rliving.com
$125
Luxurious throws with beautiful natural designs knitted right into the fabric. These blankets are made from eco2cotton, comprised of pre-consumer fibers and clippings that are collected after the cut and sew process, sorted by color and blended. The resulting cotton-like fluff can be used as a fill for stuffing and pads or for spinning new solid and organic looking yarns. Available in 50"x60", Artichoke Green
Bamboo "Edward Salad Hands"
www.3rliving.com
$20
Popular, ergonomic Edward Salad Hands make a great addition to any kitchen. These Edward Salad Hands are made of "Notreeinum" (pressed bamboo fiber) and make perfect salad servers. Bamboo, Light Color. Size: 4" x 7"
Beeswax Star Candle
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$16
5 pointed star with burn time of over 40 hours. Comes in a gift box. Country of Origin is the United States. Dimensions: 3" x 3". This item includes a card with a story behind what makes this candle special.
Copper Teapot and Teacup from Nepal
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$68.95
Beautiful copper teapots and cups completely hand molded, soldered and finished with detailed engraving from a small village in Western Nepal via Ganesh Himal Trading. Here, the Papal Metal Group, along with ACP, work in a traditional blacksmith cooperative to produce one-of-a-kind copper kitchenware. ACP is a non-profit Nepalese group that provides technical help and marketing services to low-income producers throughout Nepal. Watch the copper change colors with every boil. Country of Origin: Nepal / Tibet.
Dimensions: Grande Copper Teapot: fills six cups; 9" dia. x 3" height.
Petite Copper Teapot: fills three cups; 5" dia. x 3.5" height
Copper Teacup: serves one cup; 1.5" x 3.75"
Hana Chest
www.gaiam.com
$34
The beautifully crafted ceramic drawers of our Hana Chest fit snugly into a frame of sustainably harvested mango wood that's burnt and painted with white clay in a chemical-free process. Crafted in the SarhanPur wood workshop in Uttar Pradesh, India, by disadvantaged and often homeless artisans. By working with the fair trade Tara Project, these artisans are able to obtain vocational training both to market their handicrafts, which helps them earn a living, and to provide schooling for underprivileged children. Approximately 9-1/4" H x 8" W x 4-1/4" D. Imported.
Hand-Crafted Tire Swings Made from Recycled Tires
www.closetheloop.com
$89.95 - $205.95
Indoor/outdoor swings crafted from recycled tires. They can be hung on a large branch, under a raised deck, or from a strong ceiling beam. They are even compatible with your current swing set. Swings are copyrighted, lab tested and follow the A.S.T.M.-F1148-88 home playground equipment safety standards.
Mrs. Meyers Gingerbread Holiday Clean-Up Kit
www.3rliving.com
$15.99
This nifty little kit makes cleaning easy. Smaller sizes of Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day top-selling household cleaners in an uplifting Gingerbread scent will warm the heart and home during the hectic holiday season. Each Holiday Clean-Up Kit Includes:
Room Freshener, 8oz
Liquid Dish Soap, 8oz
Countertop Spray, 8oz
All Purpose Cleaner, 8oz
Naked Soy Candle
www.ourgreenhouse.com
$15
Pure soy candle with essential oils amazing smells! 8oz tin. Candle containers -- both tin and glass -- are made in the U.S. Packaging and labels are printed on recycled papers using soy-based inks. Candle wicks are made with 100% cotton.
Organic Rice Hull Container Gardens -- Basil or Parsley
www.ourgreenhouse.com
$15.99
Complete container gardens made from renewable rice hulls. Celebrate gardening with a lighter footprint on the earth. 100% biodegradable. Choose from organic Basil or Organic Parsley.
Protect our Earth Glasses
www.uncommongoods.com
$40
These recycled glasses are a great first step to a more mindful and environmentally friendly lifestyle. Made from the bottom halves of Bordeaux bottles that were "rescued" on the way to the landfill, each glass represents a second chance for these bottles to be useful, beautiful objects. The distinct design carries 'Protect Our Earth' in 4 languages: English, Spanish, Afrikaans (South African) and French. The branch patterns are also etched instead of printed with inks, further making these drinking glasses as sustainable as they are beautiful. Perfect for casual outdoor dining or recreating summer warmth indoors during the colder months. Made in Wisconsin. Sold as a set of 4. Dishwasher safe.
Small Hanging Picture Frame
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$16.50
A petite teakwood picture frame dangles elegantly from a sturdy wrought iron stand. No polish or coloring was used to enhance its beauty, just the original piece of wood. Northern Thailand is one of the few places where teakwood can be found and purchased. This special wood has a life expectancy of 75 years if left untreated, due to its natural rubber content that resists moisture. Contains handmade paper as the backdrop. Country of Origin: Vietnam. Dimensions: Fits picture 2.25" x 2.5"; Stand 7" h. Includes card sharing the story behind what makes this gift special.
Star-Shaped Tealight Candleholders
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$8 each or 3 for $21
These star-shaped tealight candleholders shine! Three color choices; red, blue or green, or choose all three and save. Each star holds one tealight candle (not included.) Country of Origin is India.
Dimensions: 4" dia. Big Dipper's Beeswax Tealight Candles are a perfect accompaniment to these candleholders.