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!
Adirondack Ski Chair and Ottoman
www.uncommongoods.com
$500
This duo of chair and ottoman will surely bring a wave of conversation to any home. Handmade from retired water skis and dense, unfinished cedar from Oregon, the pair is perfect for when skiing fanatics finally make it to dry land. Made in Millbury, MA.
Ailanthus in Wheat Wall Art
www.inhabitliving.com
$70-$328
Made from 100% sustainable recycled polyester. Handprinted and handmade in the USA with environmentally-friendly inks with no chemical waste or disposal generated. All paper waste from this process is repurposed as shredded packing material. Product is recyclable at the end of its life-cycle.
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
store.gxonlinestore.org
$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
store.gxonlinestore.org
$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"
Grapevine Bonsai
www.vivaterra.com
$89
Trained and grown with care over many seasons, this Grapevine Bonsai produces clusters of intensely sweet Cabernet Sauvignon that are also reduced in size for a true-to-scale presentation. It flowers in spring, sheds leaves in late fall, and thrives indefinitely as a living gift.
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.
Leaf Hanging Fabric Panels
www.inhabitliving.com
$116
For use directly on your walls or to create soft barriers within large spaces. They allow natural light through during the day while providing privacy and appearing opaque in the evening. Made from 100% sustainable recycled polyester. Handprinted and handmade in the USA with environmentally-friendly inks with no chemical waste or disposal generated. All paper waste from this process is repurposed as shredded packing material. Product is recyclable at the end of its life-cycle.
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.
Orange & Chocolate Exfoliating Body Scrub
www.wailana.com
$16.95
Combining the exfoliating benefits of a scrub with the deeply moisturizing effects of the finest massage oils, the carefully formulated body scrubs will leave your skin soft, smooth, and supple.
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.
Rockstar Drink Charms
www.btcelements.com
$24
Get your party started right with our star shaped charms cut from old records! Translucent, shiny, and perfectly lightweight, these'll be the ultimate green conversation starter - oh and they'll help keep of your cocktail while you work the room. Makes a great hostess gift! Set of six colorful charms in blue, red, black, pink, green, purple, and pink.
Small Hanging Picture Frame
store.gxonlinestore.org
$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.
Spring Vase
www.btcelements.com
$30
This modern vase makes an excellent conversation piece. Put a few lilies or tulips in here to brighten up any space. Height 7", width 3 1/4", portion 8.5 ounces. Vase made from 100% Reclaimed from Westport Rivers wine bottle. Holder is a reclaimed bed spring. Made in Schofield, Wisconsin.
Star-Shaped Tealight Candleholders
store.gxonlinestore.org
$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.
Summer Grass Pillow
www.inhabitliving.com
$60
Made from 100% sustainable recycled polyester. Handprinted and handmade in the USA with environmentally-friendly inks with no chemical waste or disposal generated. All paper waste from this process is repurposed as shredded packing material. Product is recyclable at the end of its life-cycle.
Topaz Equus Tumbler Set
www.peacefulvalleygreetings.com
$40
Fashioned from the lower portion of a Californian Chardonnay bottle. Made in the USA.
Wine Barrel Stave Candle Centerpiece
www.vivaterra.com
$48
Take apart a used oak wine barrel and beautifully light up a room? By routing out inserts for tea lights on barrel staves that might otherwise be discarded, artisans have created stunning, gracefully arched candelabras that add warm, gentle illumination to dining tables or sideboards.
