Green Christmas-Top 10 Green Stocking Stuffers!
December 21st, 2009
These eco-friendly gifts are the perfect fit for your Christmas stocking.
Hanging stockings by the chimney is a time honored tradition for many people, but what goes inside those stockings is different for every family. The gifts can range from money and candy to toys and gift certificates.
If you’re looking a few green stocking stuffers for your eco-conscious family and friends, here are 10 great ideas that are sure to bring a smile to their face:
1. Arbor Day Foundation – Evergreen Gift Trees [1]
These adorable trees fit perfectly into stockings and can be planted outdoors, grown indoors or even stored in a refrigerator!
2. Organic Cow Finger Puppet from Playful World [2]
This cute cow finger puppet is made from organic alpaca fibers that were hand knitted by local women artisans in Peru.
3. ReusableBags.com – To-Go Ware RePEat Bamboo Utensil Set with Recycled PET Carrycase [3]
These utensils are made from 100% sustainably harvested bamboo, and the case is made from recycled plastic bottles.
4. Pin-up Organic Lip Balm [4]
Choose from over 40 flavors of certified organic and cruelty-free lip balm that come in cute vintage tins. The balm ingredients include apricot kernel oil, beeswax and avocado oil.
5. Incase Recycled Bamboo Slider iPhone Case [5]
Come on, you know that at least one person that you’re shopping for this year has an iPhone. Get them the ultimate green gift with an Incase Bamboo Slider. The case is made from 40% recycled bamboo shards. Also, check out my post on 10 Recycled iPhone Cases That Will Add Some Flair to Your Phone [6] for more ideas.
6. Lin Recycled Socks [7]
Keep their feet warm this winter with a cool pair of Lin Recycled Socks. The socks are made from recycled cotton that is dye and chemical free, and they feature CoolMax, a special wicking property that keeps feet dry.
7. One World Projects – Fair Trade Angel Ornaments [8]
You can give a gift to your tree and help restore life in poor countries by purchasing these Angel ornaments, made by women from Latin America, Asia and Africa. The women hand-sew these beautiful ornaments to generate enough income to support their communities and families.
8. Eggling [9]
Grow herbs like basil and flowers like petunias in your home or on your office desk with these eco friendly Egglings! You just open the top of the porcelain egg, add some water and watch the egglings bloom into plants.
9. Mi Voga Organic Soap Bar – Montana Prairie [10]
This soap bar made in Montana contains lemongrass, sage and spearmint oils. It’s great for both men and women.
10. Best in Show – Organic Oscar Monkey Dog Toy [11]
Finally, for fellow pet dog owners, this organically grown and unprocessed cotton monkey toy is the perfect way to say that your dog will be “hanging around” in the New Year! The fabric dye used on the toys is even made from natural plant and mineral extracts.
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