It’s all about green giving and reducing your carbon footprint, this year and for years to come. Become a sustainable gifter and join the ranks of those who march to a planet-friendly tune. What used to be fringe and obscure is now mainstream and practical as options for alternative and environmentally friendly products are available and abundant. You can make an impact with a variety of items, and at a variety of price points as well.
Even large retailers are joining in, and organic and fair-trade items can be found at some of your favorite department and specialty stores. Check the labels and leave your mark in a positive way with sustainable holiday giving.
Check out the rest of our 2009 Holiday Gift Guide for more gift ideas!
TreeHugger.com
The gift guide you’ll find here offers a wide variety of items for everyone in the family. There are green thumb gifts for gardeners, organic baby clothes, household accessories and toys.
The Nature Conservancy
Protecting nature and preserving life is their motto, and giving the gift of clean water and land preservation, as well as animal protection, are some of the gifts that you can give.
OrganicBug.com
Sustainable products promoting healthy lifestyles, fair trade, handmade and organic items help to support sustainable giving.
eConsciousMarket.com
You’ll find clothing and accessories, home and office, yoga and more for eco-conscience gifts. Fair trade and recycled gifting is just the beginning.
NubiusOrganics.com
Not just good, but good for you. You’ll find innovative products for eco-conscious living. Tote bags, home items and baby and kids are just a few of the items here.
A Wild Soapbar
What’s more important than what goes next to your skin? Natural, organic soaps are custom and handmade just for you, with a money back guarantee.
Fiddler’s Green Farm
Shop on line for certified organic foods at a store with stone-ground grains, flour, corn meal, organic pancake, waffle, muffin, biscuit, cookie and cake mixes, organic cereals, jams and blueberry syrup, and organic coffees and teas. Also, get organic gift baskets from Maine.
GreenGiftGuide.com
This site is a guide to shopping for green items online. You’ll find tips for home and office entertaining and gift giving.
GreenFibres
Eco goods and garments include gifts for men, women and children as well as household and lifestyle products.
World of Good by eBay
Where shopping shapes the world is one of the largest online eco-friendly sites on the Web. Find gift guides for her, him and the kids that include more than 9,000 products.
Etsy
Your place to buy and sell all things handmade; it’s novel and inspired with unique items for everyone on your list.
