Green is Good: 10 Green Gifts for $20 or Less

Giving a gift is a lovely, kind and touching gesture. Giving an eco-friendly gift is all that paired with a conscientious nod to Mother Nature. This guide proves you do not need to break the bank, nor be wasteful, to give thoughtfully.

| Posted: 04 Jan, 2011 by Rene

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• Pomegranate Shea Butter

  

  Sustainable, fair trade, and the best smelling body butter out there.

  $14 at Digs | Buy

  

  | Posted 01 Nov, 2010 by Rene

• Daisy Maternity Tee

  

  Made of organic cotton and bamboo, this super soft tee is the perfect (eco-friendly) gift for the newly expecting.

  $20 at Etsy | Buy

  (Kss Maternity)

  

  | Posted 14 Oct, 2010 by Rene

• Bike Chain Bottle Opener

  

  Add a monogram to make him feel extra cool as he pops a bottle cap.

  $15 at Red Envelope | Buy

  

  | Posted 28 Sep, 2010 by Rene

• Reusable Sandwich and Snack Bags

  

  A cute gift for back to school, these cotton bags are lined with nylon to contain any spills and come in plenty of eye-catching prints.

  $12 at Etsy | Buy

  (Sacksavers)

  

  | Posted 25 Sep, 2010 by Rene

• Organic Fair Trade Hot Chocolate

  

  Organic, fair trade and delicious all in one tin? That’s enough good Karma to last you through the year.

  $10 at Lake Champlain Chocolates | Buy

  

  | Posted 24 Sep, 2010 by Rene

• Bright Strap Basket

  

  Made from pallet straps, these baskets are versatile and practically indestructible.

  $20 at Twine | Buy

  

  | Posted 24 Sep, 2010 by Rene

• Hot/Cold Coffee Cozies

  

  Save your weight in cardboard with a reusable (and hip) coffee cozy. These come as a set of 3, so gift one or two to pals or keep all three for yourself in strategic places: Car, purse, pocket, desk drawer.

  $15 at Etsy | Buy

  (Ittybittybag)

  

  | Posted 22 Sep, 2010 by Rene

• Green Toys Stacker

  

  Made from recycled milk containers without any nasty chemicals or materials and ideal for the grabby/teething set.

  $14 at Child Trek | Buy

  

  | Posted 22 Sep, 2010 by Rene

• 50 Green Projects for the Evil Genius

  

  From compost containers to wind turbines, this book details 50 projects to greenify your home and life.

  $17 at Amazon | Buy

  (Jamir Shariff)

  

  | Posted 18 Sep, 2010 by Rene

• Upcycled Magazine Bowl

  

  Keep that magazine in circulation.

  $16 at Etsy | Buy

  (Gigigoods)

  

  | Posted 17 Sep, 2010 by Rene