gifts

According to the 22nd Annual Holiday Survey of retail spending trends, commissioned by Deloitte, 1 in 5 consumers will purchase “eco-friendly”

There's lots of info about buying green gifts, but how can you GET a green gift when it's your turn to receive?  Is it acceptable to just come right out and ask?  Or does that cross the line to tacky?

A really easy read on some quick and easy ways to go green in a few minutes - perfect for beginners AND for those of us who tend to obsess and forget about the little things we can do as well!

Awesome t-shirts based on simple messages that have the power to inspire others.

We've picked the best of the best from companies involved in White Apricot's Exclusive Offers, so you can get the extra gift of a great discount on top of your Mother's Day gifts. And, happy hinting to your loved ones on what to get you too!

This is a great gift guide for all sorts of eco-friendly Valentine's Day gifts. The recommendations range from romantic gifts to fun ideas for kids to make.

Organic Style is an eco-friendly boutique that offers gifts, flowers, and more. But they are more than just pretty flowers and yummy chocolates. Their products are organic, sustainable, and fair trade. You’ll actually be making a difference shopping there.

Global Conduct has a great fair trade website which not only acts as an online store but does a really great job of giving transparent information on fair trade handicrafts and the people who make their products. They also have links to the Australian and International Fair Trade Associations. There is something for everyone in their  range of handcrafted products with some of the embroidered products being museum quality traditional craft.

Only Fair is a fresh and exciting web based gift shop specialising in fair trade gifts. With our range including ceramics from Peru, jewellery from India and stationery from the Philippines, we aim to stock a wide range of affordable gifts to appeal to everyone's taste.

We also offer fair trade parties in the West Norfolk area with hostesses receiving 10% to spend on any of our items on all sales over £80. Visit the website for further details or contact us on 01366 386974.

Better late than never I guess... here are some great green gift ideas for "yoga fiends" from the 2007 TreeHugger green gift guide.

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) offers consumers online resources on how to properly recycle old electronics equipment.

Discussion on the Energy Star program, on "greening your holiday" with electronics, gifts, products, and services that are energy efficient and save money.

It's no surprise that the holiday season can make anyone feel like they're committing naughty eco-sins - trash bags full of wrapping paper, boxes upon boxes to throw away and perfectly good electronic devices tossed in the trash as soon as they're replaced with the newest ones.  But, there are a few simple and fun ways for everyone to make sure they can give fabulous gifts that are greener and kinder during the holidays.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency

Celebrate the holidays and give gifts in a healthy and sustainable way with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as your gift guide! It's more fun than you can imagine to give really good stuff that people actually need rather than stuff that will end up in a landfill or closet.

Tie this 100% organic cashmere neck tie on for a quick hit of warmth and panache.

Are you already sick of holiday shopping and it isn't even December? Take some of the stress away AND give gifts that keep on giving: make donations to charities for your friends and family. I know, I know, tearing open an envelope on Christmas morning just doesn't have the same magic as a beautifully wrapped gift. Here are a few suggestions for having the best of both worlds.

Whilst Sheep Poo Air Fresheners might not be what you were thinking of giving your loved ones this Christmas, some of the other ideas might be inspiring!

Several manufacturers are offering solar powered devices one can give as gifts this holiday season including kayaks, carrying bags and toothbrushes.

It's amazing how much paper is wasted each year with gift wrapping. Here are some easy ways to save money and go easier on the environment, all while wrapping a gift that will be sure to get noticed under the tree this year.

Here you are folks, a random assortment of things you can make for people you love. Things that are better than things you can get in shops because: a) they’ve been made locally, b) they’ve not cost you much, and c) they’re made with love. If you’ve taken the pledge to buy handmade this xmas, you can take it a step further by making handmade yourself.

Great list of eco-pretty, i.e. eco-friendly and pretty, holiday gifts for women. Guys, listen up! We all know finding gifts for anyone can be enough of a challenge on its own, but finding gifts that are eco-friendly and pretty enough for a discerning gal?

Oxfam America works in 26 countries around the world. This catalog contains gift items that symbolically represent our work. The items selected represent project goals from grants disbursed by our seven offices around the world. The purchase of each gift item is a contribution toward Oxfam America's many programs, not a donation to a specific project or goal. Your donation will be used where it is needed the most--to help people living in poverty throughout the world.

As the song goes, it’s “the most wonderful time of the year.” But what most Americans don’t realize is that the holiday season is also one of the most challenging times of the year for the environment, generating wasted energy, added pollutants and millions of tons of extra trash.

Finding high-quality eco-friendly gifts for children this holiday is no easy task. Check out this awesome Top 11 list of picks for the prettiest toys, games and kits that encourage the spirit of preserving and prettifying our planet.

As we gear up for the holiday season, don’t get drawn in to the shopping frenzy with all the plastic, the sparkles and the tat. Here’s an idea: only give handmade gifts this Christmas.

These plastic-y, funky looking things are a little, well, funky. What do they want with you? Are they taunting you? Look closer…these are Plant-Me Pets, a latex, compostable, fully growable series of characters with seeds for eyes. Comes in cantaloupe, tomato, or pumpkin plant varieties. This is great for kids, and I think adults might secretly like it too. I always get a laugh looking at those little legs sticking out of the dirt. Makes a great gift for kids, hard to shop people, or design freaks who love the, well, funky.