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Gifts for the Eco Diva

  • Envirosax Reusable Shopping Bag Envirosax Reusable Shopping Bag $7.95 for one, or $38 for a set Why it's green: Paper? Plastic? How about neither. These chic bags hold twice what a standard supermarket bag does, so the set of five carries a lot of bang for the buck. From Green Picks
  • Long-sleeve bamboo shirt Long-Sleeve Bamboo Shirt $62 Why it's green: This garment is made from 100% organic cotton or bamboo with water-based inks. Sales help the Environmental Media Association mobilize the entertainment industry to educate people about the environment and inspire them into action. From Green Picks
  • vintage record bowl Vintage Record Bowl $25 Why it's green: Made from a reused record. Super cool. From Greenopia
  • cider hair rinse John Masters Organics Herbal Cider Hair Rinse $17 Why it's green: Wild-crafted, organic, and free from artificial colors, fragrances, and fillers, this mixture of herbs and apple cider vinegar cleans without stripping for silky, eco-friendly locks. From ecoFabulous
  • recycled newspaper hot mat Recycled Newspaper Hot Mat $12 Why it's green: These handicrafts are made from recycled newspaper by a women’s cooperative in the Philippines. This unique hot mat is classy while also helping people and the planet. From Green Picks
  • organic cotton kimono robe Under the Canopy Organic Cotton Kimono Robe $45 Why it's green: Give the gift of cozy warmth with this 100% organic robe. From TheDailyGreen.com
  • bamboo contemporary bowls Bambu $9 and up Why it's green: Contemporary kitchenware made from sustainable, renewable bamboo -- one of the world’s fastest growing plants. From E, the Environmental Magazine
  • flip and tumble bag Flip and Tumble Bag $15 Why it's green: Bringing a reusable bag wherever you go is a pain. Which is why the Flip and Tumble Bag is so awesome: it's the size of a tennis ball in your purse and turns into a large grocery bag in seconds! From EcoGeek
  • better world shopper pocket guide The Better World Shopper Shopping Guide $10 Why it's green: The pocket guide to voting with your wallet. Best of all it fits in your purse! Rankings give you a quick glance at which brands put more emphasis on environmental responsibility. From Green Picks
  • record label coasters Recycled LP Record Label Coaster $15 to $20 Why it's green: These coasters are made of recycled record labels. From Greenopia
  • wine tote carrier Wine Tote Picnic Carrier $69 Why it's green: This tote is made of recycled billboard signs. From Greenopia
  • Lush shower gel Lush Shower Gel and Massage Bar $5 to $16 Why it's green: Pamper the gal who fights the good fight all year. With grapefruit-scented Happy Hippie shower gel and a moisturizing yet sparkly Glitterbug massage bar, she'll feel rejuvenated. From Green Picks
  • WWF pj pants WWF PJ Pants $50 Why it's green: Show your support for conservation, even when sleeping, in these comfy and casual pajama pants. From World Wildlife Fund
  • sheep Knitting Basket $50 to $500 Why it's green: Take it a step further for the crafty eco-gal -- give her four wool-producing animals! Well, not her directly. Heifer International will give a family two llamas and two sheep to create wool income. From Green Picks
  • Recycled Paper Gift Wrap Fish Lips Paper Designs Recycled Wrapping Papers $4 Why it's green: Made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper that is processed chlorine free and printed entirely with soy inks, these high-quality wrapping papers don't skimp on cool at all. From ecoFabulous
  • Alice Waters Cookbook - Art of Simple Foods Art of Simple Food Book by Alice Waters $20 to $46 Why it's green: An acclaimed chef of farm-fresh California cuisine, Alice Waters advocates the use of organic and locally-grown in cooking. From Greenopia
  • heirloom lettuce Seed Savers Exchange Heirloom Lettuce $10 Why it's green: Heirloom seeds preserve the genetic diversity of the world's plants. Mix up a tasty salad with these unique and delicious plants grown in your own garden. From Green Picks
  • backyard composter Composter $75 and up Why it's green: Instead of sending food and other natural waste to landfills, you can return it to the soil to enrich the earth. From Greenopia
  • The Lazy Environmentalist book The Lazy Environmentalist Book $10 to $14 Why it's green: From Josh Dorfman’s popular Lime radio show comes his corresponding book that is chock-full of simple green solutions. From ecoFabulous
  • desert essence pistachio foot repair cream Desert Essence Pistachio Foot Repair Cream $6 Why it's green: This delicious blend of hydrating organic ingredients -- including organic macadamia nut oil -- will leave your skin smelling and feeling refreshed. From TheDailyGreen.com
  • soy candles Soy Candles $15 Why it's green: Soy candles burn more cleanly than traditional wax candles, and they aren't petroleum-based. These are also scented with natural oils, which means you don’t pollute the air with irritants. From Greenopia
  • organic cotton towels Organic Cotton Towels $5 and up Why it's green: Be soft on your skin and the planet with these organic cotton towels. Low eco-impact dyes create rich colors, while chlorine- and softener-free finishing keeps the cotton pure. From Green Picks