Kitchen and Home - Green Holiday Gift Guide 2008

Everyone loves food gifts, so give something organic this year. Or choose home décor and kitchen gear made from recycled materials.

Sol Recycled Glass Mini Bowls and Saucers $39 Why it's green: These festive mini-bowls made from recycled glass are a great addition to any table. The set includes one each in turquoise, lime, orange, and red, as well as four clear saucers. They're durable and dishwasher safe. Recommended by: Conscious Consumer
La Chamba Black Clay Cookware $36 to $58 Why it's green: Made from entirely nontoxic and non-hazardous materials in Bolivia, these ceramic pots are naturally nonstick inside and out, are energy-efficient through induction heating, and come in recycled packaging. Recommended by: TreeHugger

Misprint Watering Can $48 Why it's green: Even typographical errors can find reuse as colorful watering cans made from defective printed metal scraps. Recommended by: The Daily Green
Mad Mats Recycled Plastic Rug $35 and up Why it's green: Plastic is a petroleum product -- but the recycled plastic fibers, which make up this rug, use less energy and no new oil to make. Recommended by: Greenopia

Recycled Wine Barrel Folding Chair $95 and up Why it's green: Have a glass of wine, and take a seat in a chair made from reclaimed oak wine barrels. If you leave the chair outside, the oak will weather over time to a lovely silver color. Chairs fold for easy transport and storage. Recommended by: Green Picks
Recycled Wine Bottle Coat Rack $75 Why it's green: Hang up your coat and have a drink! The Green Glass Company's innovative coat rack, made from discarded wine bottles rescued from the landfill, helps guests stay awhile. Recommended by: The Daily Green

Organic Olive Lovers Gift Set $69 Why it's green: The deluxe gift offering is packaged in a reusable woven bag. Inside, you'll find three jars of delicious organically grown olives (lemon citrus, garlic-stuffed, and sun-dried black), a koa wood boat, and a stainless-steel plucker. Recommended by: Conscious Consumer
Crescent Wrench Desk Caddy and Pliers Pen Cup $25 to $55 Why it's green: This office hardware is made from recycled hardware. Artist Fred Conlon welds cast-off tools, nuts, and bolts into new functions, such as holding pens, tape, and note pads. Recommended by: Green Picks

Larry's Beans Organic Fair-Trade Coffee $11.25 per pound Why it's green: Larry's Rockin' Holiday Blend is a seasonal treat -- full, velvety smooth, with swirling dark spices. With a cult following, it's only sold during the holiday season. Recommended by: TreeHugger
Glass Drinking Straws Set $16 Why it's green: Better than trashing plastic straws all the time, these glass straws are a gorgeous alternative. The set of four includes fat “smoothie” sizes and regular sizes, and they're far from fragile. The company will even send you a new straw if one breaks! Recommended by: Green Picks

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Posted by Katie Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:05am PST
Colonial Candle has launched a green candle! Made from 100% recycled wax, packaged in recycled glass and made with green manufacturing practices, certified this year! Visit Go Green
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Posted by Dan Thu Nov 27, 2008 10:33pm PST
Zenwrapping.com just unveiled their sustainable organic cotton and hemp/silk gift wraps. I was blown away by all the designer fabrics. No more throwing away twelve rolls of gift wrap on Christmas
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Posted by Anna Sat Dec 6, 2008 7:42pm PST
There is a great new green baby website you must check out and shipping is free after you spend $39. www.greenbabybliss.com
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Posted by Tammy Sat Mar 7, 2009 10:47am PST
Soy candles are a much better choice than one that is made from recycled wax, because that it still using the paraffin, which is an oil byproduct.
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Posted by hmarcy@rocketmail.com Fri Apr 17, 2009 12:24pm PDT
There is a non-profit in Detroit making retro door mats out of car tires they collect from abandoned lots ... formerly homeless people make them & they're really cool - only $25-$35! casscommunity.org green product AND helping charity - a double WIN!
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