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2011 Holiday Gift Guide: Eco-friendly Gifts

Our green gifts wish list

Add a little green to your holiday gifting! Our eco-friendly gift guide was curated by our very own Creative Director, Sarah Jura, with favorite finds from her other online venture – Little Bits of Green, a Chicago eco-blog.

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1) New Balance newSKY shoe, $94.99. You'll feel good about walking in these! The upper material of these minimalist, fashion-forward athletic shoes are made of out 95% PET (recycled plastic bottles).

2) KOBO Peace on Earth pure soy candle, $38. This candle is so pretty that there's no need to waste wrapping paper! It is made of domestically grown sustainable soybeans and it has a long, clean burn. The scent is a wonderful woodsy medley of cedar and birch blended with fresh-picked rosemary. 

3) Oh, Little Rabbit Alpine dinner napkins, $20 for set of 4. Don't be afraid to use your fancy napkins! These screen-printed cloth napkins are made of organic cotton. They come in a variety of cute prints, but these have such a great, not-so-over-the-top holiday feel.

4) Andean Collection Quarry infinity scarf, $58.95. I just love it when a scarf has no end. This fair trade infinity scarf was made by artisans in Ecuador. Andean creates modern products using age-old techniques, natural materials and sustainable methods of production.

5) LUSH Buffy body butter, $22.95. LUSH has amazing fresh, handmade bath & body products. The slight roughness of the ground rice in the Buffy sloughs away surface dry skin cells to reveal a brighter, fresher looking skin. Also good for men – it raises the beard prior to shaving.

6) World Finds Foliage filigree earrings, $34.95. These adorable sterling silver, fair trade earrings are made by artisans who are part of a fair trade organization in Bali, Indonesia. They are all handmade with a lot of heart.

7) WeWood Date watch, $119. What man doesn't love a new watch? This men's watch is made of 100% natural wood, is hypo-allergenic, and free of toxic chemicals. Bet he won't have one like this!

8) H&M Conscious Collection skirt, $29.95. This super cute holiday skirt from H&M's new collection of eco-friendly clothing is made of 65% recycled polyamide.

9) Alternative Apparel Canyon Rock crossbody bag, $180. A crossbody carryall is a must for any Chicago girl, and this one is versatile with a handle and a long strap. Alternative Apparel is a company I admire for their social responsibility with their vendors and the environment.

10) Lara Miller Callie flip cardigan, $352. Lara Miller's sustainable clothing is versatile and comfortable while still being very fashionable. This cardigan is made of 100% hand-loomed bamboo and made in Chicago.

11) ThinkGeek Staple-free staplers, $8.99 each. A cute stocking stuffer that can save a ton of staples at the office! (And be a little work buddy for your desk!)

12) bobble Water jug, $34.99. Your water will get a slick, new friend with the bobble water-filtering jug. It's BPA-free, fast-filling, slim, 100% recyclable (including the filters), and made of recycled PET. And, they come in a spectrum of colors to choose from!