Once again, thanks to Ariana Gadd for compiling this amazing list! ‘Tis the season for giving and there is no better gifts, than those that give back!! Don’t forget to check out our first Holiday Gifts for Good Guide.

JEWELRY

Coke Bottles Get a Makeover!
This gorgeous jewelry is handmade by Kathleen Plate in Atlanta, Georgia from glass, sterling silver, and silver solder using traditional stained glass methods. Check out the jewelry made from recycled Coca Cola bottles or if you want something a little more colorful try Kathleen’s “Open” line. You can also buy recycled bottle ornaments for Christmas or Hanukah. Pieces start at $52.

The right kind of diamond.
Get your sweetie something beautiful that makes a statement.
The Digger’s Pendant from Brilliant Earth features the imprint of the palm of a diamond digger fashioned from black oxidized silver. A teardrop imprint with a small conflict free diamond evokes the plight of the diamond diggers of Africa. Diamond diggers in diamond-rich regions in Africa have faced death, famine, and brutal violence even while unwittingly funding wars in Angola, Sierra Leone and other regions in Africa. Today, diamond diggers continue to face enormous challenges including dangerous working conditions, a daily culture of violence, and unscrupulous dealers who deprive them of their just earnings. The Digger’s Pendant is a reminder and a challenge to all of us, to never forget their struggle, and to never give up hope that we can create a safe and fair trade through our actions. Designed by Palo Alto-based design firm No Object. $130.

FOOD AND DRINK

Raise a glass
Ring in 2009 with Organic wine from the Organic Wine Company. With extremely reasonable prices, you are sure to find the perfect wine for your special party.

‘Tis the season for chocolate
Try something new and host a wine tasting party for your New Year’s celebration. Theo chocolates, the first and only organic and Fair Trade chocolate factory in the U.S., has made it easy for you. With their wine paring kit you will get five bars chosen for their flavor balance and compatibility with wine. Each bar highlights flavor characteristics unique to their geography, or “terroir.” Chocolate and wine both share this “sense of place.” This kit is focused on pairing red wines with chocolate. Red grape varietals that we enjoy include Zinfandel, Syrah, Tempranillo, Cabernet Franc and Grenache based wines like Cotes du Rhone.

Included in this kit:
• Theo 65% Madagascar Dark Chocolate Bar
• Theo 75% Ecuador/Panama/Ghana Blend Dark Chocolate Bar
• Theo 84% Ghana Dark Chocolate Bar
• 3400 Phinney Bread & Chocolate Dark Chocolate Bar
• 3400 Phinney Fig, Fennel & Almond Dark Chocolate Bar
• Instructions for orchestrating your tasting
• Tasting Notes place mat (make copies for your guests!)

• Enough chocolate for a tasting party of 6-10 people
Kit costs: $23

If you are a chocolate purist try Theo Jane Goodall Bars to stuff in stockings or hand out as Hanukkah gifts. As a leader of the environmental movement for over 40 years and a United Nations Messenger of Peace, Jane Goodall has created her own “Good For All” seal to reflect her personal commitment to supporting high quality, ethically produced products from the developing world.

Proceeds from the sale of these chocolate bars will benefit cocoa farmers, promote conservation in the tropical rain forest and directly contribute to the Jane Goodall Institute’s efforts to save chimpanzees, develop community centered conservation efforts and direct youth education programs around the world. $4/bar.

Not Your Ordinary Fruit Basket
Grown for VivaTerra on a farm in the Northwest, this gift shows off that region’s knack for producing intensely flavored organic fruits. Succulent heirloom apples and pears arrive with a hand carved, reclaimed root basket that becomes a lasting gift. The Fuji apples and Anjou pears are handpicked at their full flavor at the time of your order. $125

UNIQUE GIFTS

Take these records for a spin
These star shaped charms cut from old records help your guests keep track of their glass. Translucent, shiny, and perfectly lightweight, these are the ultimate green conversation starter. Makes a great host gift! Set of six colorful charms in blue, red, black, pink, green, purple, and pink. Designed and handmade in Boise, Idaho. $24.

Toast in the New Year
Champagne flutes are always the life of any party. 100% reclaimed from the rare Breganze bottle and made in Schofield, Wisconsin. $48 for a set of two clear cobalt blue glasses.

Dazzling serpent vase
Experts in the traditional art of glass blowing, the Murano Artisans of Brazil create a spectacular vase
Murano handblown vase, ‘Blue Serpent’. The presence of air bubbles accentuates the nature of the traditional hand blown crafting process, making each piece unique. $87.95

Candles making a buzz
Beautifully and intricately sculpted and hand crafted 3″ beeswax candle ornaments are a perfect addition to your holiday table. Also try the star pillar or traditional tapers which come in 9 different colors. Starting at $8.50.

Cozy up to this
You don’t have to take high tea in a Victorian drawing room to enjoy the benefits of a tea cozy -that insulating cover that the Brits have been slipping over teapots for centuries to keep the contents warm. A delightful, useful gift for any tea lover; made by a cooperative of Kenyan women. Don’t forget to get fair trade and organic tea too! Cozy: $69 Teapot: $39

Whimsical pottery
From dragonfly cake stands to adorable lady bug vases, these pottery pieces are precious. To keep her carbon footprint low, potter Catherine Reece transports her goods to art shows in her diesel truck run on vegetable oil. All pieces are fired in an electric kiln supplemented with solar energy from panels on her roof. Microwave, dishwasher and food safe. Starting at $20.

PETS
Purr-fect pet picks for the season
Cane Deer is made from fabric that’s 85% recycled from plastic soda bottles and filled with our non-toxic recycled fill. There’s nothing peppermint about this cane! With a red nose and goofy antlers this deer will make your pooch the talk of the dog park - not to mention it’s earth friendly! $15

Completely hardwood free, Charlie the Eco Christmas Tree is perfect for those who are dreaming of a green Christmas without shelling out a lot of peanuts. Hand crafted from 85% post consumer fibers; Charlie is sure to have you barking up the right tree this holiday season. $15

Rocky Mountain High is certified legal and more fun than a barrel of monkeys! A heaping sack of 100% premium organic catnip is wrapped in organic cotton and tied with a string made of reclaimed cotton. Bits of nip will tease and please the most aloof of cats as it slowly sprinkles it’s way out of the bag. $6

All cat lovers know that a cat gets what a cat wants, and cats want fun, healthy toys like Fish for Cat. Created from environmentally friendly fabric made up of 85% re-engineered recycled fibers and filled with energizing USDA certified Organic Catnip. You won’t want these Eco Toys to swim away, so let your kitty pounce on these new toy designs that radiate fun, with bright colors and sewn-in jingling bells. Fish for Cat measures 6 inches and is straight from a hatchery in Montana — Yep, made right here in the USA!

TECHNOLOGY

Green up your laptop
When all you need is a protective insert for your laptop inside your other bag or briefcase, the GreenSmart Laptop sleeve is the perfect choice. President and founder of the Greensmart brand, Tom Larsen, is committed to producing all Greensmart products with fabrics made of 100% recycled PET #1 (water and soda bottles). It’s slim design make it the perfect gift for anyone, from a working professional to a college student on the go. $24.95

Horray for HYmini!
This extremely useful product will recharge all the little gadgets in your life, from your iPod to your cell phone and more. HYmini is a hand held, universal charger/adapter device that harnesses renewable wind power/solar power and conventional wall plug power to recharge almost all your 5V digital gadgets. You don’t want to leave home without it! $49.99

KIDS
No need to get puzzled…
This two layer caterpillar puzzle reveals a special surprise when taken apart! Made in Sri Lanka by artisans at the Gospel House which provides training and work to youth with little education, financial means or prospect of employment—those most at risk in the midst of Sri Lanka’s political uprisings. Employees are hired without regard to race, caste or religion. Artisans are trained on the job, and receive monthly wages. $24

Let piggy teach your kids about saving…
He’s satisfyingly fat, with a cork in his belly to access your change. This terra cotta piggy bank is sure to teach your child the importance of saving, especially in these economic times! Made in Chile by the COMPARTE workshop, a nonprofit Chilean trading organization. Comparte works to improve the standard of living of disadvantaged craftspeople. $16

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Help a Chimp!
Support the Jane Goodall Institute Chimp program  by donating a Chimpanzee guardianship. Watch this adorable video and see the day to day activities of the orphan chimps at the Tchimpounga Sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Take a stand to say ENOUGH
ENOUGH’s goal is to help build a permanent constituency to end genocide and crimes against humanity wherever they occur. Currently, ENOUGH is focusing its efforts on conflict in Chad, eastern Congo, Sudan, and northern Uganda. Include ENOUGH in your year end philanthropy, make a gift today.

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