Green Gifts for Her

Trying to find gifts for friends and family can be frustrating enough but when you're trying to be good to the planet at the same time it's easy to get overwhelmed. We've been gathering eco-friendly gift ideas from various places on the world wide web and wanted to share what we've found with you. Be sure to check out our Green Household Gifts list as well.

ECO-FRIENDLY GIFTS FOR WOMEN

Recycled Record Earrings

These stylish earrings are made using Recycled LP Vinyl Records by Brazil's Gueth Freitas. The earrings are created by painting one side of the vinyl while leaving the records tracks visible on the other side. The earrings come in a variety of styles and are available for $26.99.

Recycled Juice label Tote Bag

This Recycled Juice Label Tote Bag is not only eco-friendly but colorful and stylish as well. The tote is hand woven by a Woman's Cooperative that recylces and handcrafts non-biodegradable items like...juice boxes. Support the Woman's Cooperative and help the planet all for the low price of $16.95.

Metallic Belt Made From Recycled Pop Can Tops

Take a close look at this belt and you'll be able to see that it is made using Recycled Pop Can Tops! The belt is handmade in Brazil by Women's Cooperatives and is avaiable for $70.00.

 

Sequin Headband

This stylish Sequin Headband can spice up just about any outfit from casual to dressy. Not only is the headband made by a fair trade group from cotton and multi-metal colored sequins but at the low price of $9.99 you'll be able to buy one for all the women on your list.

 

Everything Fits Gym Bag

With space for a water bottle, cell phone/mp3 player and even a vented shoes/wetclothes compartment this really could be the perfect gym bag. Wait, we forgot to mention the handy straps on the bottom of the bag to hold a yoga mat. The Everything Fits Gym Bag by Gaiam comes in black or green and costs $60.00 but comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee so you can exchange or return the bag without hassles if you aren't satisfied.

 

Silk Batik Shawl

Own a shawl fit for a queen! This beautiful silk shawl is made with refined batik techniques that were once reserved soley for royalty. The Wilderness Silk Batik Shawl offered at Novica comes in a custom-made suede box for $119.95.

 

Numi Flowering Tea Set

This Numi Flowering Tea Set comes with six bouquets of tea leaves offering a variety of flavors from sweet and sublte to rich and bold. Best of all the glass tea pot included with set allows you to observe the flowering tea as it blossoms into breathtaking shapes. The set comes in a hand-made bamboo case and can be picked up for $27.19 at Amazon.

 

Leaf Jewelry Tree

The Leaf Jewelry Tree from Gaiam is made by Thai fair trade artisans from 100% iron. Don't be fooled by the delicate look of the design. This Jewelry tree is capable of holding all of your jewelry without fear of it falling over and causing damage to your treasures. This HOPE, fair fashion in action peice is yours for $40.00.

Recycled Vinyl Record Handbag

The Groovy Rio handbag is made from recycled vinyl records. Each side of the outside of the bag has been painted differently with nanquin ink but the inside of the bag is left unlined so that you can appreciate the original tracks of the old records. The record handbages come in several sizes and styles with the Groovy Rio running $39.49.

Pearl Flower Ring Nest of Lilies

The beautiful pearl ring "Nest of Lilies" comes all the way from Gianyar Regency, a part of Bali. Crafted with exquisite detail by the artist Buana it is surprising to learn that it's price is only $57.95.

Recycled Metalized Wrapper Clutch Handbag

Shimmer is the name of this clutch handbag made fom recycled meatlized wrappers like candy and cookie wrappers and lined inside with cotton. Shimmer is $49.95 and is made by members of "Enchanted Wings", a women's craft group from a village in Guatemala.

Pearl Waterfall Earrings

Noctural Symphony is the name of these pearl waterfall earrings created by Nareerat from southern Thailand. The earrings are crafted by hand using stings of silk and featuring pearls and glistening glass. It's hard to believe the cost for them is only $17.95.