Bringing a razor case with you on trips is one of those things that never crosses your mind…until you’re standing in the bathroom, an hour before departure, trying to figure out how to pack the blade in without slicing the contents of your toiletry kit or getting dirt clogged in the razor head. In that moment you’ll wish you had the Radius Recycled Plastic Razor Case ready to go.

The Radius recycled plastic razor case is a handy home for your razor when you’re headed anywhere you’re going to need a shave. Available in white, green and blue, the slim container will keep your blade sharp with a ribbed interior while keeping everything securely in place with a tab lock. Click here to read more

Think about it: how many of the gifts you’ve been given over the years do you still have? If you’re anything like us, it’s probably a pretty small percentage. Clothing goes out of style, electronics become obsolete, or we just grow tired of things – things that ultimately end up in landfills.

With so many gift-giving occasions every year, it can be a struggle to find a present that will be meaningful, useful, and lasting. Organic Style’s Heirloom Apple Tree To Be is all of these things. Each kit contains everything needed to grow a Ralls Janet apple tree, including seeds, seeding pot, potting soil, and reference guide. The Heirloom Apple Tree To Be even comes with an aluminum tag meant to be inscribed and attached to your tree once it’s grown. Click here to read more

Vinylux recycles vintage LPs, 45s, and album covers into everything from snack trays to clocks to coasters – they’ll even use your own records to create products specifically for you. We’ve gifted their products time after time, and they always prove to be a big hit with music lovers – especially if you find an item by the one of the recipient’s favorite artists.

The Record Album Cover Sketchbook is handy for those moments when you’re struck with inspiration and need to jot down some notes or a sketch. Plus, you’ll feel gratified to know that your favorite band’s vintage vinyl continues to serve a useful purpose long after the turntable has stopped - and won’t be added to the massive amounts of landfilled waste. Click here to read more

Get out your semi-formal summer attire, your romantic side and your wallet: it’s once again wedding season. This year, however, you can bring green into even the whitest wedding by foregoing the registry and picking an original gift that’s good for the environment.

While the bride and groom are inundated with soup spoons and toasters, why not give them something to help them unwind from the big day and toast not their bread, but their union. The Ceago Opulent Vintner’s Collection opens to reveal two wines (red and white, for either taste), assorted roasted nuts, fresh fruits and chocolate caramel pecan clusters — all of which are organic. Plus a bottle of biodynamic, cold-pressed olive oil to get things cooking back at home. We recommend reading up on Organic Style’s website to find out more about the benefits of biodynamic agriculture. Click here to read more

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Now that you’ve finally selected a gift that does Dad justice, it’s time to wrap that package up in paper so appealing he can’t wait to see what’s underneath it. Hopefully you’ve gotten him something both he and the environment will appreciate – and if that’s the case, what you’ll be wrapping it in can’t be overlooked. As is ever the case, the greenest option for gift wrap is to use something you’ve already got – and we don’t mean that sparkly stuff left over from the holidays.

Try covering your present with newspaper – the funnies, the sports section, or Dad’s favorite column. Old comic books or magazines work too.  But if the homemade look of those options leaves you unimpressed, not to worry – there’s no need to buy a roll of wrapping paper. Instead, try a paper that doesn’t rely on destroying trees. We like Natural Elements Handmade Recycled Paper Gift Wrap – it’s hand made from shredded tree bark and colored with non-toxic dyes, and has an elegant, unique look.

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If you’ve been racking your brains over what to get your child for his or her birthday, My Paper Crane offers a slew of fun and creative plush toys that will bring a smile to your little one’s face.  Heck, you may even be tempted to buy one for yourself!  Creator Heidi Kennedy recreates the world out of fleece and polyfil (polyester wool), anthropomorphizing everyday objects like doughnuts, roller skates, and toilets.  They all don silly expressions (who can resist a smiling doughnut or a toilet that seems to invite you to sit on it?) and are made with such loving detail that you’d swear they were alive.  What began as a fun hobby has become a full-blown business for Heidi, and you can benefit from her creativity by visiting her website at www.mypapercrane.com.  Toys are available for $10 and up.

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Several years ago, the husband-and-wife team at Paper Cloud took their love of making handmade holiday cards for family and friends and decided to make a go of it by selling their creations online.  They’ve been selling like hotcakes ever since, and Matthew and Ariana Broerman can’t make them fast enough by hand in their home studio in Cincinnati, Ohio.  What began as a card-making business has gradually expanded into pillows, lampshades, and journals – all unified by their signature design of quirky flowers.  The duo draw their inspiration from nature and use screen-prints to bring their ideas to life.  The result?  One-of-a-kind creations to add a little snap to your life.

Take a peek at their collection at www.paper-cloud.com.  Journals are available for $28 and up, while pillows and lampshades start at $60.

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Bloomingdale’s will be nabbing the heart of eco-conscious shopaholics everywhere when they introduce their “Little Green Card” promotion on March 6th.  This isn’t just any old gift card – it’s one that allows you to support the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) with its very purchase.  Specifically, 10% of all proceeds from the sale of the gift card will go towards helping America’s most effective environmental advocacy organization to brainstorm innovative solutions to safeguard the earth.  Can’t help but spend more than what’s on the card?  Not to worry.  Any amount that’s spent over the original card value will be donated directly to the NRDC, so that you can justify your purchase by saying, “It’s for a good cause!”  And for once, your retail-therapy dollars will go towards stemming global warming, saving endangered forests, and contributing to the greening of China.

The promotion will be available from March 6th to April 22nd (aka Earth Day) and will run alongside NRDC’s new “Simple Steps” initiative to help customers make their lives a little greener.  The Little Green Card can be purchased in-store, by phone at 800-555-SHOP, or online at www.bloomingdales.com.  For more information on NRDC’s good works, visit www.nrdc.org.

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Sure, some may feel that Valentine’s Day is just another corporate sham to pry money from consumers’ fingers, but for those of you who feel a little more sentimental about the holiday, consider celebrating it with Organic
Flowers. A one-stop online florist shop, Organic Flowers sources their wide array of beautiful gifts from growers who’re committed to organic, eco-friendly, and fair labor practices. In fact, these growers ensure the highest quality of fresh flowers through biodynamics, the oldest, most sustainable system of horticulture.

Give your loved one – whether it’s your girlfriend, mother, or grandmother – one of these lovely arrangements for Cupid’s day. Make sure to let her know that it was grown lovingly and responsibly, and that a portion of the sale proceeds went towards supporting a non-profit organization dedicated to social justice, animal rights, and environmental protection. Arrangements start from $39.95 at www.organicbouquet.com.

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With Natural Collection, you can avoid the requisite exchanging of bad gifts this year. The website offers a wide array of eco-friendly products from green gadgets to fairly traded jewelry and organic chocolates. Not only will you look good giving gifts that help the environment, but you can do it with a clear conscience, too! Check out gifts at naturalcollection.com.