Naturally Earth Friendly

There’s still time to wish family and friends all the best. So why not send your best wishes with a little something extra. Made from 100% post consumer recycled fiber printed with soy ink, Green Field Paper Company uses a number of different environmentally friendly techniques. These beautifully handcrafted cards are blank for you to personalize your greeting, and then the recipient can plant it and wild flowers will bloom!

Whether you’re off to the beach or just packing a lunch for work this recycled vinyl billboard lunchbox will do the job. And because of the recycled materials used no two are alike. The Vinyl Lunchbox/Cooler Holder, made by Vy&Elle, is available at Eco-Artware.com.

Eco-Artware.com specializes in gifts from recycled, reused and natural materials.

Shoes for a healthy planet. Simple Shoes. Back in 2004, they realized that the shoe industry was not the most Earth friendly. That’s when Simple Shoes decided to change themselves first. Starting with two simple designs from all natural materials, they continued to grow to where they are today.

Being committed to making their shoes 100% sustainable, you’ll find sustainable materials such as Organic Cotton, Hemp, Bamboo, Recycled Car Tires, and Recycled Inner Tubes. It’s quite easy to find the level of sustainability in their categories “good, better, best.” Obviously the “best” category represents the most sustainable shoes.

In addition to the Green Toe collection started in 2005, Simple Shoes later added ecoSneaks and Planet Walkers. Later the packaging was reduced in 2006 to 100% post-consumer recycled foot forms and boxes, and biodegradable bags for the flip-flops. Then in 2007 the industry voted and Simple won the first every Footwear Plus Green Award.

Founded in 2002 by two eco-conscious designers, Vy&Elle finds vinyal billboards and recycles them into bags and accessories for men and women. In their first 7 months of business Vy&Elle rescued 14 tons of billboards from the landfills. Their recycling program is wonderfully unique because it includes the 100% recycling of all scrap and waste materials - future garden hoses and flooring.

This Gadget Case can be used for cell phones, iPods, mp3 players and other gadgets. The interior is padded to protect your gadget while the vinyl exterior protects it from the elements.

Eco-Artware.com specializes in gifts from recycled, reused and natural materials.

Vintage typewriters are finding their way into new objects thanks to imaginative designers. Just look at this Typewriter Key Tie Tack with Chain available at < a href="http://www.eco-artware.com/" target="_blank">Eco-Artware.com. Since the typewriter keys are antiques, they will vary in condition, style, layout and color. Depending on the availability of keys, you’ll have a simple and unique way to hold your tie in place.

Eco-Artware.com specializes in gifts made from recycled, reused and natural materials.

If you’re looking for a different holiday look this season, have you seen the “Ever-Green” Aluminum Holiday Wreath available at Eco-Artware.com? It’s incredibly lightweight and handmade from retired aluminum traffic signs. Perfect for your wall or door this holiday season, this trendy holiday wreath will add a festive touch to any home.

BranchHome.com is now selling the Six-Pack Coasters created by JoshJakus. These clever coasters are made of 100% rubber so don’t worry about scratching your table tops. 30% of the rubber used is from post-industrial waste so you’re purchasing an Earth friendly set. And have you seen these? They are inspired by the conventional 6-pack plastic holder! Not only aesthetically pleasing, but practical. Pop out the coaster when needed and pop it back in when you want to put them away for storage. At under $20 they would make a great eco-friendly gift for anyone on your holiday shopping list. Available in three colors; orange, green, and light blue.

Eco-Artware.com specializes in unique and Earth friendly gifts - all from recycled, reused or natural materials. Take one look at this unique, and eco-friendly, Recycled Magazine Cuff bracelet by Brazilian artists and you can see why it’s a perfect place to find interesting fashion, accessories, and more. The beads used to separate the pieces of wood are leftover from other projects, the wood scraps are leftover from a carpenter’s workshop (only from sustainable forests), and the artists are underemployed Brazilian craftsmen. When designer Claudia Garzesi, with Recycled Planet Store, creates something new from “waste” she always likes to create new jobs. This is one accessory you can feel good about buying and when “eco-friendly” is involved for only $30 - it’s a steal!

If you’re looking for a way to let others know you’re Organic and want to share the message while at home or at work, then check out these Magnets from I’m Organic. Perfect for the car or the fridge, these magnets are made with at least 10% recycled materials. At 4″ by 4″ they are a fun and colorful way to spread the “I’m Organic” message - and they’re only $1.99!!! Perfect for any stocking this eco-holiday season.

Handmade in Brooklyn, New York, these simple designs by Domestic Aesthetic (2008) are environmentally friendly too! BranchHome.com makes them out of reclaimed wood; the salt shaker is reclaimed poplar wood painted with a low-VOC milk paint, while the pepper shaker is reclaimed walnut wood. The stopper at the bottom is made from cork, a renewable wood source. So if you’re looking for a unique and Earth friendly gift this holiday, this beautiful handmade salt and pepper shaker set will be packaged in a recycled-paper gift box to keep your gift environmentally friendly and chic. The simple design will complement any decor.