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Buy green holiday gifts
Accutire Programmable Digital Tire Gauge
Make it easy for your friends and family to keep their tires properly inflated (and save gas!) with this fun gadget. You can program it with the factory-recommended tire pressure for both front and rear tires, which makes tire check-ups a breeze! It even comes with a 5-year warranty.BeGreen Gift of Green Daisy Flower Card
Give a Gift of Green® from BeGreen and you’ll have one tree planted in an ecosystem restoration project in the US. The recipient will receive a special memento, too—a plantable ornament (cilantro, daisies, chilli peppers, or Forget Me Nots), a sticker, or a reusable bag.Comfort Plus foam insulating tape
This self-adhesive insulating tape seals leaks around doors, windows, and attic hatches.Eclipse Solar Gear
Eclipse offers a full line of solar charging carrying cases including backpacks, camera bags, bike bags, tackle bags, and messenger bags geared toward energy-conscious urbanites and in-need-of-a-charge outdoor adventurers.Globe 23-Watt Mini Compact Fluorescent Spiral Bulb, Soft White
Want a replacement for your dimmable light bulbs? Look no further. These CFLs fit most standard medium base bulb fixtures, replace your energy-wasting 100W bulbs, are ENERGY STAR qualified, and warranted for 5 years.Globe Maxlite 2.2-Watt Standard Base Frosted LED Bulb
Cool-to-the-touch, these super efficient little bulbs last 100,000 hours and come in a variety of fun shapes and colors (as well as frosted white). Use them for parties and special occasions, or every day lighting.Green and More Timer Activated Switch
A simple press of a button turns the light on for a pre-set period of time: 2, 5, 10, or 15 minutes. Perfect for lighting in storage or cleaning closets, individual bathrooms, and illuminating other electric devices.Hymini portable wind battery charger
Pick up one of these for the cyclist in your life and they’ll be charging portable devices as they go! It can be purchased with a variety of phone adaptors as well as other fun accessories, like arm bands. They even carry mini solar panels and hand cranks.Kindle wireless reading device
Bid adieu to piles of paperbacks, newspapers, and magazines and say hello to Kindle from Amazon.com. This innovative e-book reader gives you easy access to over 110,000 books, magazines, and newspapers (auto-delivered automatically) in one compact gadget.Laundry Lift drying racks
Save space, save energy, and save money with one of these out-of-the-way laundry drying racks. They raise up to 30 pounds of wet laundry out of the way, making it easier than ever to skip the dryer.NatureMill PRO Composter
Make compost indoors with this compact unit. Just put in your food scraps and the composter automatically mixes, heats, and aerates them, creating usable fertilizer in just two weeks. Using a carbon filter to control odor, this composter is made entirely of recycled and recyclable materials, and only uses as much power as a typical night-light.Organic Bouquet flowers
Organic Bouquet ships flowers nationwide that are certified both by the USDA and by Veriflora. Organic Bouquet also offers organic chocolates and other gourmet food items, as well as a monthly gift club. Earn Eco-Points on all orders for use toward future purchases.Organic Chocolate Hanukkah Gelt
Bring a sustainable touch to your Hanukkah celebrations with these USDA Certified Organic chocolate coins. They’re made with healthy ingredients like organic cocoa butter, vanilla, and milk powder, and are cover, too!Reelight SL100 Bicycle Safety Light
The set includes one white front-facing and one red back-facing light that uses LED technology and high-power neodymium magnets (non-friction) in an innovative self-contained electrical system. Lights flash on and off as you pedal and stop when the bike stops.Rohitas Electronics Tulsi-Hybrid Solar Oven
The Tulsi-Hybrid Solar Oven uses the sun's energy to cook all types of food, reaching temperatures of over 400 degrees. It also features a built-in energy-efficient, low-wattage electronic heating backup unit so it can operate even if the sun's not shining. To use, place food inside the oven, position the reflector toward the sun, and let it bake.Ski Area Citizen’s Coalition
Send the skier or snowboarder in your family on an eco-friendly adventure by choosing a resort that practices earth-conscious resort management. The Ski Area Citizen’s Coalition is an independent assessment system that gives outdoor enthusiasts information on the resort’s impact on roadless areas, logging of old growth forests, use of clean, renewable energy, and more so that they ca make an informed decision.The Great Elephant PooPoo Paper
This handmade paper stationery is made from naturally dried elephant dung collected from elephant conservation parks. Natural fibers are added to thicken and strengthen the paper. A portion of proceeds from sales goes to elephant welfare and conservation.Utility Savers Ultra High Performance Faucet Aerator
This aerator comes in 0.375 gpm, 0.5 gpm, or 0.7 gpm models, allowing you to cut water use by 80 percent or more. Features a vacuum booster valve that boosts the intensity of the aerator stream flow by 2.5 times over conventional aerator streams.Waterproof Digital Shower Coach
Now you can take your ducky into the shower, too (although these timers come in other shapes as well). Set this little timer for anywhere from one to 99 minutes and then wait for the beeps to remind you that your time is up.
Choose a real Christmas tree
Christmas Trees: Growing and Selling Trees, Wreaths, and Greens By Lewis Hill
If you’re looking to grow your own Christmas tree, get your hands on this book to prepare yourself for the green Christmas adventure. It includes advice for how to handle bad weather, pests, and diseases, how to propagate and harvest, and more.The Merry Christmas Tree Kit By Nick Beilenson and Jo Gershman
Add a little fun to your holiday festivities with this grow-your-own Christmas tree kit! It contains peat moss and seeds, an instruction book, as well as ideas for decorating once your tree has finally grown.Yule Tree to Be
Grab one of these little tree-to-be kits and start to grow your own Scotch Pine for future holiday celebrations. Kit includes seeds, seedling pot, growing medium, stratification wafer, and reference guide and comes in a natural fiber bag. This tree grows best in USDA zones 3-7.
Illuminate with eco-friendly Christmas lights and candles
American Lighting Standard Grade LED G12 Holiday Globe String Lights
Light up your Christmas trees, garland, windows, and doors with festive colors that are easy on the pocketbook. These ones are round, but they also come in a variety of other shapes and a wide array of colors.Aveda Shampure Soy Wax Candle
Aveda's Shampure Soy Wax Candle contains 25 pure plant and flower essences (many of them certified organic) packed into a 95 percent recycled glass container. The candle offers 50 hours of clean burn time.Berry-shaped LED Lights
These ENERGY STAR qualified light strings come on 20 gauge wire and are completely weather-proof (but can be used outside or inside). Strings can be purchased as single-color or multi-color, with color choices including red, green, blue, warm white, and pure white.Classic style LEDs
If you like the look of traditional mini-lights for your Christmas tree, grab some of these lights. They’re ENERGY STAR qualified, come in lots of colors (red, yellow, orange, blue, or green in mono or multi-colored strings), and are extremely durable.Garland LED Christmas Lights
Give your tree or garland a beaded look with these globe-shaped lights strung together in a continuous garland. Colors include red, blue, orange, and green and come on a white light string.Intermatic Lamp and Appliance Timer
Want a simple, inexpensive way to turn your indoor lights on and off with your schedule? Easy to use, these all-purpose timers have two on/off settings per day so you won’t have to worry about forgetting to shut off your lights again.Intermatic/Grasslin Electronic In-Wall Timer
Replace your standard wall switch with an auto controller like this one. It’ll let you to enter 7-on, 7-off events daily or weekly to control indoor lights, fans, and office machines.LED Rope Light
Add these flexible “ropes” of light to your trees (indoor or outdoor), landscaping, banisters, or doorways for a unique accent lighting touch. This rope is multi-colored, but other options in single-colors are also available.Nature's Finest Candles Palm Creations
Looking for paraffin-free candles in a wide variety of heady scents? Turn to Palm Creations by Nature's Finest Candles where long-burning, environmentally responsible candles made from palm oil are in ready supply.Snowflake Christmas LED Lights
Bring a wintry feeling into your decorating scheme with snowflake shaped LED lights that can be used indoors or outdoors. They’re completely weatherproof and come in either white or blue. ENERGY STAR qualified.Solar-powered Wreath
Light the way to your home with this wreath trimmed with tiny lights. The faux evergreen boughs are made from recycled plastic, and the lights are powered using renewable energy from a hidden daylight-sensing photo cell.Soulshine Beeswax Candles
Soulshine makes a wide array of all-natural hand dipped and poured beeswax candles free of synthetic colors and fragrances. Pick and choose from long-lasting pillars, votives, tapers, tealights, and a range of novelty candles.
Choose eco-friendly holiday gift wrapping and cards
Bloomin' Wrapping Paper
Made from 100 percent post-consumer paper, soy-based inks, and organic pigments, this handmade, silk-screened wrapping paper contains a robust mix of seeds that should bloom anywhere in the country when planted.Botanical Paperworks Christmas Seeded Gift Tags
Decorate your gifts or holiday table with these handmade plantable gift tags which come with planting instructions (seed germinate 6-8 weeks after planting). You can customize paper and ribbon color and coordinate these with their wide range of holiday cards.Dunwoody Booth Packaging Cotton and Hemp ribbons
With a variety of eco-friendly ribbons from which to choose, you can customize them all (bulk ordering, mostly). Some are made with organic cotton, some with a cotton/hemp blend, and many printed with soy-based natural inks.Global Hemp Store Waxed Hemp Twine
Avoid synthetic ribbon and use hemp twine instead for natural looking tree-free gift-giving. Global Hemp Store's hemp twine is twisted and waxed to be smooth and flexible, making it easier to tie up packages. Colors include natural, black, red, orange, green, and turquoise.Green Field Paper Company Recycled giftwrap
Get your 100 percent recycled giftwrap here and you’ll be buying into paper that’s made with post-consumer materials as well as soy-based inks. Comes in several unique and interesting designs. They also carry plantable holiday cards, invitations, and note paper.Lagniappe Reusable Fabric Gift Bags
Lagniappe reusable cloth gift bags are made from 100 percent organic cotton and colored with eco-friendly dyes. They’ve got traditional Christmas prints, winterscapes, and Hanukkah-themed wrapping as well.Magic Wonder Tags
Pick up some of these tags and say goodbye to buying new tags for holiday gifts every year! They’re reusable and come as either laminated or plastic tag options.Nashville Wraps Biodegradable cotton ribbon
Finish those packages with 100 percent non-woven cotton fiber curling ribbon made in the USA. Comes in a range of solid, striped, and dotted colors and can be curled or even shredded for a variety of eco-friendly looks.Natural Elements Paper Giftwrap
Natural Elements' handmade giftwrap is created from mulberry tree bark. Harvested annually, the bark grows back the following year, stimulating tree growth. Giftwrap features a cloth-like texture and comes in many designs.Of the Earth
Add the perfect touch to your gift wrapping with this ribbon made from eco-safe recycled paper and natural vegetable dyes. They’re hand-twisted and although they can be reused, they are totally biodegradable. Comes in a variety of colors.Of the Earth Lotka Paper Giftwrap
Of the Earth offers many wrapping paper designs. All paper is tree-free, made from the Daphne bush, which is harvested as a sapling, but isn't destroyed. Rather, it regenerates from the root.Paporganics Natural Wrapping Ribbon
Made from strands of cotton coated with water-based adhesive and dyed with soy-based ink, this ribbon is 100 percent biodegradable. Ribbon comes in several colors, including artichoke, baby blue, baby pink, and barn red.Paporganics Recycled Paper/Hemp Wrap
This hemp/recycled giftwrap comes in multi patterns for every occasion, from holidays to birthdays to baby gifts. The paper is made from a melange of fibers—hemp, flax, and post-consumer recycled paper fibers.Peaceful Valley Greetings Banana Paper Giftwrap
Made from the bark of banana trees, this giftwrap is known for its strength, delicate designs, and sustainability. This Elephant Parade wrapping paper is just one of several designs available from Peaceful Valley Greetings.Rawganique Organic Hemp Fiber and Fabrics
Stitch up a truly creative costume or goodie bag using 100 percent hemp fabrics that are cozy (great for those cold trick-or-treating nights) and durable. Color options include natural, ivory, burgundy, and sage. Rawganique also carries hemp yarn.Recycled cotton wine gift bags
Using unbleached cotton salvaged from the apparel and rug industries in India, these unique bags are handmade by rural craftsmen. The gift bags are perfect for hostess gifts or presents under the tree and come in a variety of holiday-inspired colors.Recycled holiday card kit
Feeling crafty? Why not make your own cards this holiday season using a kit that includes cards and envelopes made from recycled paper, old cotton rags, corn husks, and banana stems, as well as string and holiday shapes. The kits are made in a 125-member cooperative in Kathmandu.
Sellotape Cellulose Tape
This popular European transparent tape is made from biodegradable regenerated cellulose, which is derived from wood pulp. The wood pulp comes from suppliers with ISO14000 certification and extensive reforestation programs. The pulp is made via an eco-friendly, chlorine-free process.Seltzer Goods Recycled giftwrap and cards
Queens, New York-based Seltzer Goods makes a range of sassy (yet sentimental) greeting cards along with giftwrap, boxed notes, and notebooks. All are crafted with 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper and veggie-based inks. Since 1997, it's saved 375 trees, 65,914 gallons of water, and 13,357 pounds of emissions.Sheep Poo Paper Christmas cards
Although you’ll have to order these from the UK, if you act quickly you could have them in time for this year’s festivities. These humorous and sometimes silly are made from “super-fresh sheep poo” which is sterilized and then washed. The leftover fibers are used for the paper and the rich liquid is used as fertilizer!Sweet Organics and Naturals Giftwrap, ribbon, and cards
Made from sweetpaper™ (50 percent sugar can bagasse (waste product of sugar refining industry) and 50 percent recycled fiber), these bags are reusable and sustainable. Sweet Organics also carries tree-free greeting cards, recycled gift tissue, and biodegradable curling ribbon.Tenfold Organic Textiles Organic Cotton Fabric
Make your own treat bag, costume, or decorations using Certified Organic cotton fabric. Sold by the yard, you can order this Fair Trade fabric for all kinds of Halloween crafts. Comes in an array of Hallow-riffic colors.Tree-Free Greetings
Wide range of 100 percent tree-free cards made from sustainably-harvested sources such as kenaf, sugar cane, and bamboo. You'll find holiday cards with such themes as nature, western lifestyle, fairy world, and more.Wrapsacks Reusable Fabric Gift Bags
These reusable cloth gift bags are hand-batiked or screen-printed using biodegradable dyes. Gift bags come in assorted sizes, including a tall size for wine bottles. Each Wrapsack has a unique number to help you keep tabs on the journey your gift bag takes as it's passed along from gift recipient to recipient.ZAPOLdesigns Earthy Green Bonsai Gift Tags
These unique gift tags are both durable and eco-friendly. They’re made from recycled office file folders, are finished with a hemp cord tied to their tops, and come in packages of 12. And best of all, they’re recycled once your finished with them.
Use eco-friendly Christmas decorations
Angel Ornaments
Made from reclaimed tin, these charming little angels (comes in a set of three) are handmade in Canada from old barn roofs. They’re hand-painted and can be used indoors or outdoors.Daylight Stars
These hand-blown glass stars are made from recycled glass and made in Canada by artist Stephen Kitras. They can be hung in windows, on trees, or outdoors and come in a variety of color combinations.Divine Chocolate Advent Calendar
Count down the days until Christmas with this advent calendar full of Fair Trade Certified chocolate created by farmers in Ghana. Today, there are more than 45,000 cocoa farmers working together to produce environmentally friendly chocolate products.Enchanted Forest recycled glass tree globes
Adorn your tree this year with these magical glass globes made of 100 percent recycled materials and hand-blown. Colors can be chosen to match your holiday decor, each with a special meaning.Felted wool tree garland
Add a touch of whimsy to your tree with these fun, colorful strands of garland. Made from 100 percent wool, each strand is 6 feet in length and made of hand-felted and appliquéd flowers. Reindeer and snowball garland also available.Fresh Organic Chestnuts in shell
Roast some chestnuts over an open fire—and make them organic! These nuts come in their shells and also are perfect for soups, desserts, and stuffings. Additional nuts and dried fruits are available.GreenSage Store Eco-friendly Tabletop Linens
GreenSage Store sells a selection of hemp and organic cotton tablecloths in simple colors that could suit a variety of occasions. They’re also grown and sewn in the US, making them local and sustainable.Hand-felted wool tree skirt
Dress up the base of your tree with one of these hand-felted, hand-appliquéd, 100 percent wool beauties. Also available are snowflake, dog bone, Christmas tree, and toy train themed wool skirts, as well as some exquisite silk options. Measures 60” in diameter.Jingle and Dazzle silk ornaments
This set of 10 ornaments is made from sustainably silk and beautifully embroidered by hand with golden beads. Shapes include stars, bells, butterflies, stockings, and trees and are fair trade.Joy to the World wall art
Decorate your home with this interesting wall art. It’s made from a variety of reclaimed materials, including cookie tins and anti-freeze containers and finished with label remnants and words to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Available in a variety of festive sayings.Joyous Christmas Recycled paper trees
These fair trade ornaments are hand-crafted in Brazil and made from strands of recycled paper. They are finished with cotton ribbons and baubles and come in paper boxes decorated with cotton and jute.Mountain Rose Herbs Essential Oils
Choose from a dizzying array of eco-friendly essential oils, from the usual suspects—lavender and lemon—to the more esoteric—cajeput and cornmint. The company also sells organic teas, bulk ingredients, and, herbs and spices.Natural wool Christmas Stocking
Hand one of these beautiful stockings from your mantel for a special touch of winter. Made from 100 percent wool (a renewable resource) by local artisans in India, these stockings come in a wide range of designs, shapes, and colors.Oil drum Christmas angel tree topper
Made by an exclusively fair trade production team in Haiti, these angels are fashioned out of empty oil drums that washed up on shore after WW II. Each angel is hammered from a single piece of recycled oil drum.
Olde English Crackers components
Make your own Christmas crackers with these cracker supplies: snaps, paper hats, and cardboard tubes. Then finish them with reusable coverings and you can use them again next year!Organic Bay Leaf Wreath
Decorate your doors with these nature-inspired wreaths handmade from fresh California Bay Laurel and accented with fresh red chilli peppers. After the holiday is over, take apart the wreath and use the dried bay leaves for cooking!
Organic cotton Christmas pillow cover
Update your throw pillows for the season with these covers made from 100 percent organic cotton. Hand-appliquéd by women in India, these are not only beautiful, they support sustainable livelihoods for many families.
Organic Rose and Lavender Wreath
Add charm and beauty to the exterior of your home with a bouquet filled with USDA Certified Organic ingredients like wild roses, lavender, myrtle, and angel breath achillea. Measures 12” in diameter. Additional options available closer to the holiday season.Pure Fun Organic candy canes
It’s always fun to pluck a candy cane from the tree for an afternoon holiday snack. Make yours more healthy and eco-friendly by choosing USCA Certified Organic options made with cane juice, brown rice syrup, natural peppermint, and organic fruit juice!Rawganique Organic Linen and Hemp Table Fashions
Using Certified Organic hemp or linen, these Euro-made table fashions come in 12 sizes and five colors. Rawganique offers cloths to fit rectangular, round, and square tables. Can be purchased with coordinating napkins.Recycled glass snowflake ornament
Adorn your windows or Hanukkah table with one of these handmade sun-catching ornaments. They’re made from broken window panes which have been crushed, melted, colored, and poured into molds.Recycled silk Christmas ornaments
These colorful ornaments are made by hand in Cambodia in a Fair Trade collective. They come as a set of three and include moons and stars in a variety of sizes and colors (blue, green, burgundy, purple, and tan).Recycled sweater stocking
Delightful and beautiful, these stockings are fashioned from recycled sweaters in seasonal holiday colors. Each one is unique and comes lined with cotton.
Solar-powered Wreath
Light the way to your home with this wreath trimmed with tiny lights. The faux evergreen boughs are made from recycled plastic, and the lights are powered using renewable energy from a hidden daylight-sensing photo cell.Sweet & Savory Organic Gift Basket
Place one of these brimming baskets in your home for people to munch on as they play games or watch a favorite holiday film. Fills with Certified Organic ingredients (Quality Assurance International) like dried fruit, nuts, trail mix, crackers, and chocolate-covered almonds.Victorian Christmas Tinsel
This old fashioned tinsel is made from durable tinned iron that is long-lasting and Mylar-free. Produced in a small tin shop in Canada, these ornaments come in either tinsel or star shapes, adding a beautiful, sustainable touch to your tree.
Cook a vegetarian Christmas meal
Bob’s Red Mill Textured Vegetable Protein
Made using reduced-fat soy beans, this meat replacement can be used in casseroles, spaghetti sauce, burgers, and other vegetarian entrees. It’s gluten-free and kosher and can be ordered in bags of various sizes.Celebration Roast Field Roast
If you normally celebrate the holidays with a ham, try this meatless alternative. Made from “grain protein,” this artisan-style roast is made using vegan sausage, mushrooms, apples, and butternut squash. Can be ordered in either a 1-pound or 2-pound size.Garden Protein Turkey Breast with Wild Rice and Cranberry Sauce
A new generation of meat alternatives has arrived with Garden Protein. Their turkey breast alternatives is made entirely from vegetable sources and is enriched with vitamins.Grown Right Organic Jellied Cranberry Sauce
Made with 95 percent Certified Organic ingredients (cranberries, sugar, lemon juice, and natural fruit pectin) will make a perfect addition to any vegan Christmas meal. Certified Kosher, too.Leahey Gardens 'No Chicken' Golden Gravy Mix
Just add water to this gravy mix that’s made with natural ingredients like unbleached flour, sunflower oil, onion powder, shitake extract, and soy sauce. This Vegan Certified option has a hint of mushroom taste and is great on all sorts of veggie dishes.Nasoya Organic Tofu
Pick some of this USDA Certified Organic tofu that contains no genetically engineered ingredients and is made without preservatives. It’s Kosher and gluten-free, too!Road's End Organics Gravy Mixes
USDA Certified Organic, this easy and inexpensive gravy mix only requires adding water and bringing the mix to a boil. It’s MSG- and preservative-free, and comes in three flavors: Golden, Shitake Mushroom, and Savory Herb.Tofurky Vegetarian Roast
This pre-cooked vegetarian feast makes holiday meal planning a breeze! Made with tofu-wheat protein, it has a turkey texture and flavor, and comes filled with stuffing. A side of gravy is also included. Go all of the way and order their Tofurky Feast, which comes with the roast and gravy as well as cranberry apple potato dumplings, rice stuffing, and a Wishtix!VegeCyber Vegetarian Chicken
With a stunning array of vegetarian meat substitutes to choose from (many imported from Asia where vegetarian “meat” is already a well-developed market), you’ll have a hard time not turning your feast into a vegetarian delight. With everything from chicken and ham substitutes, to lobster, shrimp, and goose. The sky’s the limit!
Serve local and organic food for Christmas dinner
Eat Well Guide
The Eat Well Guide offers a free online directory of almost 9,000 farms, restaurants, stores, bed & breakfasts, and other outlets that offer sustainably farmed meat, poultry, and dairy products as well as flower products in the US and Canada. Enter your zip code or use the advanced search feature to look for antibiotic- and hormone-free animal products, as well as those raised via sustainable production methods, including organic, pasture-raised, and heritage.Eatwild Directory of Farms
Eatwild, a site devoted to information about grass-fed meat and dairy products, lists more than 800 grass-based farms and claims to be the most comprehensive directory in the US and Canada. Click on your state or use the alphabetical list of states. Producers listed guarantee they meet Eatwild's stringent standards. If you can't find products in your area or want products shipped, Eatwild also has a Farms that Ship directory.Farmers Market
Search for farmer's markets in your area. This site provides state-by-state listings that include address, phone number, and hours of operation. Expanded search feature also allows you to search by city, area code, street names, and many other options. Site has operated since 1995.FoodRoutes.org
The FoodRoutes Network sponsors Buy Fresh Buy Local chapters throughout the country. These chapters find ways to connect consumers to local food vendors via outreach education, community events, festivals, and farmers markets. Check for a BFBL chapter in your area to see where to buy locally grown produce, flowers, meat, and other foods.Local Harvest
Find organic, sustainably grown meats, dairy products, and other foods at local farmer's markets, community-supported agriculture co-ops (CSAs), family farms, and restaurants in your area. Local Harvest provides nationwide directories. In addition, the organization offers locally grown meat and animal products from family farms around the country via its online store—everything from bison and emu meat to duck eggs and sheep cheese.Openair Market Network
This site provides a guide to farmer's markets and street markets around the world. Search through listings for dozens of countries (from Australia and China to Thailand and the United Kingdom). Search by country, state, or province. Listings provide only address and city.The New Farm Rodale Institute Farm Locator
Use the Farm Locator, provided by the Rodale Institute, to locate farms, farmer's markets, restaurants, CSAs, and farm stands in your area that offer everything from meat and dairy to seeds and herbs. The site soon plans to launch a search feature for businesses, such as restaurants, looking to offer locally grown foods. Search by farm name, product type, city, state, or zip code.The Organic Food Database
This website database lists restaurants, farms, CSAs, and food vendors who sell organic foods in the United States, the United Kingdom, and around the world. The site also includes information about organic health, organic farming and gardening, and other organic practices.US Department of Agriculture Farmer's Market state listings
The US Department of Agriculture offers listings of farmer's markets for each state. Click on your state to find a comprehensive list of markets in your local area, including address, phone number, contact person, and hours of operation. Listings are updated regularly to keep information current. Consumers and others can suggest additional listings or update existing information.
Make eco-friendly holiday baking
Angel Food Vegan Marshmallow Kit
Make fresh marshmallows without the use of gelatin (this’ll please any vegan guests you may have) and use them to top your sweet potatoes or on a tasty dessert. Comes with an easy recipe and their website also has an instructional video!Arrowhead Mills organic flours
Arrowhead Mills offers a range of organic flours perfect for any eco-baking task. Choose from spelt flour, pastry flour, soy flour, buckwheat flour, and more.Camino Fair Trade and organic baking supplies
Choose from cane sugar, cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and other baking supplies. These Certified Organic, Certified Fair Trade, Certified Kosher products are available at many natural food stores across the country.Endangered Species Chocolate
These bars are easy to recognize by the colorful artwork showing various endangered animal species on the labels. They sell non-organic chocolate as well as a selection of organic, ethically traded, shade-grown, single-origin dark and milk chocolate bars. They donate 10 percent of their net profits "to help support species, habitat, and humanity."Endangered Species Chocolate Baking Chocolate
Like all of Endangered Species chocolate, baking ingredients are organic and fair trade. Choose from Gourmet Baking Rounds or Cocao Nibs for your next baking adventure.Ener-G Egg Replacer
Substitute this powder egg replacement in all sorts of recipes. Made with potato starch, tapioca starch flour, and non-dairy leavening, it’s gluten-, wheat-, casein, dairy-, egg-, yeast-, soy-, nut-, and rice-free!Family’s Best Organic Popcorn
Pop up some fun for the holidays with this Certified Organic variety that’s gluten-free and made without any preservatives. This one is flavored with natural seasonings.Frontier Natural Products Co-op Organic, Fair Trade Vanilla
Certified Organic and Certified Fair Trade, this 4-ounce bottle is perfect for any sweet recipe. It’s sourced from India where it’s grown on small farms using biodynamic and organic agricultural methods.Goodbaker Chocolate Frosting and Fudge Mix
This instant, low-fat, vegan frosting mix can be made ganache- or buttercream-style. Alternatively, pour it into a pan and you’ve got instant fudge! It’s made with organic sweetener, too.Green & Black's Fair Trade Organic cocoa powder
Made with 100 percent organic, fair trade cocoa, this powder can be used for all kinds of eco-friendly baking recipes. It’s made in Italy and can be purchased as a single tin or a three-can pack.Kosher, Organic Tea and Honey Gift Set
This tea-lover’s gift set includes certified kosher ingredients like Organic, Fair Trade teas (Brazilian Berry, Relaxing Lemon Rooibos, Fireside Chai, Passionate Peach, Coconut Chair, and Earl Grey) as well as assorted honey straws. Comes in an earth-friendly box and reusable/recyclable tins.Lieber’s Unflavored Vegan Jel
A sweetened alternative, this one is made with carrageenan (also known as Irish moss and derived from seaweed) and lust bean bum and can be substituted for regular gelatin in all sorts of recipes. Also comes in various flavors, including lemon, lime, and punch.Organic Cinnamon Sticks
Certified organic by the USDA and Quality Assurance International, this cinnamon comes in stick-form—perfect for ciders and holiday decorations. It’s also Kosher Certified.Organic Fair Trade Molasses
Organic, Fair Trade, Quality Assurance International, and Kosher), it’s hard to go wrong with this full-bodied molasses. Perfect for gingerbread men and houses, it’ll add health and delightful aromas to your holiday baking.Pure Fun Organic candy canes
It’s always fun to pluck a candy cane from the tree for an afternoon holiday snack. Make yours more healthy and eco-friendly by choosing USCA Certified Organic options made with cane juice, brown rice syrup, natural peppermint, and organic fruit juice!Whole Organic Nutmeg
Spice up your holiday eggnog, baking, and cooking with this nutmeg (whole or ground). It’s USDA, Quality Assurance International, and Kosher Certified.
Compost your kitchen scraps
Blue Planet Smart Composter
This unique and attractive spherical composter reduces heat loss and speeds decomposition, creating nutrient-rich compost in just seven weeks. Available in brown, blue, and green.Can-O-Worms Worm Composter with Two Pounds of Red Worms
Made from durable 100 percent recycled plastic, this odorless worm composter is designed for indoor or outdoor use. The layered design keeps the food scraps and worms toward the top and your fertilizer in the bottom for easy use.Compost Guide
Compost Guide carries compost bins, tumblers, pails, thermometers, turning tools, and worm composters.ComposTumbler
Consider this large drum on a raised stand that turns with a crank and heats up to 160°F. It comes in two sizes. The company promises compost in 14 days.Cooler Solutions Biophillic Composting System
It looks like a work bench, but it’s actually an indoor composter. Using bokashi microbes, this unit is designed specifically for office environments. It’s got a miniature green “roof” and “wall” to which you can add your compost when it’s ready.Gardener's Supply Brushed Stainless Steel Compost Pail
Easily collect kitchen scraps for your outdoor compost pile in an attractive stainless steel pail. The company also carries ceramic, copper, and stoneware composting pails, as well as biodegradable bags to line your pail and make transport easy.Happy Farmer All Food Recycling Compost Kit
Recycle all of the food waste in your office kitchen with this little bin that takes meat, fish, dairy, and everything else you throw at it. By using microbes (bokashi) in a fermentation process, your food will be decomposed into high-grade soil conditioner in about 10 days. It’s odorless and easy to maintain.MaxAir Kitchen Composter
Place this odor-free container under your sink and fill it with food scraps that would otherwise end up in the garbage or down the drain. Once it's full, take the compostable biodegradable bag out and throw the whole thing in your backyard composting bin. Easy and mess-free.NatureMill PRO Composter
Make compost indoors with this compact unit. Just put in your food scraps and the composter automatically mixes, heats, and aerates them, creating usable fertilizer in just two weeks. Using a carbon filter to control odor, this composter is made entirely of recycled and recyclable materials, and only uses as much power as a typical night-light.SCD Happy Farmer Kitchen Composter and Bokashi Kit
Layering food scraps and Bokashi—a fermented wheat bran powder—in this office waste basket-sized indoor composter creates a nutrient-rich "compost tea" fertilizer in two to four weeks. The spigot makes it easy to gather fertilizer to apply to houseplants and gardens.Sun Frost Scrap Eater Solar Composter
The Scrap Eater is an attractive garden planter, as well as an efficient composter. The composter uses solar technology and is made from three quarters of a solid oak Bordeaux wine barrel with a clear acrylic plastic dome.The Compostore Worm Factory
Compact enough to be used indoors and durable enough for the outdoors, the Worm Factory uses red worms to remediate organic waste materials into fertile fertilizer and soil. It is made from recycled plastic and comes with a complete guide to worm composting.Trashy
A compact recycling center, Trashy provides a stylish solution to your office’s recycling needs. It’s got a bin for recycling regular waste, as well as a compost bin. And if it’s not big enough for your needs, have one custom made!Williams-Sonoma Ceramic Compost Pail
Store your kitchen scraps until you're ready to take them to your backyard composting bin in this ceramic pail. A charcoal filter in the lid controls odor.
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12:53pm
I did a report on how to go green for Christmas and....... who am I kidding I got an A for that project.*COUGH purple is going to win COUGH *COUGH.
12:05pm
Soo how was your weekend
6:42pm
Hi claudia, me and watermelon are just meant to be friends. and thanks for not exacerbateing the subject like some people, AHEM* JORDYN COUGH* KASSANDRA COUGH*
10:49am
who is this da green tree????????? and why you guys talking about watermelons?????????
12:14pm
Check out these great earth friendly gift ideas http://kidskonserve.com/blog/post/Best-Sustainable-and-Non-Toxic-Gifts-for-this-Holiday.aspx
Love the lunch kits!
12:05pm
where can i cut my own xmas tree near NYC?