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Eco bracelets from recycled telephone wire

Sunday, November 30th, 2008



Created by an artist from St. Louis, MO, from recycled telephone wire. Special orders are possible if you want a particular color combination.
$10.00 for a set of 5 bracelets at Courney Watson’s Etsy Shop

Recycled Orange Peel Christmas Ornaments

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008






Talented artists turn ordinary orange peels (which are usually thrown away, of course) into artistic creations for your holiday celebrations. Fair trade with Columbia and Peru.
Hanging angel – $12.00, Set of 3 wreaths – $8.00, Set of 6 Ornaments – $15.00 at One World Projects

Eco-friendly Recycled Holiday and Xmas Cards

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

ecofriendly christmas card

“Rudolph switches to compact fluorescent”. Made from 100% recycled paper and printed with vegetable ink. The inside message reads “wishing you a never ending supply of joy this Holiday”.
$2.50 at Zanisa




For the person on your list who has been a bit more nautghty than nice. This adorable robot card, made with a combination of recycled and reclaimed paper, opens up to reveal a lump of coal inside! This card was designed by Vancouver artist Kathryn Wright.
$4.00 at Katwright.ca




Make the penguin-lovers in your life happy with this adorable winter-themed holiday card featuring a penguin in the snow. Really, who doesn’t like penguins? This card is printed on recycled Pop-Tone French Paper.
$16.00 for 8 cards and envelopes at Magnolia Moonlight’s Etsy Shop




Anne Taintor’s images pair dry, sometimes sarcastic humor with images that are reminiscent of 1950’s advertising. They’re always good for a laugh, and Redstamp.com sells them printed on 100% recycled paper.
$16.00 for a set of 10 cards and 10 envelopes at Redstamp.com




I have no idea what this card means!! But, this card is made from 100% recycled paper made from 30% post-consumer waste, so it’s 100% guilt-free!
$3.00 each at Frantic Meerkat’s Etsy Shop




Not sure what type of “season’s greetings” you’re recipient prefers? Cover your bases with this non-denominational Christmas card. This card is hand-printed on 100% recycled paper.
$23.95 for 10 cards and 10 envelopes at Studio Daedre




Poor Frosty! Although you may feel bad for the snowman, you don’t have to feel for bad for the environment when you send this card from Two Piglets press. Two Piglets prints on recycled paper with soy ink, cleans all of their printing equipment with non-toxic vegetable oil, shreds scrap cards and uses them for packing material, and ships in boxes recycled from local stores and restaurants.
Two Piglets

Transformed!! Recycled Sweaters and Rugs Into Jewelry

Friday, November 14th, 2008



Australian artist, Helle Jorgensen, aka Gooseflesh makes this wonderful jewelry out of preloved tapestry wool. Check out her blog where she showcases some amazing wild sea creatures made out of discarded plastic bags. Watch out! I lost a couple of fun-filled hours wandering through her blog in awe and wonder—I’ve got to get one of these necklaces!!
$25.00 for the nodule bracelet and $85.00 for the Tilda Coral Necklace at Gooseflesh Etsy Shop

Eco Art Pillows

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008


From a fellow San Diegan, Wabisabi Green designs these eco-inspired handprinted pillows. These 100% organic cotton pillows are available stuffed with organic kapok fiber or fiber made from recycled plastic bottles rescued from landfills.
$68.00 each at Bean Products

A percentage of all sales supports ProPeninsula’s efforts towards sea turtle conservation.

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