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Eco Friendly Menorah 2011

green — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:27:25 +0000

If you are looking for a new take on an old tradition how about using a menorah created from recycled materials? We have some from recycled galvanized steel, recycled circuit boards, recycled sweaters, recycled glass and on and on.

Click here to see the collection>>

Eco Friendly Wreaths

green — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:51:28 +0000

We combed the web and came up with wreaths made from recycled cans, upcycled wool felted sweaters, wine corks, recycled paper, recycled vintage books and eco-friendly organic greens.

Check out the eco-friendly wreath collection 2011>>

Recyced Holiday Ornaments 2011

green — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:35:47 +0000

From recycled bullet casings to recycled xmas tree trunks we’ve got your holiday tree trimming covered. Whether you need to bring a little holiday cheer to your cubicle or you are decorating the douglas fir in front of the roaring fire. …Click to view the best and the beautiful holiday decorations from recycled materials>> …and here’s more recycled christmas ornaments>>

Recycled Christmas Ornaments

green — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:30:18 +0000

Recycled burnt out light bulb painted and upcycled for your tree. Merry Christmas is painted on the back.
$18.00 at Evesjulia12′s Etsy Shop

Made from 100% recycled materials….. rusted roofing tin. Can be hung outside or in. (Love the hooks!)
$15.00 at MerrittHyde’s Etsy Shop

Eco friendly retro christmas ornaments created out of ecospun felt (from recycled soda bottles)
$6.00 each at RikRak’s Etsy Shop

Recycled wine corks are repackaged with cream and gold ribbon, a few beads and a gold color bell on the bottom. Use for stocking stuffers or decoration on a present or hang a bunch on the tree.
$20.00 for a set of ten at Moonshine Bluebirds’s Etsy Shop

Handcut paper ornaments recycled from previously loved comic books.
$26.99 for a set of six at Bookity’s Etsy Shop

Secret Storage in Recycled Books

green — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:37:03 +0000

These were a huge hit for the holidays last year. A great place to stash your gold coins or a place to hold the remote control on the coffee table. It is fun to personalize them for each recipient. A great present that will keep them talking to GroundHog’s Day. Made from old recycled books.
$17.50 – $39.00 at Secret Storage Books

Recycled Fair Trade Stocking Stuffers – Under $10.00

green — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:02:42 +0000

I’d like to welcome a new advertiser on GreatGreenGoods: Fair Trade Marketplace
Fair Trade Marketplace is chock full of great green gift ideas …and not only great gifts, but REALLY great gifts since most of them are eco-friendly and Fair Trade as well.
From the Fair Trade Marketplace website:

By doing business the Fair Trade way, we are helping to support artisans and farmers around the world in their efforts to better their lives and their communities. This is a vital contribution to alleviating poverty and cultural devastation in developing nations.

Earrings from recycled tin and and bits of colorful doo dads and wire handcrafted in Kisumu, Kenya.
$7.00 at Fair Trade Marketplace

Beautifully designed bookmarks created from recycled tea bags that have been emptied and dried in the sun. Each is one of kind and created in South Africa.
$8.50 at Fair Trade Marketplace

Lovely Fair Trade recycled silk coin purse made in Nepal.
$8.00 at Fair Trade Marketplace

Eco-friendly magnets

green — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:26:56 +0000

Hey folks, you know the dreaded holidays are coming up and you’ll need little gifts to give the cube-mates and your hair dresser and the lady who is so helpful at the dry cleaners. Grab a bunch of these NOW! and have them on hand to give out when you need a little eco-friendly gift! Everyone needs magnets and these are made out of recycled fabric, recycled telephone books and recycled junk mail.
$15.00 for a set of 4 at HumbleRaeLord’s Etsy Shop

Recycled copper creations by Beryl

green — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:48:05 +0000

Created from recycled roof copper, you need to check out the work of Minnesotan artist Beryl Wells Hamilton. Her functional pieces: baskets, bowls, fountains, bird baths and boxes are often treated with boric acid, heated to red hot and then quenched in water resulting in beautiful colors and patinas. She also has a line of decorative figures which are whimsical and cute. You can choose between frogs, turtles, pigs, roosters and more. I recommend her site if you are looking for an early xmas present or a winter wedding gifts. Beautiful and ecofriendly!
Prices range from $60.00- $90.00 for Baskets and Bowls, $89.00 for Pigs at Copper Creations by Beryl

Recycled Typewriter Ball Earrings

green — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:10:16 +0000

Created by hand from vintage IBM Selectric typewriter balls….a sure-fire conversation piece for the uber eco techy gals in the audience…..

They look like metal, but actually are made of plastic and are not too heavy …they come in lots of cool colors!!
$40.00 for the ball shape and $22.00 for the ‘partial ball’ shape at KittenLab’s Etsy Shop

Recycled, Unique, One-of-a-Kind!

green — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:50:16 +0000

Made by Eugene, Oregon artist, Cliff Martin, these earrings and pins are fun and funky!! ..made from all kinds of discarded flotsam and jetsam….lots of discarded plastic. A great sense of humor and very reasonable prices!!
Earrings about $9.00 and buttons about $12.00 with discounts for quantity at Arto’cycle