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Ornaments Handcrafted from Recycled Bottles

Saturday, November 24th, 2007

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I love these ornaments created by artist Kathleen Plate from recycled bottles. Simple and elegant and presented in a recycled gift box.
$28.00 at Smart Glass Jewelry
A Chanukah Ornament is also available.
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$28.00 at Smart Glass Jewelry

Check out the Great Green Goods Recycled Ornament Guide for many varieties of ornaments from all kinds of recycled materials!

Recycled Gift Wrap

Saturday, November 24th, 2007

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Recycled gift wrap.
$8.95 at Smith and Hawken

Recycled Circuit Board Christmas Tree Earrings

Monday, November 12th, 2007

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Start to get your holiday party clothes lined up with these fantastic recycled earrings from Maryland artist, Debby Arem. You’ll be the hit of the festivities, when your admirers learn that these earrings are actually made from recycled circuit boards disguised as festive holiday trees!
$28.00 at Debby Arem Designs

2007 Peace Calendar

Saturday, December 23rd, 2006

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Printed by union labor in USA on New Leaf recycled paper containing 50% postconsumer waste; processed chlorine free, no dioxin.
$12.95 (discounts on bulk orders) at Syracuse Cultural Workers

Giving Season…

Tuesday, December 19th, 2006

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$100 can be donated to Restore Sight To Children and Adults in Fishing Villages - more info

$75 can be donated to Provide Computers for a School in Sierra Leone - more info….

$50 can be donated to Provide Parasite Treatment for 200 People - more info

Tis the season for giving —

Tuesday, December 19th, 2006

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Alternative Gifts International at http://www.altgifts.org

  • For the price of an iPod:
    Provide a fully equipped doctor’s kit in North Korea with basic diagnostic tools to enable doctors to deliver better health care. More
  • For the price of a video game:
    Provide a wheelchair and give mobility, independence, dignity
    and hope to persons with disabilities in Cambodia. More
  • For the cost of dinner and a movie:
    Provide permanent, accessible clean water for village folk
    in the Andes. More
  • For the cost of a necktie:
    Provide a “Baby Bouncer” for one of the many infants living
    in orphanages in Russia and give them a chance to leave their
    cribs and have fun. More

Recycled Metal Haitian Nativity

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

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Here’s another table-top nativity scene created from recycled metal. Hand painted and created by a non-profit marketing cooperative representing more than 200 Haitian artisans.
6 1/4in. l x 4 1/2in. w x 7 1/2in. h
$37.50 at A Greater Gift

Nativity Scene Created From Recycled Auto Parts

Monday, December 11th, 2006

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Created by artist, Armando Ramirez. The transformation of spark plugs, connecting rods, and galvanized wire into angels, sheep and baby Jesus has to be seen to be totally appreciated. Only for those who need originality with their eco-friendly holiday scenes.
Please click to see a larger image to enjoy its true beauty.
$138.95 at Novica.com

Nativity Scene from Recycled Metal

Monday, December 11th, 2006

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Recycled metal depiction of the Nativity scene created in Haiti by a non-profit marketing cooperative representing more than 200 Haitian artisans.
$72.00 at A Greater Gift

Nativity Scene from Recycled Soda Cans

Monday, December 11th, 2006

Recycled Aluminum Nativity
Made in Kenya from recycled soda cans. Very artistic and colorful. Created by a group which provides employment and numerous other benefits for adults who are blind and physically disabled.
4 inches high x 4 inches width.
$12.00 at Ten Thousand Villages

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