Handmade from recycled book covers. These journals are filled with nice white paper along with a few choice cover pages and illustrations and/or pages from the original book sprinkled in amongst the blank sheets. All of this is bound together with a big black plastic spiral. There is a great collection of covers: including Dr. Seuss, Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys, cookbooks, technical manuals, classics and goofy covers that are good for a laugh. A perfect place to browse for that personalized unique gift.
$13.00 each at Ex Libris Anonymous

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Contest ends December 14th at 11:59pm EST.

From recycled soda cans, this three piece nativity scene is created by a group of artisans in Cape Town, South Africa.
$78.00 at Ten Thousand Villages

Created from coiled and glued recycled newspaper and made in the Philippines, this 7 piece nativity scene could be the conversational opening to many eco-friendly conversations!
$94.00 at Ten Thousand Villages

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.
$179.95 at Novica.com

Created from recycled chopsticks—according to Wikipedia, in China alone, an estimated 45 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks are used and thrown away annually. ...Save a few and make your soap last longer while you are at it!
$10.00 at UnCommonGoods

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Handcrafted by an aritsan in Brazil using recycled magazines. Fun piece of jewelry for all ages.
$19.95 at Novica.com

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Ultimate gift for the avid cycler! Each Snow Chain is made from recycled bicycle chains and according to this Asheville, North Carolina artist: “all trips associated with the creation of this item and its delivery (to the post office) is done on a bicycle”
$7.00 each at ReCycledConcepts’ Etsy Shop

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Made by young mothers in Kenya from sheets of misprinted bottle caps from the local bottling company. Perfect for when you want to remember someone special with a little “something”.
$2.95 each at GreenFeet

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For the geeky gal or guy in your life, upcycled computer keys makes these eco cufflinks a bestseller. Hurry, there is currently free shipping for orders over $25.00!
$14.95 at Geekware

Fair Trade from Haiti these simple and elegant angels are crafted from recycled oil drums. The perfect wintery holiday decoration for your eco-friendly home.
$169.00 at Viva Terra

Made in Guatemala by a rural cooperative, these recycled soda can angels can really perk up your holiday tree.
$29.00 for a set of 4 angels at VivaTerra .

Created from salvaged antique ceiling tin and reclaimed painted boards this is a holiday ornament that can stay on the wall all year long. We can never get enough advice from our Guardian Angels!
$119.00 at VivaTerra

A place to stash your cash! Perfect holiday gift since eveyone is counting their pennies this Christmas season. Wallets are something that everyone needs and they come in a variety of eco-friendly options. The best thing about them? their price won’t break the bank.

Created by a New Orleans artist from recycled neckties. Out of fashion? No way with the “green” eco wallet that gives new life to this vintage tie.
$24.00 at PrixPrix’s Etsy Shop

 

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Created by Philippino artisans who make these colorful wallets from funky recycled juice boxes. Fun and eco-friendly!
$19.95 at Amazon

 

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For the music lover in your life, the perfect little change purse created from a recycled cassette.
Your choice between Paula Abdul or Bovarian Folk Songs.
$26.50 at Groovebag’s Etsy Shop

 

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For the tennis player in your life, this wallet was created from the cover of a tennis racket. Sturdy and long lasting! Card holders and passport holders also available.
$30.00 Mittenmaker’s Etsy Shop

 

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Created from recycled bike tubes.
$25.00 at Second Hand Cyclist’s Etsy Shop

 

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Created from discarded gift wrapping paper and reclaimed convention center vinyl name tag badges. Lots of styles and colors available.
$30.00 at Skinwalker’s Etsy Shop

 

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A recycled sweater is felted and transformed into a wallet or business card holder.
$8.00 at Steviegrace’s Etsy Shop

 

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Created from recycled rice bags.
$18.95 for a set of 3 at Reusable Bags

 

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These eco-chic bags and are made by a women’s co-op in the Philippines using recycled foil juice packs.
$12.95 each at Amazon