GREEN Fab Finds Winter 2010
Dandelion
Natural, reusable plates are corn-based. Unlike conventional plastic, which is largely made from petroleum, this bio-plastic is made primarily from corn. Divided plates, bowls, infant bowls and spoons, cups and other utensils available.
888.222.3053
DandelionforBaby.com
GreenBird
Designed to provide shelter for a nesting season, the GreenBird House helps replace bird habitat and is made with 100% recycled paper. Packaging provides information about birds and other environmental issues. Sized for wrens, titmice and nuthatches, the birdhouse can be decorated. It is made of a three-layer laminate, which continues to hold together when wet.
513.241.4300
GreenBirdHouse.com
Who’s Glass
Recycled 1980’s milk bottles with branded decals transform these milk jugs. Hand-signed and gift-packaged using ethically sourced materials in North Devon, England. Popular advertisements include Kellogg’s, Nescafe, and more.
info@whosglass.co.uk
WhosGlass.co.uk
Fetchstix
Environmentally friendly dog toy is also a humorous gift. The sticks are harvested in keeping with sound forest management principles. They are made from saplings that have to be cleared in order for the larger trees to grow normally.
802.824.4369
FetchstixVT.com
Kidsonroof / Hip from Holland
TOTEM is a building game made with sturdy recycled cardboard. Composed of more than 120 building cards imprinted with signs, symbols, textures and imagery. Comes with manual that provides directions for four different models.
617.671.5417
HipfromHolland.com
Aglow
Aglow candles are made from soy and fragranced with essential oils. They come in reusable recycled glass containers. The wick is 100% cotton and burn time is between 60-90 hours. Variety of crystal designs—including Peace sign—available.
818.407.0097
AglowCandles.com
Ely Organics
USDA-certified organic, “miessence” botanical perfumes are hand-blended in the traditional artisan method of natural perfumery. They use rare botanical extracts, absolutes and essential oils only as their aromatic source. Six perfumes to choose from. Packaged in glass bottles.
541.913.6836
ElyOrganics.com