eco holiday gift guide: for the philanthropist

You know who they are, the person who says "I don't want any gifts, please!" Honor their wishes and get them the gift of compassion and good will.



Heifer International
Gift a goat (or other charitable gift) for a family in need



Oxfam Unwrapped
Invest in a small business, to help someone get started in the right direction



Center for Biological Diversity
Support their cause by making a donation in the recipient's name



The Nature Conservancy
Adopt an acre in the US or plant trees in Brazil in their name



Environmental Working Group
Get a Pollution Solutions Holiday Gift Bag when you donate



World Wildlife Fund
Adopt an endangered animal (symbolically, of course)



Farm Sanctuary
Adopt a farm animal like Susie Moo, here (you don't get to take her home)



Global Giving
A gift card so the recipient can decide where their donation will go
(Choose the email version to save resources!)


Or find their favorite cause on Charity Navigator.


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eco holiday gift guide: for mom

Whether she's a new mom or a grandmom, these gifts will warm her earth-lovin' heart.

Under $100


Lambswool Wrap - Natural
On sale $95
at VivaTerra



Beaded Scarf - Copper
$78 at VivaTerra


Under $75



Cozy Knit Slipper Booties (sizes 7-8)

$69 at VivaTerra




Betty Bag by Keen
(other colors available)
$65 at ebags
2 Days Only 10% Off offer: $58.50



Handwoven Basket from Darfur
$58 at GlobalExchange






Lotus Bag (small) by Helen E. Riegle
$55 at ebags
2 Days Only 10% Off offer: $49.50


Under $50


Chapati Candle Tray - Unscented
$49 at VivaTerra


Hand-beaded African Necklace
$42 at GlobalExchange



Enamel Flower Pitcher - Black
$39 at VivaTerra



Magical Shell Gardens (small)
$39 at VivaTerra



Under $25




The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution by Alice Waters
$23.10 at Amazon



How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (How to Cook Everything) by Mark Bittman
$23.10 at Amazon




Float Away Sleep-inspiring milk bath
$22.50 at Origins



Wood Earrings
On sale $21.56
at Organic Style



Weleda Baby Gift Tin
$20 at Beautorium


Amazon Harvest Coil Bracelet
$19.95 at OriginalGood


Farfalla Frangipani Shower Cream
On sale $10
at Beautorium