gifts

A really easy read on some quick and easy ways to go green in a few minutes - perfect for beginners AND for those of us who tend to obsess and forget about the little things we can do as well!

Awesome t-shirts based on simple messages that have the power to inspire others.

We've picked the best of the best from companies involved in White Apricot's Exclusive Offers, so you can get the extra gift of a great discount on top of your Mother's Day gifts. And, happy hinting to your loved ones on what to get you too!

This is a great gift guide for all sorts of eco-friendly Valentine's Day gifts. The recommendations range from romantic gifts to fun ideas for kids to make.

Organic Style is an eco-friendly boutique that offers gifts, flowers, and more. But they are more than just pretty flowers and yummy chocolates. Their products are organic, sustainable, and fair trade. You’ll actually be making a difference shopping there.

Global Conduct has a great fair trade website which not only acts as an online store but does a really great job of giving transparent information on fair trade handicrafts and the people who make their products. They also have links to the Australian and International Fair Trade Associations. There is something for everyone in their  range of handcrafted products with some of the embroidered products being museum quality traditional craft.

Only Fair is a fresh and exciting web based gift shop specialising in fair trade gifts. With our range including ceramics from Peru, jewellery from India and stationery from the Philippines, we aim to stock a wide range of affordable gifts to appeal to everyone's taste.

We also offer fair trade parties in the West Norfolk area with hostesses receiving 10% to spend on any of our items on all sales over £80. Visit the website for further details or contact us on 01366 386974.

Better late than never I guess... here are some great green gift ideas for "yoga fiends" from the 2007 TreeHugger green gift guide.

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) offers consumers online resources on how to properly recycle old electronics equipment.

Discussion on the Energy Star program, on "greening your holiday" with electronics, gifts, products, and services that are energy efficient and save money.

It's no surprise that the holiday season can make anyone feel like they're committing naughty eco-sins - trash bags full of wrapping paper, boxes upon boxes to throw away and perfectly good electronic devices tossed in the trash as soon as they're replaced with the newest ones.  But, there are a few simple and fun ways for everyone to make sure they can give fabulous gifts that are greener and kinder during the holidays.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency

Celebrate the holidays and give gifts in a healthy and sustainable way with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as your gift guide! It's more fun than you can imagine to give really good stuff that people actually need rather than stuff that will end up in a landfill or closet.

Tie this 100% organic cashmere neck tie on for a quick hit of warmth and panache.