Not only is this adorable Potus Pot a cute way to display a favorite plant, it’s one of the winning designs from our very own Inhabitat Spring Greening contest! Each one is made out of an old incandescent bulb, and is a great way to give the gift of an original recycled home decor creation.
If you know someone who is on the brink of burnout and really just needs to relax a little, this bonsai tree kit could be just what they need! Bonsai growing is known for its soothing and relaxing powers and this kit comes with everything your stressed out giftee needs to get started including: seedling training pots, tree and moss seed, seed-starting wafers, growing medium, and river stones. Hopefully they can stop pulling out their hairs and start pruning off branches instead.
$32 from the Inhabitatshop >
Do you want to take revenge upon repay your favorite Scrabble opponent for all of the long agnst fun filled nights of gameplay you’ve shared? Well then these cheeky pillows are just the thing. Made of 100% recycled bottle felt, each one is shaped like a giant letter tile and can be purchased in any combination – even I H-A-T-E L-O-S-I-N-G T-O Y-O-U.
£45 from Rockett St. George >
If you know someone who is on the brink of burnout and really just needs to relax a little, this bonsai tree kit could be just what they need! Bonsai growing is known for its soothing and relaxing powers and this kit comes with everything your stressed out giftee needs to get started including: seedling training pots, tree and moss seed, seed-starting wafers, growing medium, and river stones. Hopefully they can stop pulling out their hairs and start pruning off branches instead.
$54 at Branch >
Holiday hosts can always use an extra bowl – especially when they’re brightly colored and festive like these. Made from eco-friendly and fast-growing bamboo, they’re the perfect holiday/thank you gift to give your friends and relatives. Hey, it’s the least you could do for eating all of their food and drinking all of their booze.
If you agree that useful gifts make better gifts, you’ll love giving this lovely pitcher and tumbler set (hey, everyone needs something to drink out of). Made out of clay and finished with a lovely yellow earth-friendly lead-free glaze, they feature a simple and intriguing “scribble” pattern. They’re even fired in a kiln that’s powered by renewable energy!
$12 from Re:Modern >
These beautiful plates resemble giant bubbles and are made by fusing two sheets of recycled window glass together. Each one is unique because of the tiny bubbles that form when pockets of air get trapped during the glass melting process. Available in “sea” or “smoke.”
$60-$160 from UncommonGoods >
If you know someone who is an avid biker – or just someone who enjoys a brewski – get them one of these neat looking bottle openers made of recycled bike chain. You can buy them in red, silver, green, blue or orange and they’re sure to be used pretty much right upon unwrapping.
$11 at Bambeco >
It’s hard not to be drawn in by terrariums – they’re little worlds that allow the mind to wander and escape from our hectic everyday lives. Give your favorite friend or family member one of these small wonders with Esque’s recycled glass container gardens. Not only are they adorable, they’re also made in a furnace that’s powered by wind energy!
Cheese, crackers and a chuckle. That’s what you’ll be giving when you make a gift of these awesome serving platters that look like bottles that just got run over by a steamroller. Each one is made from 100 percent recycled glass, and comes in your choice of cobalt blue or green.
$18 at Uncommon Goods >
Do you know someone who’s been dying to go green around the house but is totally stumped about how to do it? Then make it a no brainer for them by giving them Eco-Me’s handy home starter kit. The bundle contain’s Eco-Me’s proprietary blend of essential oils that aid in removing dirt, mildew, mold, water stains and other household grime. Just one bottle of Eco-Me essential oil blend replaces 6 different cleaning products!
$25.99 at Amazon >
There’s something hilarious and endearing about these “beverage pallet” coasters that will put a smile on anyone’s face. Made from reclaimed wood, they’ll protect the recipient’s furniture from coffee stains and will even assist in “shipping” hot mugs from the kitchen to the living room.
$10 for a set of 4 at Etsy >
Is one of the peeps on your holiday list a superstar in the kitchen? If so, pay them back for all of the delectable homemade meals by presenting them with this gleaming new recycled aluminum frying pan. The surface is made of ceramic powder and it has an easy to hold bamboo handle.
$36.43 from Amazon >
Give your favorite giftee this little number and both she and all of the birds in their neighborhood will thank you! This minimalistic and elegant birdhouse is made from clay, earth-friendly lead-free glaze, reclaimed cedar wood and natural suede cord, and makes a great addition to any outdoor space that could use a visit from some feathered friends.
$98 at Branch >
Colorful and cute, this boombox is made out of recycled candy boxes and gives your favorite music lover a place to dock her iPod. The speakers are clear-sounding and powerful; the boombox arrives flat, making it even more eco-friendly.
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