Quite a few, actually! In fact, far too many for me to post here. Here are some of the fair-trade, recycled material gifts that caught my eye. If you're not finding the 'right gift', do search the linked websites yourself - it may be that your perfect ethical, eco-friendly gift is waiting for you there.
Incidentally, if you're looking for gifts for the cyclist or the tech-saavy, there's plenty of cool repurposed bike chain and upcycled computer circuitboard based art on offer! Environmentally sound and ethically traded - can't argue with that.
By retailer & country of origin:
Haiti: Recycled oil drum fishes wall decoration ($24) and leafy candleholder ($90)
Vietnam: Recycled newspaper coiled ball ornament ($6) and coiled bowl/basket ($12)
From TenThousandVillages.ca: Coiled Recycled Newspaper Bowl |
From TenThousandVillages.ca: Handmade Jute Paper Journal with Recycled Fabric Cover |
From TenThousandVillages.ca: Recycled Glass Drinking Glasses |
From TenThousandVillages.ca: Recycled Metal Washer Fruit Bowl |
Philippines: Recycled newspaper beaded necklace ($5)
Indonesia: Gorgeous modern recycled aluminum server with woven handle detail ($58)
Guatemala: Recycled native Huipiles (blouse) fabric handbag ($42)
Haiti: Recycled oil drum metal Christmas tree ornaments set ($14.99USD); Recycled oil drum metal sun wall decoration ($37.99USD) and beautiful 'Tree of Life' wall art ($79.99USD). Another with giraffes and trees ($79.99USD)
From GiftsWithHumanity.com: Oil Drum 'Tree of Life' |
From GiftsWithHumanity.com: Oil Drum Giraffes Wall Art |
From GiftsWithHumanity.com: Gorgeous Long Newspaper Bead Necklace |
India: Recycled inner tube messenger bag ($39.99USD)
From GiftsWithHumanity.com: Crabby scrap tin sculpture |
From GiftsWithHumanity.com: telephone wire bangles (featured by Diane von Furstenberg) |
From Renewpurpose.com: Laminated recycled newspaper messenger bag |
Indonesia: Recycled glass bead bracelet & earring set ($14USD) or necklace ($18USD)
From Gaiam.com: Incredible woven recycled plastic floor mat |
India: Recycled brass temple bells / mobiles - camels, horses and fish (5.99UK). Recycled sari fabric Christmas stockings (12.99UK) or star ornaments made of sari fabric (2.99UK). Recycled sari coin purse (7.99UK). Bike chain art - gear tealight holder (3.99UK), 3-hook bike chain coat rack (13.99UK)
From SharedEarth.co.uk: Recycled Sari Fabric stocking in red |
Madagascar: Recycled pop cans racing car (6.99UK) and a mini version (3.99UK). Incredible recycled pop can airplane (14.99UK)
From SharedEarth.co.uk: Recycled Pop Can Racing Car |
From SharedEarth.co.uk: Recycled Pop Can Airplane |
Haiti: Recycled oil drum metal sacred heart ornaments ($24USD) and small 'Tree of Life' wall decoration ($36USD)
From GlobalExchangeStore.org: Recycled oil drum metal small Tree of Life |
From GlobalExchangeStore.org: Recycled oil drum metal sacred hearts |
Thailand: Recycled Singha or Chang beer (or Coke) can wallet ($22USD)
From GlobalExchangeStore.org: recycled beer can wallets |
Extra benefit: each purchase helps fund rainforest habitat preservation!
Haiti & Ghana (jointly): Recycled glass bead and copper "Shared Hope" necklace ($18.95USD) and bracelet ($14.95USD)
From TheRainforestSite.com: "Shared Hope" recycled glass necklace |
Haiti: Recycled oil drum metal Christmas tree 3ornament set - probably the best deal for this material ($4.80USD)
From TheRainforestSite.com: Guatemalan coffee bag recycled tote |
Guatemala: Recycled understated but lovely coffee or rice bag tote with clasp ($14.95USD) - another great bargain
France: Recycled garden soil bag gardening apron ($22USD)
Indonesia: Recycled parachute, old paintings and magazine material Ikat-patterned tote bag ($19.95USD)
From TheRainforestSite.com: Ikat-patterned recycled tote |
Mexico: Recycled billboard fabric tote bag ($10.95USD)
Ghana: Recycled water package cosmetics case ($14.95USD) or backpack ($29.95USD)
From TheRainforestSite.com: African bottle-cap basket |
Zimbabwe: Recycled African bottle-cap and scrap metal shopping basket ($29.95USD)
Philippines: Recycled plastic and foil 'trashy-chic' 3 bracelet set ($8.95USD) and beaded bracelet ($12.95USD)
From TheRainforestSite.com: Recycled plastic bangles |
India: Recycled computer circuitboard products:
From TheRainforestSite.com: Recycled Circuitboard Ornaments |
- keepsake box ($9.95USD)
- money clip ($6.95USD)
- wall clock ($19.95USD)
- Christmas tree ornaments ($7.95USD)
- pen holder ($9.95USD)
- key chain ($5.95USD)
From TheRainforestSite.com: Recycled sheet metal ornaments |
From TheRainforestSite.com: Recycled plastic yoga mat bag |
Wow! Great collection of fair trade items! Thank you for sharing it to us. It is a nice feeling to read and see this beautiful products made from different countries worldwide. Thank you to all the artisans who made these fabulous creations! More power to them and to the Fair Trade Industry!
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Anne Oozman
My Fair Trade Collections Website | Organic Cotton Pillow