Presently Green -

Cheers to a sustainable season! With shopping options like Etsy Earth.com we can keep the spirit of the holidays green. Etsy Earth is an online boutique–a collection of Etsy shops with a serious commitment to handmade, environmentally-friendly products that never include artificial additives, synthetic preservatives, harmful pesticides or toxic chemicals.

I must offer up  full disclosure here–I do PR for Etsy Earth. I do not exclusively support Etsy Earth by any means; I represent a range of companies and events. I do, however, believe wholeheartedly in the imaginative, wonderful and affordable Etsy Earth products. Here’s a random sampling, with more gift options at Etsy Earth:

Eco Chic Hand Knits, Organic Nesting Bowls – $35.00

Celina Mancurti Linen Place Mats - $30

Green Girls Global, Relic tee – $26

Nicolet Candle Company, Twigs & Berries Soy Candle – $15

Green Springs, Lip Service – $3.50 and Lavender Face Food – $20

Infusion, Eco Toes – $45

Soap Nuts, Nine Lucky Stars - $19/lb

Ecoleeko, Natural Bock Bock Chicken – $25

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Looking for more ways to shop greener online? MindBodyGreen.com listed five good options:

1. Etsy – If you’re looking for something unique and reasonable to give this season then there’s no better place than Esty. Most of the goods sold on Etsy are either hand-made, vintage, or made from recycled or refurbished materials so it’s also a great place to shop for gifts that are a little greener. You might even want to check out EtsyEarth – they’re a team focused on promoting products on Esty that are sustainable.
2. eBay’s Green Team – With help from our friends over at ecofabulous, eBay put together a “green team” and picked out some of the coolest and greenest products available. Their “green gift guide” will make you a smarter, greener shopper this holiday season.
3. FlowerPetal – Who doesn’t love receiving flowers? The flower industry still has a ways to go in becoming more eco-friendly as most flowers are flown in from South America. Ugh. But, FlowerPetal is a more eco-friendly option as they offset all their carbon via CarbonFund.org and only deal with local florists – so the flowers you send will arrive in a nice vase and won’t be stuffed in a FedEx box.
4. It’s Only Natural Gifts – Looking for some gourmet organic goodies to send? Then It’s Only Natural Gifts might be for you as they have an extensive product selection including items such as fair trade coffee, organic chocolate, body care, baby gifts and more!
5. Greenloop – If you’re shopping for a fashionista, then Greenloop is definitely the place to go. From men’s and women’s clothing to accessories and shoes, Greenloop carries some of the best when it comes to sustainable shopping: Loomstate, EcoSkin, and Edun are just three of the many fashionable and sustainable options to check out.