Green Holiday Gifts: Green and Gorgeous

Presents so pretty they hardly need wrapping

By Olivia Zaleski

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Vere Chocolates

Vere Chocolates can knock out any chocoholic's cravings. Made in a traditional chocolate shop in downtown New York City, Vere Chocolates offer a beautiful selection of organic, fair trade, vegan, gluten-free and all-around scrumptious options.

Funkin Function Longboards

Funkin Function Longboards are made in Brooklyn from rescued premium local scrap hardwood (aka the leftovers from fancy furniture). Each skateboard is individually composed and assembled to provide optimal balance, strength, flexibility and an exhilarating ride.

Under the Canopy Organic Cotton Towels

Under the Canopy is known for luxurious, high-quality, comfortable organic cotton. Its 100% organic cotton towels are plush and cozy -- the perfect gift for any new homeowner or luxury-lover.

Bambu Bowls

Handmade by Bambu, these beautiful bowls at Branch are made from 100% organically grown bamboo, nontoxic adhesive and natural, food-safe wood oil. These materials do not impart or absorb flavors, so they're great for salads and any eco-chef.

Woodland Pillow

Handmade by K Studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the stylish Woodland Pillow is composed of an outer shell of hemp and organic cotton and an interior of natural feathers and down. Branch carries a range of eye-catching, original colors and designs to fit any green-themed home.

Ego Classic

eGO Cycle 2 Classic

The eGO Classic is perfect for casual commuters, errand runners and RV users. Built on an anodized aluminum chassis, this energy-efficient electric vehicle delivers a fun, safe, environmentally conscious ride at 20-25 miles an hour.

Monique Pean Jewlery

Monique Pean Jewelry

Jewelry designer Monique Pean works with found remains of walrus, caribou, baleen and 12,000-year-old woolly mammoth ivory. Pean avoids the exploitative mining industry by using 100% recycled gold and conflict-free diamonds. Ivory materials are discovered in melting ice caps, thus drawing attention to global warming. 10% of profits from Monique Pean's Bering Collection go to the Alaska Native Arts Foundation. The money is used to train the next generation of Alaska Native artists and fight to preserve a disappearing culture and natural landscape.

Dahon Speed P8

Biking is the greenest way to go. So give the athletic commuter in your life a Dahon Speed P8. The foldable frame will allow any commuter to ride in style, but stows away for the workday (or on public transit).

Clock Hybrid

Hybrid Clock

Give a retired biycycle another ride, so to speak. Made by Resource Revival from old bicycle parts, this clock will keep time and remind any bike lover of his or her favorite activity.

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