21 Green Gifts Under $21

A women's co-op in the Philippines rescues juice boxes destined for the landfill and turns them into nifty coin purses that will bring your friend back to carefree days on the playground. (reuseablebags.com, $4.95)

A hearty salad deserves to be served with a bit of flair. Made from a single piece of organic bamboo, these servers are natural on one side and lacquered on the other with colors that coordinate with the hand-coiled bowls. Completely food safe for both hot or cold dishes, they come in Cayenne, Kiwi, Natural and Sunflower. (bambeco.com, $14)

There's something about eating chocolate that's supporting local economies that makes it seems all right to indulge. Vere partnered with friends in Ecuador to produce their line of Certified-Organic dark chocolate bars. The Fair Trade-certified bars are rich in flavor and compassion. (verechocolate.com, $5)

Most golf tees are made from wood or plastic, and take a long time to break down after being splintered or dropped on the course. These corn-based tees won't linger on your favorite course, so you can save your anxiety for that tough putt on the 9th hole. (grassrootsstore.com, $5.99)

Some patchwork around the waist is a great gift for any trendy cooker. These cute little aprons are made from swatches of remnant fabric, which means no two are exactly alike. (earthetarian.com, $15.99)

This Rain Forest gift box of 50 letter-size sheets and 25 envelopes is from the Costa Rica Natural Paper Company. Tree-free paper! What a concept. (ecopaper.com, $10.98)

These two-toned bangles support two causes: fair wages for artisans and sustainability for the environment. Each is made from natural materials, such as easily replenished ankudu wood and vegetable lacquer. (globalgoodspartners.org, $4.50)

Bamboo picture frames add a great eco-friendly touch to any home décor. Add a picture of you and a friend or family member to really bring the gift home. (ecoexpress.com, $7.99 to $9.99)

Twist then shout then twist and spout, it makes these ergonomic pourers fun and useful. They breathe new life into soda or water bottles and are the kind of gift that until you have one you don't know what you are missing. There is also the garden spout to make any bottle into an instantaneous watering can. (re-modern.com, $8)

Turn a windowsill into a berry patch! (cleanairgardening.com, $9.99)

This set of two fun and colorful key chains made from milk containers are a creation of Stephen Yemm. (zanisa.com, $6)

A handy dandy calculator always comes in use when least expected. The ultra-thin calculator can fit just about anywhere. It is also solar powered so it never runs out of batteries. A great present for the mathematically challenged. (gadget.brando.com, $8)

Whenever someone is at their office or their desk at home bogged down with work, all they need to do to laugh is have a look at this Flight of the Conchords mouse pad, made from recycled materials, to remember some of Bret and Jermaine's hilarious banter. (store.hbo.com, $9.99)

Get your favorite rug rat a candy bar that won't send them jumping off the walls. Keerunch has crunchy rice crisps and is blended with certified organic cashew butter and low glycemic premium agave nectar, sweet without the sugar-high headache! (worldpantry.com, $1.39)

Woodstock morning blend will help anyone groove in the morning with its fun colorful packaging and notes of walnut and blackberry. It is also fair trade, organic and shade grown. (larrysbeans.com, $11.85)

The Organic Bath Company's Pomegranate Fig Bath Set is a sweet-smelling set, including Gentle Body Wash, Exfoliating Body Scrub, Body Butter and Bubble Bath Petals. (luckyvitamin.com, $12)

Teatime! Give the gift of organic tea, traditionally raised so that it leaves a light footprint on the environment. So snuggle up with a cup of tea and watch a holiday movie. (globalexchangestore.org, $4.20)

Eos' unique petite lip balm is the perfect stocking stuffer. Everyone can use lip balm and this set of four flavors are 95% organic, and petrolatum-and paraben-free. (target.com, $10.99)

These Eco-Tools makeup brushes are made from bamboo handles, recycled aluminum ferrules and a cruelty-free synthetic bristle — and the set comes wrapped in a natural cotton and hemp case. (amazon.com, $14.49)

Why not give aromatherapy as a gift? Dani candles are a combination of 100% soy wax with proprietary essential oils that are pure and nontoxic. (danibath.com, $16)