
Teenagers are notoriously hard to shop for--but even cash gets boring eventually. Get rid of the guesswork with these no-fail ideas for the teens in your family, from environmentally-minded books designed for their lives and backpacks as green as they are chic to fashionable tees and recycled wristlets.

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It's never too early to start teaching your little ones the importance of choosing products made with sustainable materials and eco-friendly processes. Set a good example with the gifts in our WeeHugger guide, from baby bibs and toddler clothes to big-kid bikes and cafeteria-approved lunch bags.

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Even couples who truly believe that all you need is love still end up with a registry full of the same glassware, serving platters, linens, and picture frames as every other soon-to-be-married pair. Think outside the list with recycled champagne flutes, reclaimed wood decor, and custom artwork that help your favorite couple live a greener life right from the start.

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These fashion must-haves are timeless essentials for men and women (with a few splurges, of course) that will be a welcome addition to any wardrobe. From under to over, from top to bottom, we cover it all; the modern, sexy, and unique ideas in this gift guide will surely make your giftee want to strut their (green) stuff.

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Antoine de Saint-Exupery, the French writer and aviator, once wrote, “He who would travel happily must travel light.” We couldn’t agree more. However, we also know that to make the earth equally happy, we need to keep our carbon footprint as light as can be when going abroad. Whether your favorite traveler is a frequent flier for business, an all-around adventurer, an unstoppable day-tripper, or a shameless tourist, help lighten the load—and the planet’s—by giving green globetrotter-approved loot.

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Looking for the perfect gift for the eco-bookworm in your life? Searching for something for a green-minded documentary-addict? Our Media Junkie's gift guide has offerings for everyone -- from the kids to the DIY enthusiasts, from the foodies to the conservationists. Dive on in and find that gift you've been looking for.

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Everyone wants a healthy home, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin. Help your giftee make it as simple as possible with gifts for the home that are light on the planet andt easy to use. From the kitchen to the bathroom to the garden, each of these gifts will inspire them to entertain -- and, if you're lucky, you just might be at the top of the list.

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It's such a pleasure buying gifts for foodies. The possibilities are endless and you can find something interesting and delightful in every price range. This list of green foodie gifts is quite personal; I have a connection to everything that I'm writing about here. Click through to the slideshow to see my favorite gifts for food-lovers and chefs--they are all things I have used and loved, and your giftee will love them too.

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Treat the athletes in your life to gear and equipment that allows them to take advantage of all the environment has to offer—without harming Mother Nature. From cleaners that help your giftee’s current tools last longer and socks and sneakers to keep their feet in shape to bamboo snowboards and go-anywhere bikes, the ideas on the following pages offer every weekend warrior the opportunity to green his leisure time.

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What if you could pick out a design of something you wanted and order it like a song on iTunes, downloading it and printing it out? Or, if you don’t have a 3-D printer, you could go to the local print shop and pick it up? Click through for a look at the free, downloadable, and DIY gifts that make those dreams a reality.

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While true gadget obsessions aren’t always green—they often mean getting rid of equipment that still works, while gadgets that aren’t recycled waste countless amounts of resources and precious metals—technology that lets you live a greener life is the best of both worlds. See our fail-safe gift ideas for the geek in your life here.

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Not sure what to get mom this year? Or grandma or your expecting wife? If you're looking for a little something you can wrap up and hand her alongside that “I love you,” a laid-back day spent together, and a delicious local and organic
breakfast in bed, here are eight mom-approved options. Each was selected to help celebrate mom healthy planet-style, with gifts that tread lightly on the mother ship—planet earth....
Stephanie Bernstein’s favorite slogan is “reduce your forkprint.” Her company, To-Go Ware, provides consumers the tools to reduce the amount of single-use plastics and other disposable foodware products that are so prevalent and toxic in today’s society. To-Go Ware’s offerings include
stainless food containers, bamboo utensils and many other
hand-crafted accessories for all of us that have such busy lives.
This week, To-Go Ware launched a new utensil set to add to their collection called
RePEat. Enclosed in a holder made from recycled soda bottles, the RePEat is perfect for anyone on-the-go. Don’t let its convenient compact design fool you -- it holds a fork, knife, and spoon making it an essential accessory for anything from the office, to school, to travel, to camping....

You probably came across some of
Ekobo's elegant and colourful kitchen accessories made from bamboo. If you like their work, which incorporates ethical production and eco-friendly materials, check out the MELLO stools. Glossy, minimalist and funky looking, the bamboo poufs are stackable, come in two sizes and the many bright colours that are typical for
Ekobo products.
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Today we came across these funky house slippers called UNCUT, made from 100% natural felt and designed by
Ernest Perera....

If you like it colourful and silky, eco-friendly and hand-crafted,
Rajboori has just the things for you. These luxurious eco silk textiles brighten up any home with a bit of Indian colours and modern designs.
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Green Gift Giving for the time-&-eco-challenged
Got to get yourself out of some hot solar-heated water from not selecting something from our
last-minute V-day guide? Needed to overnight a Valentine's Day nod yesterday but didn't? Shipping is for the carbon-addicted
bird's peeps anyway, so send an e-card that celebrates biodiversity. Or how about making an on-line mix tape? Gift an acre of rainforest......

Today's TreeHugger Deal comes to you from
Green Eyed Monster, a company that offers a unique and socially responsible alternative to disposable paper and plastic bags. Images for the bags are created through online design competitions (see after the fold to participate), and each tote that is printed is a limited edition. So this is your chance to grab a wearable, reusable piece of art! The bags are made out of 100% post-consumer material made from recycled cotton fabric and recycled plastic bottles, are manufactured in the U.S.A., and are larger than your average disposable or reusable tote. ...

Photo via
Digital Sextant @ flickr
Valentine’s Day might just be the most polarizing holiday out there: either you think it’s a can’t-miss opportunity to show your love for your spouse, friends, and family, or you think it’s a lame excuse to sell more greeting cards. Of course, if you and your partner don’t agree, that’s when the problems pop up. You might be perfectly happy with nothing more than an extra kiss in the morning—but if she (or he) wants an extravagant dinner, memorable jewelry, and a sentimental card, then you’d better get shopping. Luckily, stores and websites are full of eco-friendly alternatives to traditional chocolates, flowers, gems, and wines, so you can satisfy your partner’s Valentine’s Day requirements without investing in a bunch of environmentally harsh consumer products. Read on for our favorite ways to say “I love you”—to your significant other and the environment....

Today's TreeHugger Deal comes to you from Spirit Level Film, who is offering a discount on
"Earth from the Air", a movie from Yann Arthus-Bertrand. An exhibition featuring "Earth From the Air" will begin in May 2009 starting in New York, but you can get an exclusive sneak-peak before its official release. You may have seen Yann Arthus Bertrand's amazing aerial photographs of our planet in his
"Earth from Above" book and exhibitions, which show how beautiful yet fragile the world is, and his work is available in DVD form - up to 8 hours of stunning still images, so you can turn your television into a work of art. And, not only is Spirit Level film offering a discount for TreeHugger readers, but a portion of the proceeds will benefit
Architecture for Humanity as well....
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