5 Websites for Greener Holiday Shopping

If you're looking to shop for some unique, quality, or cool gifts this holiday season you can do so and be a little greener at the same time. Here are five options to check out:

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.

Published December 2, 2009 at 12:00 AM