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Handmade Brazil Nut Candle - Fair Trade

Updated Dec 7, 2006

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Great idea for mom! Only $10!

Handmade Brazil Nut Candle - Fair Trade
Refresh and renew with these wonderful candles made from the brazil nut pod harvested in the Amazon rainforest. The Brazil Nuts are removed from the pod and sold in the local Peruvian market then the harvesters transform this renewable resource into into a cool candle with a lead-free wick. Measures about 4 inches in diameter. Available in two scents and unscented. Talk about environment. This is eco-atmosphere!

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New York Coffee Cup

Updated Apr 13, 2007

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Great idea for the coffee drinker in your life...and definitely a must for any New Yorker you know!

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Two groovy ceramic 'Sweetheart' cups. Go eco and dump the disposables with these ceramic versions of the ubiquitous Greek paper take out cup. Every year 180,000,000 of these paper cups are disposed of in New York City alone. With this pair of great ceramic, handle free cups, you can keep your coffee/tea hot while you keep your hands cool! Made in a Fair Trade factory by Aid to Artisans. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Take them on the go. Show you're eco!

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Fair Trade Sports: Football

Updated Dec 5, 2006

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Great idea for him!


And Fair Trade means the adult workers who produced this ball received a fair wage - at no extra cost to you! Learn more.

All-weather, high grip surface means year-round play. Compare features and performance to Wilson's K2 Composite at $36.99.

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Hemp Embroidered Baseball Cap

Updated Dec 2, 2006

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Great gift idea for him. Only $20!

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You can't get any greener than this! Another addition to our eco-friendly collection is this 100% natural hemp baseball cap in a very ecological grassy-green color! Smooth and soft, this cap sports our snazzy “No Sweat” gold star logo embroidered on the side with standard 6 panel construction and eyelets for breath ability. One size fits all with adjustable strap and gold metal closure in the back. Made in the USA by a UNITE HERE! shop in Newark, New Jersey.

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Fair Trade Tee

Updated Dec 2, 2006

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Great shirt for a reasonable price. "Fair Trade Certified" t-shirt is sweatshop free and made in the US in Pennsylvania.

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Fair trade? No Sweat. Promote fair trade with this handsome fair trade certified tee. In natural, unbleached 100% pre-shrunk cotton. Available in natural with brown imprint, Sizes S-2XL.

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Beaded & wire wrapped cake knife / pie server

Updated Dec 2, 2006

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Great idea for Her! Great for grandma, mom, aunt, sister...also would make a great bridal shower gift or hostess gift!

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Trendy stainless steel beaded pie server and beaded cake knife with metallic color glass beads and wire wrapped design attractively prepackaged for convenient gifting... hand washing recommended... Our beaded servingware is handcrafted wire art from South Africa.

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Beaded "Harley" style miniature motorcycle figurine

Updated Dec 2, 2006

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I probably chose this because my dad has a harley- but a great idea for him! $29.99

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Fair trade beaded wire motorcycle figurine

11" x 8"

Handcrafted African art curio - wire art

These miniature motorcycles are cool all occasion gifts for men and boys and the Harley and chopper motorcycle enthusiast!

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Telephone Bowl - Made from Recycled Telephone Wire

Updated Dec 2, 2006

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Great idea for anyone..I could even see my brother having this sitting out in his apartment. Also a great idea for a hostess...or deliver your holiday goodies in it!

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These amazing bowls are fashioned out of the waste that outdated technology creates. Telephone wires turn from unsightly garbage on the side of the rode in Vietnam into these beautiful, hand-woven pieces. Throw your keys, spare change, and guitar picks in the small bowl, and lemons and avocados in the large. Colors will vary, if looking for a specific color scheme, please enter requests into the comments section upon checkout and we will do our best to accommodate you. Small: 6"D X 2"H, large: 9"D X 2.5"H

Created out of discarded telephone wire

Fairly traded out of Vietnam

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Crystal 4 Tier Chain Necklace

Updated Dec 2, 2006

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So beautiful, I can't believe it's only $15.95! What a bargain!

Great gift idea for her! Great for your sister!

Facts from GreenFeet:
This fab necklace is hand strung with brilliant beads and dangles in 4 graceful tiers.
The adjustable closure allows for customization to fit your style.

Hand made by artisans at a fair trade group near New Delhi, India.

Don't know what fair trade is? Let us explain: Fair Trade is a commitment by companies to pay a livable wage in local context, engaging in environmentally sustainable practices, promoting healthy and safe working conditions within the local context and providing financial and technical assistance to producers wherever possible.

Artisans are able to support their families, local communities are preserved and you reap the rewards of beautiful, hand made goods. Sounds like a pretty good thing.

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Lace Handbag

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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Mom and Grandma will love this one (as well as your wife/girlfriend)

Hand-crocheted cotton lace handbag in lime green has a magnetic closure and is lined with moss green satin.

Very reasonably priced! $18

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Recycled Drink Bags

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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Great kids or for Her!

Kids can use it as a tote bag for travel games or to grandma's house for christmas, women will love toting around their favorite magazine and sunglasses in this recycled bag!

Great Price too!

$6 for small
$12 for large

Fun tote bags made of recycled drink packets. Children collect the packets to earn money for their schools, and artisans make the bags.

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Wavy Notes ~ Brown & Pin

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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Great gift idea for Her! (wife, girlfriend, sister, aunt, mom, grandma, teen girl)


Handmade lokta paper note cards were made by members of a fair trade organization based in Nepal that aims to help women create a market for their beautiful handicrafts in order to help them create sustainable incomes and encourage keeping traditional crafts and skills alive. Set of 8 notes with white inner writing page & 8 envelopes. Set comes in a great oversized envelope.

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Recycled Plastic Organizers

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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This organizer has space for your drivers license, credit cards or business cards, and of course a date book and phone book (not included) for all your vital information. Conserve India doesn’t even need to use dyes for their products since everything you buy in India leaves the shops in colorful plastic bags, they’ve found a non-toxic way to melt bags together creating a thick durable plastic material. We hope you’ll use this organizer not only to plan your days, but to remember daily the ways you can impact women’s lives halfway around the globe ~ now that’s something to be sure and pencil in! - $16.00

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Happy Feet Pumice Stone with Oil

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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Gift Idea for Her (mom, girlfriend, sister, wife)

Includes Happy Feet treatment oil and a vetiver foot-shaped pumice stone contained in a beautiful cloth covered box. Happy feet oil is made with naturally moisturizing organic coconut oil, infused with the purest of essential oils. The hand carved pumice stone is made from vetiver, a deep growing & naturally aromatic root endowed with a magical stress relieving aroma.

Directions: Pour a bit into a bucket of warm water & let your feet soak. Then, rub off dead skin using the pumice stone. Happy feet oil can also be rubbed directly into feet to make them feel refreshed and happy! Live naturally stress free from head to toe with Happy Feet!

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Silver Money Clip

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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Gift for Him

For as long as I can remember my dad has always carried a money clip - never a wallet.

Would also make a great groomsman or father gift for a wedding!

Hand-made in a small village in Bali, this hand-crafted silver money clip is a practical work of art. As each piece is entirely hand-fabricated, no two are exactly identical; each is an individual work of art.

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No Sweat Sweatshop-free Sneakers

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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Gift idea for Him (or Her!) Sweatshop FREE!

From the best little union shop in Jakarta, Indonesia. A familiar looking sneaker with a new spin…they're guaranteed to be sweatshop-free! Help us make history. Choose some for yourself and help to end sweatshop abuse by telling friends and family about this groundbreaking new sneaker.

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Retro Design Apron and Dishtowel

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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Gift for Her... great value! Also keep in mind for a bridal shower gift, a hostess gift or housewarming gift.

This half apron and matching dishtowel, detailed with intricate cotton lace and beautiful prints will add a vintage flair to any kitchen. Featuring brightly colored peonies, this dynamic duo is sure to make you or your gift recipient the hit of the party! Made from 100% cotton, it is durable and machine washable. Brought to you through a fair trade business committed to providing fair wages and good employment opportunities to economically disadvantaged artisans. Apron and dishtowel sold separately. Country of Origin: India

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Kids Henna Kit

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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Gift idea for kids

Kids' henna tattoo kit contains enough henna powder and mixing solution for boys and girls to get started on creating their own beautiful temporary tattoos and henna designs. The Kids' Henna Kit is a safe, child-friendly kit for creating beautiful temporary tattoos on hands, feet, face, or legs. Each kit includes:

* Pre-measured natural henna powder
* Pre-measured mixing solution
* Eucalyptus oil
* Applicator with fine tip
* Reusable stencil transfers
* and step-by-step instructions sheet

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Jing Garden-in-a-Can

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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Gift idea for Her...or young kids may enjoy too! They will enjoy being able to see something grow!

Jing Garden-in-a-Can
For centuries the Chinese have been using Jing Gardens as a way of achieving inner peace and tranquility. In Chinese culture, Jing is considered to be a freely available, universal source of energy capable of unleashing an overwhelming sense of relaxation. Each can includes seeds, step-by-step directions, and The Rules of Jing. Ji ng Gardens are a unique gift idea to enhance awareness of the environment and the history, customs, and beauty of other cultures.

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Elephant Salt & Pepper Shaker Set

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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Gift idea for her....also works for a couple

Ceramic elephant salt and pepper shakers come on a matching sitting tray. Check out the matching Elephant Teapot from the same collection.
Country of Origin: Thailand

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Mama Doll with Baby from Zimbabwe

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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For every doll purchased Global Exchange will donate its twin doll to a needy child in Zimbabwe. These Mama dolls each have a pocket on the back with her baby doll snuggled inside. Made by members of the Batsiranai Craft Project, a cooperative of mothers with disabled children living in Dzivarasekwa township in Zimbabwe. Each doll has a tag with the name of the doll and dollmaker! Their faces are hand-embroidered, and dolls are dressed in traditonal African clothing, some with embroidered pockets. Each doll is one-of-a-kind; hairstyle, fabric colors and designs vary.

Great for a toddler/preschooler girl

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Sports Ball Hackey Sacks

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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For the young/tween/teen boy in your life (or sports loving girl).

Set of three sports-themed hacky sacks; soccer ball, basketball, and baseball, each made entirely by hand. Each threesome arrives in a woven drawstring bag. Brought to you through a Purple Rhino, affecting the lives of nearly 2000 individuals and growing strong by providing employment and self sufficiency to artisans around the world.

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Organic Cotton Teething Toy

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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For the Baby or Mom-to-Be!

Relieve your baby's teething with these organic cotton teething toys. Choose between a fluffy eared frog and waggily tailed kitty. Stuffed with organic cotton terry, produced in an environmentally friendly manner that's easy on the earth,frog and kitty are proud to be pesticide-free, and naturally dyed.

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Knitted Snake Toy

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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For Kids...boys and girls will love to snuggle up with this friendly looking snake!

Made near Lake Titicaca in the mountains of Peru. There is a long tradition of knitting in this mountain region where in some villages, women AND men knit. Made from multi-colored yarn and filled with 100% cotton. 36" long.

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Organic Veggie Toys Set

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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For the youngster in your life - probably ages 1-3 ... encourage a love for veggies at an early age! Fun and hands-on, these four 'organic' veggies (carrot, mushroom, raddish and eggplant) are stuffed with 100% organic Egyptian cotton, and arrive safely packaged in recycled Kraft travel box.

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