The Urban Permaculture Farm Magazine

1. The Pitch Birdhouse

A green gift idea for the gardener in your life.  Made of 100% recycled milk jugs, detergent bottles and other plastics, this long lasting birdhouse will hold up to the elements and adds a modern take on the traditional birdhouse.  Encourage wildlife to thrive in your back yard.  The 1 &1/4" hole in this bird house will attract these species of birds: Nuthatch, Chickadee, Titmouse, Beswick's Wren, Downy Woodpecker.

2. Conflict-Free Diamonds

We all know that getting jewelry for that special someone is a great gift idea. This year instead of getting your diamond jewelry at the mall, try getting your diamond jewelry at Brilliant Earth.  Not only are their diamonds conflict free but they also use recycled gold and platinum.  Not sold on getting your diamonds via the web?  Brilliant Earth is located in Canada which originate from environmentally and socially responsible sources with the highest ethical standards and endorsed by the Conflict-Free Diamond Council.

3. The Daily Shoulder Bag

This gift is for the eco-conscious and fashionable loved one on your list.   A version of this bag was featured in the movie Sex and the City 2.  This handbag is sure to get compliments everywhere she goes.  Made out of hand folded, silver recycled candy wrappers with a black plastic shoulder strap sold online by the Ecoist. Browse their whole website for lots of other eco-friendly gift ideas.

4.  Cheese Board and Spreader

This functional art piece will have your special someone smiling from ear to ear.  Artist Pili Dressel of Cranky Cricket Creations, hand crafts each piece herself made from non endangered, forest friendly, exotic and domestic hardwoods.  5% of the proceeds are donated to plant trees and protect the environment.  I have one of her beautiful butcher blocks that I use to chop up vegetables.  If you're looking for a unique one of a kind gift visit Cranky Cricket Creations.

5. Tree To Be Growing Kit

Helen’s Haven uses only harvested rainwater collected and stored in two 250 gallon reservoirs and four 80 gallon satellite storage units with a total of 820 gallons to use in times of need.  This system in managed by collecting in the main 250 gallon harvester and then pumped to other units.