We hear a lot of talk lately about discrepancies in the world’s income levels and resources. Here’s a way to help while encouraging entrepreneurs from around the world: our fair-trade jewelry comes from women’s cooperatives in Guatemala and is beautiful and handmade. Let’s give them a market for their products and help them to thrive!
Shidon Naturals Ultra Shea Body Butter
Did you know that shea butter is a natural healing product, noted for its wonderful moisturizing properties and even as an anti-inflammatory agent? This oil, from the fruit of the shea tree which grows in Africa, is fairly-traded and naturally refined. Drizzle in a little red raspberry oil and some all natural essential oils for scent, and you've got this amazingly luxurious body butter!
Price: $14.00
Wish Sprouters
Write your dreams, wishes, fears or hopes on these tiny seed-embedded papers, then plant them in a warm, sunny spot and watch them bloom. Great for sparking conversations with children, friends, and family. 5 sprouters per pack - pick your top 5 wishes, or share them with loved ones.
Price: $6.50
Green Pamper Set
SAVE WITH THE SET! Pamper yourself or someone you love with the ultimate in eco-friendly indulgence - a green spa treatment! Enjoy a wonderful scented large 14 oz. soy candle, handmade soap, smooth organic body butter, and organic and toxin-free shampoo and conditioner, The perfect evening! Differs slightly from photo.
Price: $75.00
Green Moment Set
SAVE WITH THE SET! Sometimes we all need a moment to breathe, relax, and remember how grateful we really are for our crazy, hectic lives. Give yourself or someone you love all the tools for refreshing the spirit: a clean-burning large, 14 oz. natural soy candle, and ultra-moisturizing organic body butter, both in lovely essential-oil scents. Take your pick between a little organic hot cocoa or an organic tea and you've got the recipe for a perfect mini-break. Differs slightly from photo.
Price: $49.00
Green Treat set
Give a friend a special treat with this SIGG stainless steel thermal mug and a package of decadent fair trade hot cocoa! Perfect for a cool evening, or to start off a winter morning.
If you want, you can spice things up by choosing our Spicy Hot Cocoa instead, or kick up the caffeine with our fairly traded arabica Love Buzz coffee ($3 additional). Enjoy!
Price, starting at: $34.00
Blow Out Wallet
The coolest wallet you'll ever own! This great bi-fold wallet comes equipped with 6 sleeve pockets for cards and 2 full-length bill pockets, but what makes it interesting is that it's made from repurposed mountain bike inner tubes that have reached the end of their traveling lives. The interior is made from 100% recycled PETE, so it's as eco-friendly as the exterior!
Price: $26.00
Beads of Strength Necklace
Twelve threads of hand-strung Czech glass beads create Beads of Strength—an exquisite piece that advances opportunity for the women of the San Jorge Jewelry Cooperative. Versatile glass chips and faceted crystals add shimmer and elegance to any outfit. Approximately 17” in length.
Wear Beads of Strength and fund 1 month of a scholarship for a child in the community of San Jorge.
Price: $37.00
Crystallizing Opportunity Bracelet
Handcrafted and inspired by the vibrant colors and warmth of the Mayan people, this bracelet fuses ethnic flair with modern sophistication. Each piece is handcrafted using the finest materials by women artisans in Guatemala's Highlands.
Crystals, memory wire bracelet, sterling silver.
Price: $27.00
Xeko Costa Rica starter kit
This collectible card game involves endangered animals, learning how to build an eco-system and watching how native and non-native species interact. Most of all, though, it's a fun, interesting game - the kids we tried it with won't stop playing! All Xeko game materials and packaging are made with recycled materials and eco-friendly inks.
Price: $26.00
Xeko Pals - Tomato Frog
When threatened, this frog puffs up and looks like a ripe red tomato! In the wild, it also secretes a sticky, toxic ooze that's irritating to the touch. The tomato frog is only found in the northwest region of Madagascar and is threatened due to deforestation and over-collecting for the pet trade. But you can help save the "tom frog" and its island home!
The adorable Xeko Pals tomato frog is approximately 8 inches long and is made from certified organic cotton "fur" and soy stuffing. Each toy includes a Mission Code that allows kids to join the online adventure at xeko.com. Xeko is proud to donate 4% of net sales to Conservation International for its programs to help save the Earth's hotspots from destruction.
Price: $19.50
Xeko Pals - Hairy Eared Dwarf Lemur
One of the rarest, smallest—and cutest—primates on the planet, this nocturnal lemur was "rediscovered" with the help of a Malagasy local in 1966. Once thought extinct, there are an estimated 100–1,000 dwarf lemurs left in the world, all in northern Madagascar. But now you can have one in your own home!
This adorable stuffed lemur is approximately 5 inches cubed with a 7-inch tail, and is made from soy and certified-organic cotton "fur" and soy stuffing. Each toy includes a Mission Code that allows kids to join the online adventure at xeko.com. Xeko is proud to donate 4% of net sales to Conservation International for its programs to help save the Earth's hotspots from destruction.
Price: $19.50
Green Clean Gift Set
SAVE WITH THE SET! If you're inspired to go green when you clean, then this is the gift set for you! Get acting on those New Year's Resolutions with 2 Window Kleeners, our all purpose cleaning concentrate with spray bottle, hand soap, 2 dish soaps, a package of Twist cloths and Twist loofah sponges, all put together in a reusable Rock the Vote bag for carrying from room to room. No more chemical smell in your house after cleaning, either - just all natural clean! Differs slightly from photo.
Price: $60.00
Green Office Gift Set
SAVE WITH THE SET! Show your clients you care! Your workmates will appreciate the organic, fair trade coffee, the sampler tin of organic tea, 2 hand soaps, 2 dish soaps, a bottle of all-natural hand lotion, a recycled paper notebook, a junior legal pad, a Greenraising ruler, a reusable Rock the Vote bag, and some Twist cloths and sponges for wiping up after the anonymous person who always makes a mess and then disappears...Differs slightly from Photo.
Price: $85.00
Shidon Naturals 3-in-1 Soy Candles - 14 oz.
Did you know that soy candles last longer, burn cleaner, and are more sustainable than paraffin? Just say "no" to petroleum products and give these candles a try - you'll never go back!
Made from all natural shea butter, bees wax, jojoba oil, and soy. You can use them as a candle, use the melted wax as a hand or cuticle oil, or (our favorite) use that beautiful smelling melted wax for a warm massage. Soy wax melts at a lower temperature than paraffin, so you won't get burned.
Each candle is hand made and hand poured, with a variety of lovely scents. They have hemp and cotton core wicks and all-natural ingredients. The 13 oz. candle will burn for 100 hours – take THAT, paraffin!
They come covered in a beautiful hand-made, recycled paper for easy gift-giving.
Price: $22.00
Fair Trade Mini Rugby Balls
Fair Trade Sports: More money for kids, less money for TV ads. 100% of the manufacturer's after-tax profit is donated to children's charities!
Made with fair trade rubber and stitched in Pakistan by adult workers paid a living wage and earning benefits, these non-PVC balls are fair in every sense of the word. Mini Rugby Ball says "Level the Playing Field" on one side, "Fair Trade = Fair Play" on the other.
Price: $20.00
Fair Trade Hacky Sack
Great, colorful, fun hacky sacks from a Guatemalan fair trade crafts cooperative! These are great for kicking, juggling, throwing, or just adding color to a table or shelf. Best of all, they contribute to education, employment, health care and child care for a group of women in Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Price: $5.00
Crocheted Flying Discs
These are just too much fuN! Crocheted by fairly paid workers in Guatemala, these sunburst patterned beauties do everything a plastic disc can do - but without hurting little hands and faces, or breaking anything in the house. A great winter activity indoors, or take them outdoors for warm wather fun. They fold up for easy travel, too. Colors vary.
Price: $12.50
Fair Trade Soccer Balls
Fair Trade Sports: More money for kids, less money for TV ads. 100% of the manufacturer's after-tax profit is donated to children's charities!
Made with fair trade rubber and stitched in Pakistan by adult workers paid a living wage and earning benefits, these non-PVC balls are fair in every sense of the word. Size 5 soccer ball says "Right to Education" in 9 different languages on it, along with our slogan "Be The Change."
Price: $32.00
Recycled Plastic Flying Disc
Flying discs are fun - and our version makes them even better! The Greenraising disc is made of recycled plastic, so you'll have a great time without putting any additional plastic into the world.
Go out and enjoy the great outdoors without guilt!
9" diameter.
Price: $5.00
Recycled Plastic Cutting Boards
Good chefs need great tools -- and these are high quality, well-made boards made from recycled plastic. They have knife-friendly surfaces and curved handles to make food transfer easy, too. Since they're made from 100% recycled plastic, are BPA-free, dishwasher-safe, and made in the USA, it's a no-brainer!
Price, starting at: $12.00
Beads That Build A Better World Bracelet
Hundreds of multi-tonal crystals join together on five strands to form a striking bracelet with sterling silver spacer bars. Build a better world for the women of the Pana Jewelry Cooperative and their scholarship recipients.
Price: $27.00
Checkered Bracelet for Change
These gorgeous bracelets are hand-beaded on a wooden loom by members of a women's cooperative in Guatemala. The funds raised provide primary and middle school scholarships to local children.
Price: $27.00
Strands of Progress Bracelet
Twenty threads of hand-strung glass go into this stunning bracelet. Funds raised go to a scholarship fund for the community of Zaput, Guatemala.
Price: $27.00
Strands of Progress Necklace
Twenty threads of hand-strung glass go into this stunning necklace. Funds raised go to a scholarship fund for the community of Zaput, Guatemala.
Price: $37.00
Shidon Naturals 3-in-1 Soy Candles - 7 oz.
Made from all natural shea butter, bees wax, jojoba oil, and soy. You can use them as a candle, use the melted wax as a hand or cuticle oil, or (our favorite) use that beautiful smelling melted wax for a warm massage. Soy wax melts at a lower temperature than paraffin, so you won't get burned.
Did you know that soy candles last longer, burn cleaner, and are more sustainable than paraffin? Just say "no" to petroleum products and give these candles a try - you'll never go back!
Each candle is hand made and hand poured, with a variety of lovely scents. They have hemp and cotton core wicks and all-natural ingredients. The 7 oz. candle will burn for 50-60 hours – take THAT, paraffin!
They come covered in a beautiful hand-made, recycled paper for easy gift-giving.
Price: $12.00
Seeds of Hope Bracelet
Handcrafted and inspired by the vibrant colors and
warmth of Mayan culture, this stunning bracelet fuses ethnic flair with modern sophistication. Emerald, sapphire and ruby tones bring out the color in your clothing and complement all skin tones.
Each piece is handcrafted with the finest glass beads and silver clasps by women artisans in Guatemala’s Highlands. The resulting creation is a unique accessory that combines traditional
craftsmansip and modern appeal.
Price: $22.00