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Eco-friendly gifts: A holiday gift guide for the earth-conscious

Shop these eco-friendly gifts for men, women and the home, featuring organic and recycled materials

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By Elizabeth Denton Posted: Monday November 18 2013

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AHeirloom New York sustainable-bamboo cutting board, $50, at Exit 9, 51 Ave A between 3rd and 4th Sts (212-228-0145) ● 127 Smith St between Dean and Pacific Sts, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn (718-422-7720) ● shopexit9.com

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Kayu Jean biodegradable-straw minaudière with bow closure, $185, at kayudesign.com

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OKA b. Zeta recycled-plastic flats, $45, at oka-b.com

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Better Late Than Never for Of a Kind Aurora conflict-free crystal and recycled-silver and -gold earrings, $167, and necklace, $177; both at ofakind.com

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Eyebobs Bamboo Bitty bamboo eyeglass frames, $85, at eyebobs.com

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H&M Conscious Collection organic-cotton chambray shirt, $30, at H&M, locations throughout the city; visit hm.com

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PACT organic-cotton men’s socks, three pairs for $25, at Whole Foods, locations throughout the city; visit wholefoods.com

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Sprout women’s cork-strap watch, $45; and men’s corn-resin watch, $55; both, at sproutwatches.com

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Fritz & Fräulein reclaimed-suit laptop sleeve, $110, at shop.brooklynmakers.com

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Cri de Coeur Leah faux-leather wallet, $75, at cri-de-coeur.com

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Lemlem Dolo handcrafted natural-cotton scarf, $125, at toms.com/marketplace

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Photograph: Jenny Evans

Shannon Astali DeJong bullet-casing cufflinks, $80, at uncommongoods.com

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Mela Gala in the Sky hand-dyed silk- and- bamboo placemat, $6; and Celebration placemat, $8, both at melaartisans.com

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Kim White vintage-fabric clutch, $170, at kimwhitehandbags.com

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Kevia reacycled-metal earrings, $88, at kevia.biz

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Industry of All Nations men’s organic-cotton tee, $65, at Personnel of New York, 9 Greenwich Ave between Christopher and W 10th Sts (212-924-0604, personnelofnewyork.com)

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Eco Art Productions Emma Poppy organic-cotton clutch and cosmetic bag, $34, at abesmarket.com

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Fritz & Fräulein vintage-fabric iPad-mini case, $48, at shop.brooklynmakers.com

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Photograph: Jenny Evans

Upcycled zippered wallet, $30, at uncommongoods.com

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Prospector Co. artificial-fragrance–free men’s shaving kit (includes samples of beard oil, shaving oil, two aftershave products, shaving cream and moisturizer), $60, at Teich, 22 Eighth Ave between Jane and W 12th Sts (212-537-6630, teichdesign.com)

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Photograph: Melissa Sinclair

Refresh Glass recycled-wine-bottle glasses, four for $33, at Lockwood, 3215 33rd St at 37th Ave, Astoria, Queens (718-626-6030)

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Collina Strada Ricco Duo sustainable-canvas-and-leather pouch, $88, at collinastrada.com

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Cri de Coeur Andrea faux-python flats, $60, at cri-de-coeur.com

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LSTN Fillmore reclaimed-wood headphones, $100, at toms.com/marketplace

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Rachel Roy sustainable-fabric smartphone case, $25, at rachelroy.com

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Kayu Ginny recyclable-straw clutch, $80, at kayudesign.com

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Stewart/Stand repurposed-stainless-steel billfold, $75, at Gracious Home, locations throughout the city; visit gracioushome.com

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Roberta Chiarella Double Pinwheel recycled-paper earrings, $38, at robertachiarella.com

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Photograph: Jenny Evans

Nanda Soderberg upcycled beer-bottle tumblers, two for $56, at uncommongoods.com

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Panda Sunglass sustainable-bamboo sunglasses, $120, at Owl and Thistle General Store, 720 Franklin Ave at Park Pl, Crown Heights, Brooklyn (347-469-0432, owlandthistlegeneral.com)

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Apolis organic-linen tie, $68, at toms.com/marketplace

We found these eco-friendly gifts from local stores such as Owl and Thistle General Store, MoMA Design Store and Personnel of New York. Look for jewerly, home decor, ties and sunglasses that use organic and recycled materials.

Follow Elizabeth Denton on Twitter: @Elizabethann1