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		<title>Efficient Holiday Decorations For $10 and Under</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:42:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Siel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Craftsters can turn paper into snowflakes or partridges, and hikers can search for natural pine cones. But if you&#8217;ve got a naked Christmas tree and two left thumbs, here are some affordable and eco-friendly tree ornaments to pick from: Felt birds These simply chic birds are cut from 100% eco-certified felted wool and shipped flat [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2553" title="Eco-Friendly Christmas/Holiday Ornaments" src="http://metaefficient.zippykidcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/eco-friendly-christmas-ornaments1.jpg" alt="Eco-Friendly Christmas/Holiday Ornaments" width="485" height="454" /></p>
<p>Craftsters can turn paper into <a href="http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/wallpaper-graphics/two-diy-snowflakes-from-paper-071599">snowflakes</a> or <a href="http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/how-to/how-to-make-your-own-paper-ornamentswith-a-little-help-from-kates-paperie-071756">partridges</a>, and hikers can search for natural pine cones. But if you&#8217;ve got a naked Christmas tree and two left thumbs, here are some affordable and eco-friendly tree ornaments to pick from:<span id="more-2546"></span></p>
<h3>Felt birds</h3>
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<p>These simply chic birds are cut from 100% eco-certified felted wool and shipped flat for efficient delivery. A set of two birds &#8212; one each in white and red &#8212; costs $18 at <a href="http://www.branchhome.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=30&amp;products_id=311&amp;zenid=slk5lidgtsvmj3km4dpm27mo64">Branch</a>.</p>
<h3>Wrapper ornament</h3>
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<p>Upcycled from discarded potato chip wrappers, these fairly traded ornaments are crafted by artisans in Nepal. Available in silver or multicolored variations, ornaments come in a circle or star shape. Get them at <a href="http://btcelements.com/products/?view=sub_product&amp;sid=2381&amp;cid1=376&amp;cid2=364&amp;cid3=370">BTC Elements</a> for $10 each.</p>
<h3>Gourd ornaments</h3>
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<p>Made of gourds grown in the coastal valleys of Peru, these fairly-traded gourds allow Peruvian carvers to continue a traditional craft. Each ornament&#8217;s unique and will vary in size and shape. A set of three gourd ornaments costs $18 at <a href="http://www.globalexchangestore.org/gourdornaments.html">Global Exchange</a>.</p>
<h3>Amenity Ornaments</h3>
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<p><a href="http://www.amenityhome.com/e-store/prod_thumbs.asp?parent=0&amp;pcid=7311144571571&amp;cid=7311239357694">Amenity ornaments</a> are printed on a hemp-and-organic-cotton blend fabric with nontoxic inks, then filled with spun recycled plastic bottles. Pick from a bird, circle, moon, or star in gold, silver, moss, or espresso at <a href="http://www.amenityhome.com/e-store/prod_thumbs.asp?parent=0&amp;pcid=7311144571571&amp;cid=7311239357694">Amenity</a> for $9 an ornament.</p>
<h3>Tin Can Angels</h3>
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<p>These upcycled angels are made from used beverage cans by a fair trade co-op in Guatemala. (via <a href="http://bellevivir.blogspot.com/2007/11/eco-friendly-ornaments.html">Belle Vivir</a>) A set of four costs just $29 at <a href="http://www.vivaterra.com/pls/enetrixp/!stmenu_template.main?complex_id_in=482007.2561145.1897047.2862237.page">VivaTerra</a>.</p>
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		<title>Four Efficient Holiday Stockings</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:35:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Siel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reusing the stocking you stored away last year&#8217;s the greenest option, of course. But if you lost yours in a natural disaster or bad break up&#8211;or got a new pet&#8211;here are four efficient options to pick from. Upcycled Handmade Stockings at Etsy Etsy, the e-marketplace for all things handmade, is the go-to spot for cute [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2506" title="Organic Christmas Stocking" src="http://metaefficient.zippykidcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/organic-christmas-stocking.jpg" alt="Organic Christmas Stocking" width="485" height="308" /></p>
<p>Reusing the stocking you stored away last year&#8217;s the greenest option, of course. But if you lost yours in a natural disaster or bad break up&#8211;or got a new pet&#8211;here are four efficient options to pick from.<span id="more-2490"></span></p>
<h3>Upcycled Handmade Stockings at Etsy</h3>
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<p>Etsy, the e-marketplace for all things handmade, is the go-to spot for cute eco-friendly stockings at reasonable prices. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5073739&amp;section_id=5621978">Rikrak</a> (above) and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5201880&amp;section_id=5791117">Katiepatatey</a> create gorgeous festive stockings out of ecospun felt, which is made out of 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18316599">WoolyWooly</a> felts old sweaters into new holiday stockings, while <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5808640&amp;section_id=5445914">XoElle</a> uses vintage fabrics. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16749848">Sesewsuckurtoe</a>&#8216;s even made a stocking out of repurposed pinstriped wool pants. Prices range from $7 &#8211; $32.</p>
<h3>Amenity Trail Stocking</h3>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2506" title="Organic Christmas Stocking" src="http://metaefficient.zippykidcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/organic-christmas-stocking.jpg" alt="Organic Christmas Stocking" width="485" height="308" /></p>
<p>Made of a hemp-and-organic cotton blend fabric, <a href="http://www.amenityhome.com/e-store/prod_thumbs.asp?parent=0&amp;pcid=7311144571571&amp;cid=731124347273">Amenity&#8217;s Trail Stockings</a> are sewn and hand printed in Los Angeles with water-based, eco-friendly inks in cocoa, gold, silver, or moss color. The classy stockings cost $55 each at <a href="http://www.amenityhome.com/e-store/prod_thumbs.asp?parent=0&amp;pcid=7311144571571&amp;cid=731124347273">Amenity</a>.</p>
<h3>TerraCycle Eco-Friendly Christmas Stockings</h3>
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<p>Pick between upcycled juice pouches or cookie wrappers for your <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Navigation?storeId=10051&amp;categoryID=3612&amp;langId=-1&amp;catalogId=10053&amp;cm_sp=THD_Marketing-_-Holiday2008-_-Earth_Friendly-_-TerraCycle_Decor">Terracycle Eco-Friendly Christmas Stocking</a>. Made by Terracycle, the eco worm-poop fertilizer company that&#8217;s now branching out into office and household products, these stockings cost just $19.99 a pair at <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Navigation?storeId=10051&amp;categoryID=3612&amp;langId=-1&amp;catalogId=10053&amp;cm_sp=THD_Marketing-_-Holiday2008-_-Earth_Friendly-_-TerraCycle_Decor">Home Depot</a>.</p>
<h3>Dog and Cat Holiday Stockings</h3>
<p>Pampered pets can get their own stockings, hand-crafted by artisans in Nepal who boil, beat, and roll natural sheared wool to create the fair trade felt products. As a bonus, each stocking comes with a toy in the front pocket: A felt bone for the doggie, and a moue for the kittie. Get yours at <a href="http://www.globalexchangestore.org/animalstockings2.html">Global Exchange</a> for $28.</p>
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