Ecoist Handbags For the sweetheart on your list. Candy wrappers, soda labels and snack bags are diverted from landfills to make these playful totes. Ecoist plants a tree for every purchase. ($28 to $215, www.ecoist.com, 305-674-0433)
Something Old
eBay Vintage toys and col-
lectibles bring out the child in
almost anyone. They’re also
earth-friendly: no manufacturing
required for these sentimental
gifts. (Prices vary.
www.ebay.com)
3. Snowboarding on Bamboo Arbor Snowboards Bamboo, sustainable and stronger than steel, gives the Push snowboard responsiveness and flexibility. Arbor’s bamboo Roundhouse is for both genders. (Push $429, Roadhouse $459, www.arborsports.com, 310-577-1120)
This bamboo snowboard has a Zen design, front, including Chinese characters on the top that mean “expression”.
Bottom of board, right, is basic black with cypress tree.
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