10 Eco-Friendly Holiday Gifts

Congratulations shoppers - you've survived Black Friday and Cyber Monday!

No matter what side of the border you live on, the kickoff of the holiday shopping season is fast and furious with advertising slogans and flyers coming your way to lure you into the store or to click purchase.

But wouldn't it be nice to do some good along with finding the perfect gift with the rest of the holiday budget?

For those of us who want to be more eco-friendly with our gift giving this season, here's ten suggestions that will be happily received and a gift to the planet too.



1. House of Marley Freedom Stir it Up headphones - even electronics can be green - these noise-cancelling headphones are made from recycled aluminum, leather and stainless steel, and perfect for the audiophile. $199.99 via Future Shop

2. The Body Shop Rainforest Moisture Collection - made with Community Trade honey and organic olive oil, these hair care products are gentle on hair, good for the earth and help employ fellow citizens in the rainforest. from $4.00-$14.00 via The Body Shop

3. CB2 Oar Server - made from sustainable acacia with natural vegetable oil finish, this serving board is 23x11.5x5 and perfect for cheese or charcuterie options for holiday entertaining. $27.95 via CB2

4. Ami McKay PURE Collection sheet set - a silky soft sheet set made from sustainable bamboo, available in queen or king. Each set contains two pillowcase, flat sheet and fitted sheet. $169.99 via Bed, Bath and Beyond

5. Stella McCartney Essentials Organic Hoodie - give the gift of cosy with the perfect casual clothing item - available in small, medium, large and extra-large in seed pearl pink or bolt red. $150.00 via Adidas

6. President's Choice Holiday to Go Mugs - always have a mug ready for coffee, tea or hot chocolate with a holiday-themed mug that can be easily used over and over to avoid disposable. $10.00 via Loblaws / Real Canadian Superstore

7. Hue Huetopia Textured striped knee socks - made with organic cotton, these socks will become the perfect first layer to combat winter's cold winds. available in natural, brown and black $14.00 via The Bay

8. Tom's Journey is the Destination - these vegan shoes are made with pesticide-free fabric, recycled and sustainable materials and will be the perfect weekend shoe for the man. $65.00 via Tom's

9. Bixi membership - for those want the option of two wheels to explore Toronto, Ottawa, London or Montreal, the annual membership will encourage pedal power and leaving the gas guzzler at home. $95.00 for a year via Bixi

10. Ten Thousand Villages Picnic It! lunch bag - everything and anything in this store is eco-friendly, fair trade, organic and sustainable - like this reusable lunch bag. $10.00 via Ten Thousand Villages