Greener gifts

By Kristin Ely

Help customers contribute to a greener planet with these eco-friendly gifts for all occasions.

Wild Republic. The Message from the Planet line of plush gives a voice to the voiceless with colorful pop art patterns. Also made with recycled plastic bottles, the line is available in sharks, sea turtles and dolphins. www.wildrepublic.com
ELC Designs. Save the paper towel rolls with this reusable, biodegradable dish cloth that can replace up to 15 rolls of paper towels. Available in seahorse, starfish and two sea turtle patterns. www.elcdesignsgroup.com

LowTides Ocean Products. Thomas Paul Dune tall beach chair in Octopus Vineyard is made of Repreve’s 100% recycled water- and stain-resistant fabric. Arm rests are made from recycled ocean-bound HDPE plastic. www.lowtidesop.com

Straight-up Coconut. All-natural, surf wax scented candle reuses real coconut shells destined for the waste stream. Candle is vegan friendly and never packaged in plastic. www.instagram.com/straightupcoconut



Guy Harvey. Threadcycled tees are made from a zero-waste process that uses factory scraps made into new yarn. Complete with the brand’s iconic designs. www.guyharvey.com
Drinking Straws Glass. Borosilicate glass straws are shatterproof, dishwasher safe and replace single-use plastic straws. Sea turtle and other ocean-related themes are available. www.drinkingstraws.glass

The Raymond white tote bag is upcycled from mesh used in the transportation industry. The white marine-grade bottom provides extra durability and the handles, made from black seat belt webbing, support a heavy load. www.ontheroadagainbags.com

Upcycle Hawaii. Palm keychain is handmade using reclaimed sheet plastics collected from local residents and businesses in Hawaii. Heat and pressure are applied to melt multiple layers of shredded plastics together in a hand-fusing process. www.upcyclehi.com



Opolis Optics. Part of the Bio Collection, the Tribe frame in Orange is made from plant-based and natural materials consisting of cotton seeds, red pulp and hemp and is biodegradable. Reinforced metal hinges and core are made of recycled metals. www.opolisoptics.com
Trouvaille Global. Invigorating Marine Save The Planet scented soy wax candle is made with 100% American-grown premium non-GMO soy wax free from pesticides and herbicides. Hand-poured into a reusable glass with a 100% cotton wick. www.trouvailleglobal.com

Harborside Upcycled. Framed, recycled fishing rope art is made from 100% recycled fishing and lobster trap rope framed under glass. All rope is either collected off of beaches or donated straight from fishing boats. www.harborsideupcycle.com

Le Club. Reflections men’s swim trunks are made from recycled plastic bottles. Features quick-drying polyester, inner stretch net lining for comfort, side pockets with mesh and two back eyelets that allows for easy draining. www.lecluboriginal.com



Meli Wraps. A green alternative to plastic wrap for food storage, made with GOTS certified organic cotton and Hawaiian beeswax as well as organic plant oils. They are washable and reusable up to 150 times, and biodegradable at the end of their life. www.meliwraps.com