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articles & information > product reviews > 2009 gifts special (for him)

star buylook out for our 'star buys' - the nine products which we believe represent the best value and/or quality, or are just particularly interesting or unusual.

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star buyA Remarkable Gift!
£8.99 from Fayres Fair

Remarkable gift from Fayres FairFayres Fair sell a range of fairtrade and organic gifts for all the family - all packaged in beautiful fairtrade gift bags made in India from handmade paper.
This one contains a note book and mousemat made from recycled car tyres and a pen made from recycled car parts.

Burt's Bees Mens Grooming Gift Set
£22.49 from Big Green Smile

Burt's Bees Men's Grooming Set from Big Green SmileSmart toiletry bag containing airline-friendly travel sizes of Burt's Bees natural men's grooming products (body wash, soap, shave creme, aftershave and lip balm).

Organic Gardener's Hand Salve
£6.00 from The Green Grocery

The Green Grocery Organic Gardener's Hand SalveA lovely gift for a keen gardener - these lovely buttery 100% organic salves absorb easily into the skin, leaving it feeling soft and soothed.
Choose from calming and soothing Comfrey & Chamomile or relaxing and soothing Marshmallow & Lavender.

Fine Grade Rollable Panama Hat
£52.00 from Pachacuti

Fairtrade Rollabel Panama Hat A beautiful classic fine fedora style panama hat, fairly traded from Ecuador.
It can be rolled for travelling, but we wouldn't recommend keeping it rolled for too long, as it can be difficult to remove all of the creases if you do.
Its available in 7 sizes, so you can ensure a perfect fit.

Sheesham Photo Frames
from £9.95 from Myakka (3 for 2 offer)

Sheesham photo frames from MyakkaBeautiful solid Sheesham wood photo frames with glass inserts and stands for either portrait or landscape display. Available in 2 practical sizes (5x7 and 8x10), and they're on offer at 3 for the price of 2, so you can treat yourself too!

Pure New Wool Blanket / Throw
£48.00 from Frank & Faith

Wool Throw from Frank & FaithMade in Scotland from surplus 100% pure new wool yarn, each throw is virtually unique, as there are only two or three made in each design.
Beautifully soft and warm, and ideal for snuggling up on the sofa on those cold winter nights.

Plantable Desk Calendar
£7.00 from Ecohip

Plantable Desk Calendar Each 5x5 inch seeded page of this pretty calendar can be planted at the end of the month to grow into even prettier wildflowers.
Twelve months of completely plantable pages made with 100% post-consumer waste and 100% recyclable into wildflowers.

star buyMen's Independence Organic Cotton Half Zip
£35.00 from Seasalt

Organic Cotton mens sweatshirtSoft and cosy 100% orgainc cotton half-zipped sweatshirt for men.
Designed in Cornwall and ethically produced in India.

Available in prussian blue (pictured) and warm grey, and in sizes S to XXXL.

Herbal Bath Oils Box
£10.00 from Beauty Naturals

Herbal Bath OilsFive highly concentrated bath treatments presented in an elegant flip top box.
Contains one 20ml bottle each of Lavender, Orange & Linden Blossom, Rosemary, Juniper and Melissa. Mineral oil and paraben free.
Each 20ml bottle is sufficient for 2 baths.

Clipper Hamper
£30.00 from Clipper Teas

Clipper Hamper Traditional handmade willow hamper containing a selection of delicious fairtrade and organic teas, coffees, infusions and hot chocolate by Clipper.

A great gift for tea and coffee lovers everywhere!

Natural Odor Eliminator and Air Freshener
£6.49 / £5.99 from Citrus Magic

Citrus Magic Carpet & Room Odor Eliminator Solid Air Freshener An original gift idea, ideal for smokers or people with pets.

Both products are designed to absorb bad odours and gently freshen the air naturally.

Gardeners Gift Bag
£29.95 from Eco Eco

Gardeners Gift Bag A jute bag containing FSC certified paper potter, British made terracotta cane toppers, FSC oak labels, fairtrade handmade soap by the Visionary Soap Company and all natural gardener's hand balm by Akamuti.

Small Recycled Aluminium Bowl
£7.02 from Aztec Arts (free P&P)

Recycled Aluminium Bowl from Aztec ArtsBeautiful fairtrade 'handkerchief' shaped bowl made from polished recycled aluminium, with the inside enamelled in a choice of different colours.
Measures approx 10cm across x 8cm high.

Local Warming Jacket
£55.00 from Yew Clothing

Recycled casual jacket Soft and comfortable casual jacket made from breathable recycled polyester.
The outside is made from a smooth knitted fabric, and the inside is in a warm and cosy micro-fleece.
There are versions designed for both men and women.

Frog Prince Tealight Holder
£4.99 from Indigo Ocean Trading

Frog Prince recycled metal tealight holderPart of a range of fair trade tealight holders, all made from recycled metal from factory offcuts and waste and then handpainted in bright colours.
We particularly liked this cute frog prince, whose happy smiling face is sure to brighten up any cold winter night!

Fairtrade Fruit Gift Basket
£23.00 from Tropical Wholefoods
Fairtrade Fruit Basket from Tropical Wholefoods

A selection of dried fruits, flavoured apricot kernels, and snack bars presented in a hand woven Ugandan basket.
Wrapped in clear cellophane with a natural raffia tie, it makes a beautiful gift.

star buyJute Duffle Bag
£7.95 from Tribal Mango

Jute Duffle Bag from Tribal MangoSturdy duffle bag made from eco-friendly jute.
It is closed with a simple drawstring that also forms the handles.
Suits a variety of everyday uses such as shopping, school or going to the gym.
Available in a choice of 6 beautiful patterns.

The Original E-Charger
£15.00 from e>charger
E-Charger

Powered by one AA battery, the e-charger is a compact emergency charger for most phones and MP3 players.
Keep it in your pocket, bag or car.

Soy Wax Melts Gift Set
£10.95 from Juniper Wood

Soy Wax Melt Gift Set These eco-friendly wax melts are made from 100% GM free soy wax from sustainable sources and are richly fragranced using only pure essential oils.
Melt them in the pretty oil burner included, or just leave in their solid state for a more delicate and long-lasting fragrance.

Rainwater Soaps Basket
£13.50 from Dream Botanicals

Rainwater Soaps Basket from Dream BotanicalsA selection of 3 creamy natural aromatherapy soaps presented in a pretty reuseable basket.

All handmade in rural Wiltshire using pure English rainwater and organic plant oils.

Organic Candle in Glass
£10.00 from The Organic Collective

Organic Scented Candle in Glass A range of scented candles manufactured from 100% organic plant wax (a mixture of sustainably sourced palm and soya wax). The range includes 8 fragrances - including bay, laurel and basil - an uplifting aroma reminiscent of aniseed, making it a great gift for the guys as well as the girls.

Kenana Grown Up Slippers
£18.00 from Boudalu

Fairtrade handknitted slippersSoft and cosy fairtrade slippers made by a group of women who live in a rural area of Kenya where steady employment is hard to come by.
They are made using home-spun wool, in natural and plant-dyed colours, and all materials are sourced locally.
Available for women (size 5-7) and men (8-10).

Maroma Encens d'Auroville Incense Sticks
£1.99 from Karma Gifts

Natural Incense sticks Natural hand rolled incense sticks made from bamboo, and fragranced with blended pure essential oils.
The 10 sticks are presented in a hand made silk-screened recycled cotton paper packet.
Loads of gorgeous fragrances to choose from including festive Myrhh.

'Repair' Soy Wax Scented Candle
£22.00 from I Conjure Candles

Soy Wax Scented CandleNatural soy wax candles, with a hint of beeswax.
There are various different aromatherapy candles to choose from, each designed to attarct a different energy. 'Repair' pictured here has been blended to help to restore a broken heart.

Organic Mulling Spices
£3.99 from Hambleden Herbs

Mulling SpicesHambleden Herbs sell a great range of teas, herbs and spices, all of which would make lovely stocking fillers.
We particularly liked this little box containing 5 pouchettes of mulling spices to add to wine, cider or juice for a warming festive drink.

Solar Powered Garden Globe
from £19.99 from Nigel's Eco Store

Solar globe garden light from Nigel's Eco StoreBeautiful decorative solar garden light.
The glass globe contains embedded luminescent crystals which create a magical effect when the light comes on. Once dark the globe appears to magically float in the air looking very much like planet Earth.

London City in a Bag
£9.99 from My Eco Store

London city in a Bag from My Eco StoreMiniature FSC wooden models of some of London's famous landmarks, including the London Eye, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral and the River Thames; London buses and beefeaters.

Aromatherapy Candle
£27.40 from Timothy Han

Aromatherapy Candle from Timothy Han100% natural candles, handcrafted from pure essential oils and GM free soy wax, with an unbleached cotton wick.
Our favourite for the festive season is Fig - a delicious natural scent created from a blend of cedarwood and coriander with a hint of orange.

Ethical Living Magazine
£3.00 from Ethical Living

Ethical Living MagazinePrinted on virtually wood free, FSC certified paper using vegetable based inks.
Includes features on environmental and social matters along with ideas and inspiration to help you develop your own personal ethical style.

star buyChicken Doorstop
£12.00 from The Green Apple

Chicken Doorstop from The Green Apple Funky chicken doorstop handmade in the UK from vintage fabric.
Comes flatpacked for ease of postage - just stuff it with rice or something similar via the zip on the bottom.

Size is approx 15cm x 15cm, and its available in a choice of various retro prints.

Christmas Truffle Box
£11.95 from Montezumas

Christmas truffle Box from MontezumasMilk chocolate mandarin caramel, dark chocolate spiced caramel, dark chocolate marzipan and dark chocolate brandy truffles.

A delicious decadent chocolate gift just for grown ups!

Drawstring Trouser
£18.95 from Gossypium

Organic Cotton Drawstring Trousers
                      Fairtrade organic cotton jersey drawstring trousers.

They're soft, flexible and comfortable, making them ideal to sleep in, or just to chill out in.

"Soothing Herbal" Organic Moisturising Bar
£5.80 from Beyond Organic Skincare

Organic Moisturising Body Bars from Beyond Organic Skincare A lovely stocking filler for men and women alike, these are not soaps - they are moisturisers in a solid bar form. Simply rub the bar directly onto the skin and your body's warmth will melt it enough for it to sink into the skin. Contains chamomile and calendula, both good for soothing sensitive skin.

Beeswax Candles Gift Set
£13.80 from SmellSoNice

Natural Beeswax Candl Set from SmellSoNiceGift set comprising 2 natural and 2 filtered 100% beeswax candles.
Beeswax burns slowly and cleanly, producing a soft light, and the delicious aroma of warm honey.
A lovely addition to Christmas table decorations.


Medium Zampona Pan Pipes
£11.99 from Natural Flow Direct

Peruvian Pan Pipes from Natural Flow Direct A lovely set of fairtrade mini double Zampona Pan Pipes from Peru, containing 2 rows of 7 and 6 individual notes, produced from reeds of various lengths.
Suitable for children and adults alike, they come complete with instructions on how to play them.

Hemp / Organic Cotton Stripe Shirt
£32.00 from Ascension

Hemp / Organic Cotton stripe shirt A relaxed style hemp shirt with a nehru collar and breast pocket.
Dress it up or dress it down to suit your mood.
Casual fit, with a button up sleeve option, available in sizes S to XL.

 

 

     
 
 
   
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