The roomy Bonita organic cotton throw blanket from Coyuchi has  decorative stripes with an intricate weave pattern similar to basketry. It has a two-inch knotted fringe on the top and bottom. It's made from GOTS-certified 100 percent organic cotton grown in India and woven in Portugal. 

These tassled cotton throw blankets from Morocco are handmade and hand-dyed. They’re Inspired by Moroccan culture and blankets like the handira (wedding blanket) traditionally woven as gifts for special occasions. The weaving process is carried out on home looms, supporting local craftsmanship and minimizing industrial energy consumption. They measure 58 × 78 so about the size of a large throw.

This large throw blanket from Coyuchi is made in India of 100 percent GOTS-certified organic cotton. It has a fishbone stitch and wide ribbed hem.  Founded in California more than 30 years ago, Coyuchi is an early leader in the manufacturing of organic toxin-free household textiles. 

These elegant glasses from Morocco are handblown from recycled beer and wine bottles, preventing waste from ending up in landfills. This eco-friendly approach not only has a positive environmental impact but also preserves traditional Moroccan glassblowing techniques, supporting local artists and their craft. The green glass gets its color from recycled Heineken bottles and the other colors also reflects their original source bottles.

Life Factory's outdoor (or indoor) drink glasses are fitted with a colorful silicone sleeve that provides a great non-slip grip, helps protect the glass and makes it easy to identify which glass is yours at a party. They're made in the U.S., dishwater safe and BPA-free. Life Factory also makes their iconic eco-friendly glass on-the-go drink bottles with the same colorful sleeves and silicone caps. 

This French press style coffee make from Public Goods is made from borosilicate glass, designed to extract coffee while preserving the beans’ natural oils and character. It has a stainless steel lid and a fitted seal to help retain heat and ensure a secure, drip-free pour. Finished with a clean, balanced handle. Plastic-free, lead-free and a great eco-friendly gift choice.

Single coffee cup are so often plastic. This porcelain filter holder from Public Goods sits directly on a mug and is better for the environment and healthier for us. More attractive than plastic too. t’s made of high-fired porcelain and is lead-free. Takes #4 filters, which can be purchased here. 

This beautiful hardwood serving board is made from retired olive trees in Tunisia that no longer produce olives. The platter is slightly scooped in the center to keep food in place. Olive wood is nonporous so no germs or odors stay on it. Because the old wood is made into products that can last for years, the carbon sequestered into that tree remains sequestered.

When it comes to cooking, the best for quality and safety is cast iron. It's non-toxic, unlike some popular cookware, such as aluminum and pans with non-stick surfaces. (Stainless steel is also safe.) Lodge Cast Iron has been making pots and pans, including this 9-inch pan here, since 1896. Cast Iron is a great gift for anyone who cooks and the vintage look adds to a kitchen's decor. 

This sturdy organic cotton dog-motif tote is made through the Tote Project, which fights modern slavery and supports survivors around the world. It is sewn in India by women who have escaped the sex trade and into freedom. The Tote Project also donates a portion of their profits to Two Wings, to help survivors of human trafficking in the United States. The totes are sold through Ten Thousand Villages.

This fun cotton alphabet rug is great for a child's bedroom, quietly educational and stylish at the same time. From Lorena Canals, it's handmade in India of cotton and uses natural non-toxic dyes. The base is recycled cotton. Five feet round and available in several vintage colors.

This triangle puzzle game handmade in India is made from wood from the fast-growing mango tree by the Asha Handicrafts Association. Sanskrit for "hope," Asha provides opportunities for local craftspeople in and around Mumbai. It's imported and sold by Ten Thousand Villages, which supports local artists around the world by importing ehtically-made Fair Trade and eco-friendly goods from around the world. 

This wooden Reversi game made in India helps develop critical life skills through play. Players learn how to strategize, detect patterns, and predict and make data-informed decisions to outwit opponents. This is a  classic board game from the 1800s and beautiful enough to sit out on a coffee table. It's handmade from local Sheesham, tum and papri woods. The game pieces come in a recycled cotton drawstring bag

This fun tabletop bowling set is handmade in India of acacia wood. It includes ten pins, two balls and a wood case. It's made by crafters with Noah's Ark International Exports, where they receive education and health care and learn the skills to start their own independent busineses and become self-sufficient. Warning: Choking hazard.

It comes in a cardboard cylinder and its chemical ingredients are rated low risk for adverse health effects by the Environmental Working Group.

This gorgeous cotton tablecloth features an ivory background and a floral block print motif in blues and greens. It comes in just one size — 90 × 60 — which fits a medium-size dining table. It’s made by artists in India through the Craft Resource Center, a non-profit that provides opportunities for local crafters to reach market and sell their products.

This large handmade tray from Morocco is made in Marrakesh by local artists using ethically sourced palm leaves and sustainable dyes. It’s purchase supports traditional craftsmanship and local artists while minimizing environmental impact. It measures 19” in diameter. It’s historically used for bread and fruit but versatile enough for myriad users.

The Environmental Working Group tested the effectiveness of a number of free-standing water filtration systems at removing dangerous PFAS chemicals. Their top choice was the Travel Berkey filter system. Though it’s suitable to bring along on travels, it’s also appropriate for your kitchen counter. A big bonus is that much of the Berkey is made of metal, not plastic. In addition to PFAS, the filter system, which uses activated carbon to purify water, also removes a long list of other toxins including heavy metals and inorganic materials. No plumbing hook-up or electricity needed. It comes in several sizes.

This elegant square pepper mill is made in Tunisia from ethically-sourced recycled olive wood. It's finished with ceramic hardware. Each individual piece showcases the wood’s natural grain and warm tones.

This French bread serving board is handmade in Haiti. The fast-growing obeechi wood is cultivated sustainably to ensure that while craftspeople make a fair living from their native land, they also protect the landscape and environment. They're made by the nonprofit Comité Artisanal Haitien, which was founded in 1973 to help rural craftspeople sell their wares in Port–au–Prince and to help reduce the flow of migration from the countryside to the city.

These useful baskets are handwoven in Bangladesh from locally-sourced kaisa grass wrapped with colorful upcycled used cotton saris. This use of saris keeps a large volume of the fabric from landfills. The baskets are made by local crafters though Hajiganj, a women-led enterprise. As environmentalists, they work to keep waste out of landfills and waterways by using renewable and recycled materials.

This canvas tote bag featuring a collection of potted plants is made from cotton and linen. It's unlined and is machine-washable. Great for carrying books, groceries and garden tools. 

The one-of-a-kind handles of these heavy-duty organic cotton totes are lined with colorful upcycled sari fabric from India, diverting textile waste from landfills. Each purchase directly supports fair trade employment for women in Kolkata, India, empowering communities through ethical labor and sustainable production.