Seawicks Candles.
100% Soy and hand poured in coastal Edgecomb Maine.
EcoHome Studio, 334 Forest Avenue, Portland
Wine glasses made from recycled glass.
Made from 100% recycled glass.
EcoHome Studio, 334 Forest Avenue, Portland
Portland Trails – trail map
Just $5. Access and notes for over 30 miles of trail in greater Portland. Makes a great “gift topper” or small office gift-exchange type gift.
Portland Trails, 305 Commercial Street, Portland
The Ferry Beach Field Guide: An Ecological Tour Of New England’s Coastal Ecosystems
Great family activity that encourages outdoor activity for curious adults and children alike. Learn about and explore the plants, animals and ecosystems in your own backyards. Includes info and pictures of the most common species found in our area. $12.
Ferry Beach Ecology School, Saco (Purchase online or by calling 293-9951)
Granite vases crafted from Maine granite
Available in a variety of sizes and colors. Priced $18 and up. Small company located in Wiscasset, Maine. Each piece is created from a State of Maine beach, river or field stone and is distinct in shape, color and texture.
Portland Museum Store, 7 Congress Square, Portland (free shipping online for the holidays)
Eco-Art Pad & Natural beeswax crayons
FSC certified 100% post consumer fiber with soy inks. From Eco-kids a Maine-based company. $12.95 24 colors. Non-toxic. $16
Portland Museum Store, 7 Congress Square, Portland (free shipping online for the holidays)
HoneyMaker Mead
Holiday flavors include Cranberry Mead and Spiced Mead. Cranberry is festive and made with Cranberries grown at Bradshaw Family Farm in Downeast Maine. The Spiced Mead is made with traditional mulling spices including clove, cassia, and orange peel.
Maine Mead Works tasting room, 51 Washington Avenue, Portland (Also available at fine retailers throughout Maine.)
2013 SunriseGuide
Packed with helpful articles, tips and resource lists for learning how to lighten our eco-footprint, support local businesses and make healthy choices. Includes hundreds of valuable coupons for local businesses. Still $20. Great gift for most anyone on your list. Available at retailers statewide or online.
Fair trade gifts from Karma Fair Trade
Gifts hand crafted by people in developing countries that use fair trade principals.
- Recycled rice bags – beautiful, colorful, sturdy handbags made by Cambodian women
- Tin Can Art – made by people in Kenya
- Steel drum art – Beautiful wall art made by craftspeople in Haiti, re-using industrial steel drums
Karma Fair Trade, 570 Brighton Avenue, Portland
METRO Bus 10-ride tickets
Promote sustainable transportation with a gift that makes a great stocking stuffer and never expires.
http://gpmetrobus.net/
