Uncommon Goods indeed!

One of my favorite online boutiques for interesting gift items is Uncommon Goods. They offer a fantastic selection of creative products, including many made from recycled materials. Here are a couple of my favorites:

Glasses made from recycled wine bottles, wi th an earth-friendly message etched in 4 languages, English, Spanish, Afrikaans & French on each. You get to choose "Protect Our Earth" or Wildlife or Air or Water. And an added bonus - $4 per set will go to World Wildlife Fund! Only $40 for a set of four glasses!

Bottle-opener from real 'road used' bike gear and chain. I bought this a few years ago for my brother-in-law who is an avid bicyclist, and have benefitted from its use on more than one occasion. They also offer other products from recycled bike parts, including a wallet, belt, keychain, photo frame & clocks (which I gave as a wedding present to some biker friends). Handmade in USA.

Okay...now for something that's NOT related to booze??

How cute is this Goodbyn lunch box? Made from BPA/Lead/Phlatlate-free material,

this lunch box will save you and Mother Earth! No more plastic baggies or juice box trash.

Even the littlest hands will be able to open this clever lunch box

with 5 sealing comparments and its own drink bottle that fits into it's own compartmnet! It even comes with stickers for your little one to make it his/her very own!

Their commitment to sustainability goes beyond the products they offer. Their catalog is printed on recycled and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifed paper, and they donate a portion of their proceeds (including $1 per order) to various nonprofit organizations, inclduing American Forests, The National Wildlife Federation, and World Wildlife Fund, among others.