What: Grass Drying Rack

Features: A modern twist on a kitchen staple, this funky two-piece countertop drying rack was built with mothers in mind, as it’s great for air drying baby gear (bottles, soothers, teething toys, etc.). Objects big and small stand upright and dry atop the flexible faux grass blades while water drips down to a tray below AND it’s easy to clean—both the grass and its tray are dishwasher safe

Green Factor: BPA, phthalate and PVC-free

Bonus: Free shipping on orders of $75 or more at Sprout Baby!

Find It Here: Sprout Baby

What: Wall Hook

Features: Check out these sweet wall hooks from FluffyCo! They’re screen-printed by hand on to blocks of Ponderosa Pine, with three hooks at the bottom to hang clothing, jewelry, keys or whatever strikes your fancy

Green Factor: Made by hand in San Francisco using locally sourced and sustainably harvested wood, water-based materials and American-made hardware

Bonus: Check out the Inspirations section on the company’s web site, which features cool snaps of what inspires the minds behind FluffyCo and photo tour of their studio

Find It Here: FluffyCo

What: VidaAire Lemongrass Sanitizer and Air Purifier

Features: Odor neutralizer and sanitizer made from natural essential oils. Can be used virtually anywhere to sanitize any surface because it leaves no residue. Lemongrass oil is a natural disinfectant and the essential oils in VidaAire have been clinically proven to help alleviate stress and anxiety and elevate mood.

Green Factor: Non-ozone depleting, non-toxic, organic, safe for people with allergies to harsh chemicals.

Bonus: VidaAire smells lemony fresh and clean naturally.

What: USB rechargeable batteries

Features: The numbers are staggering—over fifteen billion batteries are tossed into the trash each year, yet now more than ever, batteries are in demand. From Moxia Energy comes a forward-thinking solution: USBCELLs, batteries that can be charged via a USB port, allowing you to recharge virtually anywhere, without having to rely on a portable charger. Currently available are AA’s, with triple A’s, 9V and cell phone batteries on the way

Green Factor: With proper use, USBCELLs can be charged several hundred times before losing capacity, saving you money and reducing your household waste output! Batteries are sent back to the company (free of charge if you’re in the UK!) for recycling

Bonus: Check their web site – it’s packed with information on the batteries, their various uses, how to recycle them and much more.

Find It Here: USBCELL

What: Paper Loop Greeting Cards

Features: L.A.-based Paper Loop is an eco-friendly, wholesale stationary company that offers up a variety of fun and funky greeting cards for all occasions

Green Factor: Using recycled paper and envelopes, biodegradable sleeves, wind-powered printing and domestic suppliers are ways this company keeps it green

Bonus: Can be found in the US, Canada, the UK, Chile and Japan; will ship via buyer’s preference

Find It Here: Paper Loop

What: Hybrid Solar Lite

Features: You’ve never had a better reason to stop buying batteries for your flashlight until now! The Hybrid Solar Lite generates renewable power from sunlight and room light – eight hours of charging will get you over ten hours of bright light; can be charged repeatedly. A lithium battery backup provides 50 hours of light and has a shelf life of 7 years

Green Factor: Each year, hundreds of thousands of batteries clog landfills. With proper use, this flashlight’s backup battery, which weighs half of what an alkaline battery does, needn’t be used

Bonus: Works in extreme weather conditions, is waterproof up to 80 ft, and floats. Oh, and it pays for itself within a year, too

Find It Here: Hybrid Solar Lite

What: 2010 Linen Wall Calendar

Features: This unique, hand-illustrated calendar is a cool way to commemorate the start of a new decade! Printed in navy, with two eyelets for easy hanging

Green Factor: Made with naturally sustainable linen and printed with water-based inks

Bonus: Made in the US of A!

Find It Here: Linea Carta

What: 100% corn plastic mug

Features: Yes, you read correctly–this 10.5oz mug is made out of 100% corn, grown and manufactured right here in America

Green Factors: Features lead-free ink and no BPA whatsoever. It’s also microwave-safe, biodegradable and can be composted, as well.

Bonus: Because it’s corn plastic, this mug won’t break when if you drop it

Find It Here: BuyOlympia

What: A steam cleaner for floors

Features: The Haan SI-35 cleans and sanitizes floors using steam and microfiber pads. Lightweight, low-profile gets in hard to reach places. Leaves floors clean and nearly dry.

Green Factor: The SI-35 heats water to 212°F — you don’t need any toxic chemicals or harsh cleaners to get your floors REALLY clean (as in 99.9% germ and bacteria-free). Ideal for homes with children or pets.

Bonus:  The Haan SI-35 comes with an attachment that allows you freshen your carpets with steam, too.

Find It Here: Haan USA

What: Cork Cutting Board

 Features: Cork is a great surface to use in the kitchen – it’s wear-resistant and durable, keeps knives sharp, is impermeable to liquids, and hypo-allergenic, to boot!

Green Factor: PVC and formaldehyde-free, FDA food-safe and sustainably harvested

Cool Factor: The cork itself comes from China’s cork oak tree. Harvesting the cork is harmless to the tree itself, and the outer bark is quickly regenerated

Find It Here: Grass Roots

What: Badger’s Winter Wonder Balm

Features: Natural ingredients (like essential oils, Eucalyptus, Rosemary and Peppermint) offer soothing time-tested relief from coughs, colds and congestion

Green Factor: Its USDA certified organic

Bonus: Can be used as a rub OR in a humidifier to help with cough and cold symptoms

Find It Here: Badger

What: Wine.com

Features: Green wines made with sustainable, organic and/or biodynamic practices and a fabulous, very reasonably priced organic wine and food gift set.

Bonus: 1¢ shipping on orders over $99 for a limited time. Use promo code “1cent” in the shopping cart. in the shopping cart1cent

Find It Here: Wine.com