Cheap Stocking Stuffers Are Eco-Friendly And Under $10 (PHOTOS)

From Earth911's Alexis Petru:

You've decked the halls, you've trimmed the tree and soon it will be time to fill those Christmas stockings hanging on the mantle.

Here are Earth911's top 10 picks for unique stocking stuffers -- all priced under $10 each -- that are both good for the planet and easy on your wallet.

Be sure to check out the rest of Earth911's 2011 Holiday Gift Guides. List and captions courtesy of Earth911.

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[rabit818]

09:27 AM on 12/19/2011

How about keeping those greens in your pocket and wish loved ones a sincere Merry Xmas?

[Lee Wells]

06:29 AM on 12/19/2011

hmm no condoms again this year, guess we don't have enough people yet

[vetxcl]

07:36 AM on 12/19/2011

Some forms of "plastics" are biodegradable, but I'm not sure that would be a good selling point for a condom. They can be made to be recyclable as well, but again, you want to recycle them?
;)

[dengal]

06:18 PM on 12/22/2011

flag the spammer

[Pks29733steel]

05:29 PM on 12/18/2011

Cute 'Stocking Stuffers'. The 'bottle opener' is nice. Also the 'cup wraps' and 'shower timer'. But my can opener has one already, the Paper cup wraps will decompose where the 'fabric' ones used more resources to make the cotton, process it, make into fabric, dye it, add stuffing, assemble it, workers transportation and the factory's power. Paper somewhat similar but will return to the earth. And the shower timer. I'll have to place it in the shower to SEE it, the packaging, plastics, and manufactering. I just use my Radio and limit my shower to a song! Remember the 3 R's of ecology...1) Recycle, 2) Reuse, 3) Reduce!!

[kipcrockett]

11:50 AM on 12/18/2011

green is a bad word and a rip off but obama endorses it.

[vetxcl]

05:54 AM on 12/18/2011

Instead of a three buck timer, which may get lost and go unused, try a lower flow, concentrating shower head, that comes with an on/off button. (wet, stop, soap, rinse.) Initially more expensive, but savings accrue if you plan on using the shower for more than a month or so. Expect water bills to increase.

[vetxcl]

05:50 AM on 12/18/2011

The vegan soap looks interesting, but actual size isn't detailed. Problem with most specialty stuff, trading on organic and vegan labels is that it's way over-priced. Odd, in that they don't spend any money on pesticides nor chemical fertilisers nor cost intensive animal by-products. (Less for more, isn't exactly a new concept in this country, but still odd.)

[vetxcl]

05:41 AM on 12/18/2011

I was wondering when the Chicobag would make it to AOLpo's "green" section. No longer.
It's a nice concept, but more effective when you actually remember to bring them to the store with you. ;)

[sabelmouse]

06:36 AM on 12/18/2011

isn't that just the point of having a small bag on a key ring or belt. like onya bags over here. i've had a bag attached to my hand bag for ages now.

[vetxcl]

07:45 AM on 12/19/2011

Indeed. Still I don't keep it attached all the time - disrupts my sleep. ;)
Actually, I have two of them, of different sizes. Remembering to bring them each and every time I go to a store is not an embedded habit just yet. When I go to a store that's close, and have forgotten, I often don't get a bag at all.
I do like that the local VA convenience store now uses biodegradable plastic bags.
Perhaps TMI (too much information.)

[jonoruf]

10:00 PM on 12/17/2011

Buying crap you don't need is not eco-friendly

[vetxcl]

05:46 AM on 12/18/2011

Stuffing your lunch into your pockets is rather messy. Perhaps you work at home. (I graciously left you an out.)
But I must agree that much of the stuff is useless. I wonder if the company making the reusable straw also makes a special cleaning brush for it. :)
Standard AOLpo "green" section fare.

[hazbro24]

11:20 AM on 12/18/2011

They make tupperware type containers that are perfect for sandwiches. Added benefit of not having a smashed sandwich.

[sabelmouse]

06:36 AM on 12/18/2011

absolutely. but some things are useful and needed.

[vetxcl]

07:40 AM on 12/19/2011

Better to buy crap you do need, and then latter have a garage sale or donate it to a thrift store.

[Frank-Landfield]

09:07 PM on 12/17/2011

Sweet