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Green holiday shopping in your pajamas

Example of recycled ornament for sale at World of GoodThere's still plenty of time--ok, plenty may be a bit of a stretch--to buy green gifts for those on your list.  And, you don't have to go far, there are venues online that feature green and fair trade gifts that you can buy from the comfort of your own home.

A great place to start is Pristine Planet, featuring green comparision shopping.  With everything from holiday decor to caviar (with a vegetarian option available), the site is a fantastic place to find interesting gifts from small, eco-conscious, and fair trade merchants.

Another large site for green shopping is World of Good by Ebay.  From exotic musical instruments to cute eco-friendly toys, it's a great place for the hard to buy for person on your list.  All merchants on the site must be verified by a third-party "trust" provider, such as Green America  or  The Forest Stewardship Council.

Of course, you may wish to get out of your pajamas and do some shopping locally.  In a future article, I'll give you some tips on where to shop in Baltimore.

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Ellen Reich, owner of Three Stone Steps, an eco-friendly and fair trade company, has been involved with the green movement in Baltimore for more...

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