2008 Green Gift Guide

<b>Riverkeeper.</b> Join Riverkeeper’s Take Back the Tap campaign by ditching the plastic bottle and filling this stainless-steel container (front and back views shown) with good ol’ tap water. $20. (800) 21-RIVER. <a href="http://www.riverkeeper.org/"target="_blank">riverkeeper.org</a>

Riverkeeper. Join Riverkeeper’s Take Back the Tap campaign by ditching the plastic bottle and filling this stainless-steel container (front and back views shown) with good ol’ tap water. $20. (800) 21-RIVER. riverkeeper.org

<b>Born Lucky.</b> Bathe your new bundle of joy organically. From $18.95 to $39.95. Born Lucky, Cold Spring. (845) 809-5476.
<a href="http://www.bornluckyonline.com/"target="_blank">bornluckyonline.com</a>

Born Lucky. Bathe your new bundle of joy organically. From $18.95 to $39.95. Born Lucky, Cold Spring. (845) 809-5476. bornluckyonline.com

<b>Archipelago at Home.</b> Soap Rocks look like precious gems and are just as easy on your body as they are on the eyes. From $8.95 to $12.95. Archipelago at Home, Cold Spring. (845) 265-3992. <a href="http://www.archipelagoathome.com/"target="_blank">archipelagoathome.com</a>

Archipelago at Home. Soap Rocks look like precious gems and are just as easy on your body as they are on the eyes. From $8.95 to $12.95. Archipelago at Home, Cold Spring. (845) 265-3992. archipelagoathome.com

<b>Beacon Art Supply</b>
These soy-based Paddywax candles are made with natural and essential oils, and packaged using 100 percent post-consumer board. From $4 to $18. Beacon Art Supply, Beacon (845) 440-7904. <a href="http://www.beaconartsupply.com/"target="_blank">beaconartsupply.com</a>

Beacon Art Supply These soy-based Paddywax candles are made with natural and essential oils, and packaged using 100 percent post-consumer board. From $4 to $18. Beacon Art Supply, Beacon (845) 440-7904. beaconartsupply.com

<b>QuelObjet.</b> This three-pack of organic jams includes pineapple mango rum, strawberry mint and orange cocoa flavors. $36. QuelObjet, Briarcliff Manor.(914) 762-4499. <a href="http://www.quelobjet.com/"target="_blank">quelobjet.com</a>

QuelObjet. This three-pack of organic jams includes pineapple mango rum, strawberry mint and orange cocoa flavors. $36. QuelObjet, Briarcliff Manor.(914) 762-4499. quelobjet.com

<b>Cow Jones Industrials.</b> “The Kim” clutch is one of the many ecofriendly items at this vegan boutique. $110. Cow Jones Industrials, Chatham. (518) 392-2139. <a href="http://www.cowjonesindustrials.com/"target="_blank">cowjonesindustrials.com</a>

Cow Jones Industrials. “The Kim” clutch is one of the many ecofriendly items at this vegan boutique. $110. Cow Jones Industrials, Chatham. (518) 392-2139. cowjonesindustrials.com

<b>Sound Earth.</b> This basket includes all-natural cleaners for your floors, toilets, windows, and even your vegetables. Sound Earth, Fishkill. $32.50.
(888) 608-9678. <a href="http://www.soundearth.com/"target="_blank">soundearth.com</a>

Sound Earth. This basket includes all-natural cleaners for your floors, toilets, windows, and even your vegetables. Sound Earth, Fishkill. $32.50. (888) 608-9678. soundearth.com

<b>Brave Space Designs.</b> Brooklyn.
This Mountain Coat Range is made from walnut and Forest Stewardship Council-certified maple. $195. Brave Space Design, Brooklyn. (718) 417-3180. <a href="http://www.bravespacedesign.com/"target="_blank">bravespacedesign.com</a>

Brave Space Designs. Brooklyn. This Mountain Coat Range is made from walnut and Forest Stewardship Council-certified maple. $195. Brave Space Design, Brooklyn. (718) 417-3180. bravespacedesign.com

<b>Global Home.</b> Each of these organic platters is carved from a single piece of durable teak. $199 each. Global Home, Jeffersonville. (845) 482-3652. <a href="http://www.globalhomeny.com/"target="_blank">globalhomeny.com</a>

Global Home. Each of these organic platters is carved from a single piece of durable teak. $199 each. Global Home, Jeffersonville. (845) 482-3652. globalhomeny.com

<b>Palaia Vineyards and Winery.</b> In addition to its award-winning wines, this vineyard offers handcrafted items, original artwork, and has become a hot spot for live music and free tastings. Wines range from $12 to $26. Palaia Vineyards and Winery, Highland Mills. (845) 928-5384. <a href="http://www.palaiavineyards.com/"target="_blank">palaiavineyards.com</a>

Palaia Vineyards and Winery. In addition to its award-winning wines, this vineyard offers handcrafted items, original artwork, and has become a hot spot for live music and free tastings. Wines range from $12 to $26. Palaia Vineyards and Winery, Highland Mills. (845) 928-5384. palaiavineyards.com

<b>Lucky Chocolates.</b>
The Hudson Valley Box offers organic, free-trade chocolates with unique twists courtesy of local businesses like Keegan Ale Brewery and Shaver Hill Farm. $30. (845) 246-7337. <a href="http://www.luckychocolates.com/"target="_blank">luckychocolates.com</a>

Lucky Chocolates. The Hudson Valley Box offers organic, free-trade chocolates with unique twists courtesy of local businesses like Keegan Ale Brewery and Shaver Hill Farm. $30. (845) 246-7337. luckychocolates.com

<b>Home Portraits.</b> Artist Susan Stillman captures the beauty of your home in a way a camera just can’t match. Home Portraits, White Plains. Portraits start at $1,200.
(914) 682-3771. <a href="http://www.ehomeportraits.com/"target="_blank">ehomeportraits.com</a>

Home Portraits. Artist Susan Stillman captures the beauty of your home in a way a camera just can’t match. Home Portraits, White Plains. Portraits start at $1,200. (914) 682-3771. ehomeportraits.com

<b>Karma Road.</b> This vegetarian café offers organic gift boxes full of natural goodies for your pantry. From $39.99 to $119.99. Karma Road, New Paltz.
(845) 255-1099. <a href="http://www.karmaorganicgifts.com/"target="_blank">karmaorganicgifts.com</a>

Karma Road. This vegetarian café offers organic gift boxes full of natural goodies for your pantry. From $39.99 to $119.99. Karma Road, New Paltz. (845) 255-1099. karmaorganicgifts.com

<b>Starlight Children’s Foundation.</b> For every $25 donation, the Starlight Children’s Fund will send a teddy bear to a seriously ill child spending the holidays in a tri-state area hospital. (212) 354-2878. <a href="http://www.starlight-newyork.org"target="_blank">starlight-newyork.org</a>

Starlight Children’s Foundation. For every $25 donation, the Starlight Children’s Fund will send a teddy bear to a seriously ill child spending the holidays in a tri-state area hospital. (212) 354-2878. starlight-newyork.org

<b>Green Baby.</b> The battery-free Sprig Adventure Series is made from sprigwood, a bio-composite material derived from recycled wood and plastic. $20 small, $50 large. Green Baby, Queens. (646) 233-3217. <a href="http://www.greenbaby-nyc.com/"target="_blank">greenbaby-nyc.com</a>

Green Baby. The battery-free Sprig Adventure Series is made from sprigwood, a bio-composite material derived from recycled wood and plastic. $20 small, $50 large. Green Baby, Queens. (646) 233-3217. greenbaby-nyc.com

<b>Catskill Native Nursery.</b> You may be shivering from the cold, but think ahead to spring with a gift certificate to Catskill Native Nursery in Kerhonkson. (845) 626-2758. <a href="http://www.catskillnativenursery.com/"target="_blank">catskillnativenursery.com</a>

Catskill Native Nursery. You may be shivering from the cold, but think ahead to spring with a gift certificate to Catskill Native Nursery in Kerhonkson. (845) 626-2758. catskillnativenursery.com

<b>Upstate Films.</b> Give the gift of a membership to Upstate Films for discounts on movie tickets and on goods at several local businesses. From $35 to $1,000. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck.
(845) 876-2515. <a href="http://www.upstatefilms.org"target="_blank">upstatefilms.org</a>

Upstate Films. Give the gift of a membership to Upstate Films for discounts on movie tickets and on goods at several local businesses. From $35 to $1,000. Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. (845) 876-2515. upstatefilms.org