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Diva & Urban, The Straits Times
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Gift ideas for GREENIES

Do your grocery run in style with these reusable nylon bags from Baggu, an American brand of eco-friendly bags that combine fashion with function.

Bags by Baggu, $16 each, from Rockstar, 03-08 Orchard Cineleisure

Get Junior this cuddly toy dog made from an old pair of Levi’s jeans – one can never be too young to grow a green conscience.

Soft toy, $225, from Asylum, 22 Ann Siang Road

Origins has a festive set of body wash, scrub and body cream which is infused with ginger known for its calming and whitening properties.

Ginger Delights, $95, from all Origins counters including Robinsons The Centrepoint

Save the Earth one chopstick at a time. Opt for wooden reusable chopsticks instead of plastic ones. These come in a travel-friendly wooden box.

Chopstick set, $149, from Shanghai Tang, 02-12G Takashimaya Shopping Centre

Paper dog poo bags emblazoned with cheeky slogans such as “Size matters” are not only earth-friendly, they also make cleaning up Fido’s mess less of a chore.

Dog poo bags, $45 for a box of 16, from Asylum, 22 Ann Siang Road

Veuve Cliquot’s latest bubbly puts an eco twist on the party favourite. The Yellow Label champagne comes in a paper box made from a sustainable wood source.

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (750ml), $700, call 6838-9800 to place orders

Keep track of your busy social calendar with these notebooks made of recycled paper.

Notebooks, $12.80 each, from Anthropology, 16A Lorong Mambong

Made of reclaimed metals, this bangle in the shape of an octopus lets you make a green fashion statement.

Alkemie cuff, $349, from Quintessential, 02-01 Pacific Plaza

These hairbands with cloth details snipped from old clutches and handbags make perfect accessories for eco princesses.

Hairbands, $24.90 each, from Soon Lee, 56 Haji Lane

Clock up green miles at the gym with Adidas’ SLVR line of shoes which uses less rubber and whose soles are sewn together instead of using glue, which emits toxic fumes.

Adidas SLVR shoes, $300, from Front Row, 02-08 Raffles Hotel

This Christmas, save a piggy by adopting a commi de cochon soft toy. 

A Tale of Two Piggies, $24.90 each (male/female), from sinkid, 7a Neil Road

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