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After Christmas and New Years, we are gearing up to going back to work, so why not gift yourself a gift to make the "going back to work” transition a lit bit easier. Why not spoil yourself with something special to start the new work year off and after all, don’t you deserve it too? So here are a few gift ideas to suit every style and budget.
Hookturn BYO Cups
These days who doesn’t arrive at work with a coffee in hand to get the day started! Seems like everyone does.
Give a thought to the huge waste of resources as all those takeaway coffee cups are thrown in the bin, day after day. So why not consider a BYO Coffee Cup!! (or tea if that’s your pleasure). That way you’re doing your bit for the planet, being green and not adding all that extra rubbish to the world.
These re-useable stylish looking BYO Coffee Cups can be used over and over again. They come in a range of smart colour choices and are made from naturally BPA-free silicone so they don’t harbour any odours or bacteria. And they look just like a take-away coffee cup!
The cups are light and flexible in design and withstand heats of up to 200 degrees Celsius, all the while keeping your beverage of choice nice and warm, but cool to the touch.
Dishwasher friendly. Microwave friendly. User friendly. Climate friendly.
Available in two convenient sizes - 8 oz (230ml) or 12 oz (340ml).
Mustard Rules ruler/back scratcher
Have you ever had an itch you just can’t reach, stretching your arm over and around your head, to reach that one little itchy part on your back?
Here’s the perfect answer for you. Just how versatile is this 30cm long Ruler/back scratcher!!
Made from eco-friendly bamboo, this is a great product for the office because it’s also disguised as a full ruler!
Lexon travel clock
How often do you look around the office trying to find a clock. Well here’s a very functional, environmentally friendly travel clock from Lexon made from bamboo and biodegradable plastic, perfect for sitting on your office desk. And so versatile and compact you can just pack it in your bag at the end of the day and use on your bedside table too, making it a perfect travel clock.
The clock is dual powered by solar or uses 1 AAA battery and has an electro luminous display with time, day, date and temperature.
This great travel alarm clock is simple and stylish making it an ideal corporate gift ideal for men or women and is great for anyone looking for an ethical, eco-friendly gift for travel, home or the office.
321 water bottle
Here’s a scary fact when next drinking out of a water bottle! Did you know that it takes at least 3 litres of water to produce 1 litre of bottled water?
But, here’s a solution with the stylish way to stay healthy and hydrated whilst reducing the use of fossil fuels, carbon emissions and waste associated with drinking bottled water.
The 321 Water Bottle. This beautifully designed, re-useable water bottle with a one push easy-to-use plunger mechanism that contains the filter. All you need to do is simply fill the bottle with water from the tap, then push the plunger to filter out all the chlorine and other tastes creating freshly filtered great tasting water.
This 500ml screw top bottle is also dishwasher-safe and BPA free and each filter lasts for 50 litres or 100 uses.
So not only can you have a stylish re-useable water bottle, but you’re saving the environment too. The 321 would make an idea gift for any sports lover, ideal for taking to the office and an ideal corporate gift idea.
Vers Audio iPhone cases
How many of us are using an iPhone now? This hand-crafted iPhone 4/4S case made from either solid hardwood or bamboo is uniquely stylish and tailored to fit nicely in your pocket.
The cases are also UV protectant and moisture resistant protecting your iPhone from everyday elements as well as being touch and durable.
Both bamboo and wood are tough and renewable too with steel pin reinforced corners for added strength, soft scratch resistant linings with openings for the headphone jack and the charging port. And, what we love about these durable hand-crafted cases is that not only do they look great, but they offer your superior protection and use renewable resources!!
Such a smart and stylish case that combines the natural beauty and strength of hardwood and bamboo, not only looks great, but far exceeds the strength of plastic cases.
As with all of the Vers Audio’s wood sound systems and accessories, we love that for every tree used in production they'll plant 100, in conjunction with their long-time partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.
Vers Audio Shellcase for iPad 2
Go lean, go green! These slimline handcrafted cases for iPad 2’s not only offer superior protection but are made from beautiful warm to the touch bamboo and wood offering each case a unique character of their own. Now that’s stylish!
Each case is steel reinforced for strength and durability and come with a soft, scratch resistant lining, are UV protectant and moisture resistant keeping your iPad safe from all the everyday elements.
The two part slider case design offers a great feel with the addition of an included metal food, making the case extremely versatile as you are able to angle your iPad to suit what you’re doing at the time – emailing or typing a document, watching a movie or running a slide show. There’s a suitable viewing angle, landscape or keyboard use just for you.
The iPad is an awesome device, now even made better in a Stylish hand-crafted solid Natural Walnut or solid Bamboo Shellcase uniquely designed just for you.
As with all of the Vers Audio’s wood sound systems and accessories, we love that for every tree used in production they'll plant 100, in conjunction with their long-time partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.
Vers Audio 1E Earphones with Handsfree function - Bamboo or Walnut
These sustainably sourced Bamboo or Walnut eco friendly earphones are perfect for listening to music on the bus or in the office. And because they are crafted with bamboo, they produce a clear, familiar, natural sound quality that Vers has become known for.
Now you can enjoy the warm, natural sound of Vers wherever you go. And for an ideal acoustic experience, the in-ear passive noise cancellation design blocks 90% of the surrounding sound!
Each set of earphones comes in their own felt-lined recycled metal carrying case, keeping
them safe and protected. They also have an integrated microphone with mute and play/pause controls making them the perfect solution for your iPhone too for making handsfree calls on the go. The earphones have been handcrafted from genuine bamboo or natural walnut shell, and as there are no PVC materials you get the most natural, full spectrum of sound. Also included are interchangeable earcaps for both comfortable sizing and hygiene.
As with all of the Vers Audio’s wood sound systems and accessories, we love that for every tree used in production they'll plant 100, in conjunction with their long-time partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.
Vers Audio 1.5R iPod/iPhone speaker/AM/FM Radio/Alarm clock
You wanted it and Vers listened and built it. The 1R iPod/iPhone dock. Great sound and awesome design with an environmentally sustainable mindset all in this all-in-one iPod sound system suitable for any room of the house.
This superb compact AM/FM sound system is great on the bedside table, in the office, in the kitchen or just anywhere that you are after a superior sounding system with a full rich sound system that you’ve come to expect from Vers.
Made in Bamboo or Natural Walnut finishes, each cabinet is fully handcrafted taking over a week to build. Offering a 15W full range speaker – that’s a lot of acoustic power in a small unit.
The system also offers a dual alarm, plays and charges your iPod or iPhone at the same time, rear port design for deep bass response, along with an adjustable backlit LCD with large easy to read display. Another handy thought of feature is the battery back-up which saves settings in case of power loss.
The Vers 1.5R is designed with a sustainable mindset, with bamboo and wood selected from managed plantation sources, 100% post-consumer recycled packaging materials and energy-efficient components.
• 210 mm W X 175 mm D X 144 mm H or (8.2" L X 6.7" D X 5.6" H)
Kate Grenier ‘Office’ magnets (6 pack)
Super cute – these not so ordinary bottle-caps are brought to you by artist Kate Grenier who has been collecting vintage images and symbols over the years to inspire her designs which make a whimsical, fun and uplifting addition to the home or office.
You can’t help but smile each time you walk by your refrigerator at home or at the office, when you see the quirky hand-made designs on recycled bottle caps!! – each one being an artistic and sophisticated chic addition to wherever you choose to show them off.
These fun charming "Office” magnets would make an idea gift for an office colleague or employee.
Tin box dimensions: 8.9cm X 2.5cm X 6.4cm (3.5" x 1 x 2.5").
Other themes in the range include : ‘Home Sweet Home’, ‘Jetsetter’, ‘Wine Lover’, ‘Shopping’, ‘French’, ‘In the Kitchen’, ‘Yoga’, ‘In the Garden’, ‘Romance’, ‘Birthday’, ‘Congrats’ and even ‘Edward’ or ‘Jacob’ from Twilight!
We love that these quirky, playful, nostalgic magnets make such a unique gift for a wide variety of different occasions for everyone in your life.
Fluf lunch bags
Now you can be the envy of the lunch room with these adorable lunch bags from Fluf! They come in great fun designs and are eco friendly too!
These very stylish, fun, washable, durable, practical and easy to use lunch bags can fit a whole lot of lunch in. Ideal for the fun Office exec or makes a perfect gift for kids too!
The Fluf lunch bag is designed with an easy snap closure, is easy to carry and easy to care for. And what we love about them is that they are made of 100% organic cotton with a removable lining, so they can be washed and wiped out. No toxins, phthalates, BPA or waste.
Fluf strives to make their products as clean and green as possible, and are a member of 1% For The Planet, an alliance of businesses that donate 1% of total sales to non-profit environmental organizations worldwide.
Approximate size: 28cm x 22cm x 13cm (11" x 8" x 5").
Compendium notebooks
Compendium Positively Green Notebook - How Beautiful A Day Can Be When Kindness Touches It (other designs available)
Positively Green notebooks are Heart-warming and lift and inspire, suitable for all occasions in your life connecting you to the ones you love - birthdays, friendship, love, congratulations, sympathy and encouragement.
Here's proof that you can purchase eco friendly items without sacrificing quality, style or design.
Beautifully illustrated in vibrant colours, with inspiring quotations and easy-to-do environmental tips on the back, these gorgeous and thoughtfully crafted products make the ideal gift for someone special in your life.
Positively Green notebooks are printed as "green" as possible: Compendium uses FSC-certified 100% post-consumer waste paper, soy inks, and their printing is done at a press that gets their energy from wind-power. Not only do all of the products in this line have educational and informative green tips on how to reduce our environmental footprint, but Compendium also donates 10% of the profits to organizations that are working to protect our environment.
Fleabags Original tote bags
Fleabags Oringal Flea Bag - Pebble (ON SALE NOW)
Fleabags Original Flea Bag - Indian Blanket (ON SALE NOW)
Fleabags Original Flea Bag - White (ON SALE NOW)
A very stylish, chic piece in a tote bag! But not just any tote bag.
The Fleabags Original tote bags are handmade from organic cotton/hemp canvas and don’t contain nasty glues. Each tote bag is made in limited editions, signed and numbered with water based ink.
These striking bags are all designed and handmade in New York from organic and vintage materials, and use vegetable-tanned, American and Italian leather for the straps.
Fleabags are all designed and handmade in New York from organic and vintage materials, and use vegetable-tanned, American and Italian leathers. Fleabags use no toxic glues or paints, just good old fashion sewing!
Perfect for a weekend away, or taking your sweats to the office for a lunchtime workout or a run at the beach after work, this bag also makes a great gift for her.
Approximate size: 41cmH x 15cmD x 41cmW (16" x 6" x 16") at widest; handle drop 20cm (8"); zipper and welt pocket each 17cm long by 20cm wide (6.5" long by 8" wide).
Fleabags strive to produce environmentally sustainable products, and thus they don't treat their materials with water resistant or protective chemicals. To remove mild stains or dirt from the fabric, use a washcloth with a mild detergent and warm water solution. For waxed canvas products use water only or with hand soap (no detergent!). Please consult a professional dry cleaner for tougher stains.
Alchemy Goods laptop sleeve
Eastlake Laptop Bag - Grass
Eastlake Laptop Bag - Ash
Alchemy Goods have the perfect laptop sleeve to protect your laptop from bumps and tumbles on your way to work or home from the office!
This very sleek minimal sleeve is very funky! It’s also water resistant in case you get caught in the rain running to the train AND constructed from upcycled bicycle inner tubes!! How cool! In other words, lessening the landfill and by creative thinking - creating this innovative laptop sleeve.
Not only does it look cool too, but on each laptop sleeve you will find a number in the upper right hand corner, which represents the percentage (by weight) of upcycled material that goes into each product!
The unique sleeve accommodates most 38cm (15") laptops. It features highlight stitching and is made of 79% upcycled materials.
Approximate size of laptop cover: 41cm x 30cm x 1cm (16.0" x 12.0" x 0.5").
Baggu backpacks
Backpacks can look a little bulky, but not the Baggu backpack with it’s simplistic, nostalgic well-made design.
These unisex backpacks are great for a laptop, going to the gym, carrying a camera or your books around uni, going to the shops or even use as an ideal size overnight bag.
Lightweight and sturdy, these eco friendly backpacks are made from 100% recycled 16.oz cotton canvas. With such a modern design, the bags also feature a front pocket, a magnetic snap and buckle closer, an interior drawstring for extra safety and protection and an interior pocket for your valuables.
Looking for a fun tote to carry all your summer essentials to the beach, the park or the pool? You've found it!
Approximate size of the backpack: 40.5cm high x 25cm wide x 14cm deep (16" x 10" x 5.5").
Baggu backpacks are a modern, stylish choice and make a perfect Christmas gift, birthday gift or even a great corporate gift idea. Sustainable style at a value for money price - what's not to love?
Blue Q zipper pouches (for all those stationery odds and ends).
Blue Q Camera Zipper pouch
Blue Q Airmail Zipper Pouch
Featuring artwork by Christine Berrie, these very trendy eco friendly zipper pouches would be great for all those stationery odds and ends you take to work.
Made from 95% recycled post consumer material with a cool crushed, wrinkled look, these very stylish zipper pouches would make the ideal gift for a friend or office co-worker.
Approximate dimensions of the zipper pouch are: 24.1cm w x 18.4cm h (9.5" x 7.25").
Not just stylish and sustainable, this arty zipper pouch also gives back – a charitable gift idea, 1% of the sale supports the conservation work of the Nature Conservancy. Blue Q guarantees a minimum contribution of $100,000.00 AUD through April 19, 2013.
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