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Find where to buy recycled-content gifts in the Portland metropolitan area.

Are you looking for recycled content gift wrap and greeting cards? Conservatree has a listing of cards and wrapping paper that contain post-consumer content.
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A Tea Leaf
Art and necklaces made from found objects including vintage paper
http://www.atealeaf.me/about-artist/

Agnes
New jewelry made from vintage pieces. Will also make custom pieces from your antique jewelry
http://www.etsy.com/shop/agnescrafts

AK Vintage
With the exception of the ear wires and some of the clasps, every single piece uses 100 percentage vintage content
http://akvintage.com/

Altered Art by Tami
Art and jewelry made from found objects inlcuding typewriter keys, glass slides, guitar picks and more
http://altereddesignsbytami.goods.officelive.com/

Apoidea
Jewelry made from found-objects and antique design components
http://www.apoideaprojects.com/

The Artfull Garden
222 E Main St., Hillsboro
Garden art made from recycled and reused materials
http://www.theartfullgarden.com/

Attic Journals
Journals made from vintage books
http://www.atticjournals.com/

Autumn Comfort
Hand-cut, hand-etched wine bottle candles
http://www.etsy.com/shop/autumncomfort

Backyard Bird Shop
http://www.backyardbirdshop.com/
325 B Ave., Lake Oswego
16949 SW 65th, Lake Oswego
560 Eastman Parkway, Gresham
11429 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy., Beaverton
896 SE Sunnyside Rd., Clackamas
15606 SW 116th Ave., King City
Suet bird feeders, birdhouses, lawn sculpture (made from old tools) and "zoodoo" animals cards.

Bella Sisters
Jackets made from 97 percent recycled materials
http://www.bellasisters.com/

Blume Box
Recycled content (and recyclable) containers for flowers
http://www.blumebox.com/

Branches
6656 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland
Glass candleholders, candles, hand-made paper ornaments, journals, address books, gift wrap, note cards, recycled glass sun catchers and stationery.

Buffalo Gardens
728 NE Dekum; Portland
Garden signs, stepping stones, tumbled glass, trellises, birdhouses, art, stained glass.

The Cat’s Meow
3538 SE Hawthorne, Portland
Greeting cards, cat beds, collars and toys.

Coffer Art
http://www.cofferart.com/
Recycled bird-feeders and metal garden art. Available at the Portland Saturday Market.

Craftypants Carol

Bags, totes, ornaments and other things made from recycled materials
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftypantsCarol

Daisy Rock Hats
http://www.daisyrockhats.com/
Hats, accessories and clothing made with recycled, organic and vintage materials.
Available online, at Portland Saturday Market and at a variety of local retailers.

Erin Macleod Designs
http://www.erinmacleod.com/func_home.html
Women’s accessories made from vintage ties. Available online and at Portland Saturday Market.

Experienced materials
www.experiencedmaterials.com
Lanterns, lamps and lighting made from tin cans. Available online or at the Portland Saturday Market.

Ex Libris Anonymous
Journals made from old books
http://bookjournals.com/

Eye Pop Art
http://www.etsy.com/shop/eyepopart
Clocks, bowls, paintings, mandalas, garden art and other painted creations with old vinyl records.
Available online and at a variety of local retailers.

Faith Hats
Hats made from 100 percent recycled materials
http://www.faithhats.com/

Flipside Hats
Reversible hats made mostly from salvaged materials
http://stores.homestead.com/hstrial-kgiudici/StoreFront.bok

Focal Length Designs
Bracelets made from camera lenses
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ibwatson

Garden Fever
http://www.gardenfever.com/
3433 NE 24th, Portland
Cards, bird feeders, outdoor carpet.

Global Exchange
http://store.gxonlinestore.org/
3508 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland
Glassware, doormats, jewelry, decorative ironwork, tableware, purses, wallets, glass beads, candle holders, and more.

Gloria Kelman Arts & Images
http://www.gloriakelman.com/galleryjewelry.html
Jewelry made of silver recovered from film and electronics.

Green Dog Pet Supply
http://www.greendogpetsupply.com/
4605 NE Fremont Street, Portland
Beds, toys, greeting cards, leashes and collars.

Greenloop
412 NW Couch Ste. 122, Portland
http://www.thegreenloop.com/
Local store and web site with a wide variety of recycled and sustainable apparel, accessories and beauty items.

Hardwear by Renee
http://hardwearbyrenee.net/
Handbags made from tire innertubes, scrap wood and water hose; cuff bracelets made with tea tins, coffee cups and beverage cans.

Joe Ryckebosch
Visual art "comprised largely of found materials gleaned from myriad thrift stores, scrap yards, re-use centers, and yard sales"
http://joeryckebosch.com/

Knot Ugly Designs
"We create lovable, stylish apparel from recycled clothing by breathing new life into them."
http://www.knotugly.com/

kspelljewelry
Jewelry made with some vintage materials
http://www.etsy.com/shop/kspell

Made in Oregon
http://www.madeinoregon.com/
Portland Airport, Pioneer Place, Clackamas Town Center, Washington Square, Lloyd Center
Aurora Glass sun catchers, Driver Duck and Knotheads wood carvings, fleece clothing.

Magpie Ethel
Vintage style crafts primarily made with found estate sale goodies
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagpieEthel

MapleXO
Jewelry made from old skateboards
http://www.maplexo.com/

Mirador Community Store
2106 SE Division St., Portland
Clocks, lamps and lanterns, dishes, candleholders and other items.
www.miradorcommunitystore.com

Mugwump
Tote bags made from cast off materials
http://www.imugwump.com/

Muluk
Hats, jewelry, art and neckties made with reused/recycled materials
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Muluk

Natural Spaces
5331 SW Macadam Ave., Ste 258-208, Portland
http://www.naturalspaces.com/
Nearly all items include recycled content, some examples: clocks, frames, candleholders, dinnerware, platters, doorbells and faucets. Free shipping to Portland, Oregon area customers until they open a retail location.

Nature in the City
http://www.natureinthecity.com/
8011 SE 13th Ave., Portland
Note cards, metal sculptures, vases, jewelry, birdhouses and stepping-stones.

New Seasons
http://www.newseasonsmarket.com/
3495 Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton
15861 SE Happy Valley Town Center Drive, Happy Valley
1453 NE 61st Ave., Hillsboro
3 SW Monroe Parkway, Lake Oswego
7300 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway, Raleigh Hills
5320 NE 33rd Ave., Portland
1214 SE Tacoma St., Portland
1954 SE Division St., Portland
6400 N. Interstate Ave., Portland
Fleece accessories, catnip toys, note cards, calendars, holiday cards and gift wrap.

Oregon Zoo Gift Shop
http://www.oregonzoo.org/Giftshop/cascade.htm
4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland
Recycled content clothing and colorful blankets.

Paper Treasure
"Sustainable jewelry created from quality vintage components"
http://www.papertreasure.net/

Patagonia
907 NW Irving St., Portland
Outdoor clothing including fleece jackets, pullovers and pants.

Pet Loft
6333 SW Macadam, Portland
Pet beds, catnip pillows.

Presents of Mind
3633 SE Hawthorne, Portland
Cards, stationery, gift-wrap, photo albums, journals and candleholders.
http://www.presentsofmind.tv/

Queen Bee Creations

http://www.queenbee-creations.com/
1847 E. Burnside, Suite 103
Portland OR 97214
503-232-1755
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Handbags made from organic cotton/hemp blend printed with water based dye and market tote and laptop bags made from local event banners.

Radish Underground
http://www.radishunderground.com/
414 SW 10th Ave.
Portland, OR 97205
503-928-6435
Clothing and visual art. Includes products made with organic cotton, low-impact dyes and reclaimed fabric; jewelry made with recycled clock and bicycle parts; handmade lamps constructed from reclaimed household fixtures, lamp parts and cast accents.  

ReFind Furniture
http://www.rebuildingcenter.org/refind/
ReBuilding Center
3625 N. Mississippi Ave.
Picture frames, framed mirrors, coat racks, chalk boards, benches, tables and other one-of-a-kind pieces.

REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
REI eco-friendly gifts
1405 NW Johnson St., Portland
7410 SW Bridgeport Road, Tigard
Fleece jackets, pullovers and pants (brand names: Patagonia, Synchilla, REI).

Rejuvenation
http://www.rejuvenation.com/antique/antique_hardware.html
1100 SE Grand Ave., Portland
Vintage tubs, classic windows, lighting fixtures, hardware and outdoor furniture.

Resource Revival
http://www.resourcerevival.com/
Candleholders, picture frames, wine racks, clocks and tables. Order on line, or
some items available at Mirador, Natural Spaces, Whole Foods and Food Front.

robot candy
Mid-century design switchplates, coasters and magnets made with "recycled and eco conscious materials"
http://www.etsy.com/shop/robotcandy

Rosewebs
Bags and wallets made with "reclaimed and recycled lawn furniture webbing"
http://www.etsy.com/shop/rosewebs

rubygirl
Jewelry made from 100 percent recycled silver
http://www.etsy.com/shop/rubygirl

Rustbelt Fiberwerks
Housewares made from recycled and found materials
http://rustbeltfiberwerks.com/

SCRAP (School and Community Reuse Action Project)
2915 NE Martin Luther King, Jr, Blvd., Portland
503-294-0769
http://www.scrapaction.org/
Floppy disc journals, fashion accessories and other fun objects plus unique reclaimed materials to make your own gifts.

Spoonman Creations
http://www.spoonman.com/
Candle holders, jewelry, key rings, mobiles, novelty items made from flat ware and kitchen utensils.
Available online or at the Portland Saturday Market.

Ta-Dah
Home and garden decor made with reclaimed materials
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TaDahpdx

Ten Thousand Villages
http://www.tenthousandvillages.com/catalog/shop.php
938 NW Everett, Portland
Envelopes, cards, metal wall sculptures, toys, rugs, coasters, ornaments, pins, purses, hats, mittens and gloves.

The Reclamation Project
Arts and crafts made with reclaimed materials
http://www.reclamation-project.com

Toast Jewelry
Jewelry made with recycled silver and gold
http://www.etsy.com/shop/toastjewelry

TrilbyMade
Handmade leather cuffs from recycled leather
http://www.etsy.com/shop/trilbymade

Trillium Artisans
http://www.trilliumartisans.org/welcome/
9119 SE Foster Road, Portland
All gifts are created with reclaimed or recycled material. Examples include handmade purses, pillows, hand-carved wine stoppers, clocks and glassware.

Trusty Sidekick
Superhero inspired T-shirts, onesies and capes made with recycled fabric
http://www.etsy.com/shop/trustysidekick

Twist
30 NW 23rd Place, Portland and
Pioneer Place, 700 SW Fifth Ave., Portland
Birdhouses, sculptures made from found objects, picture frames, glassware.
www.twistonline.com

Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch St., Portland
2825 East Burnside St., Portland
3535 NE 15th Ave., Portland
7380 SW Bridgeport Road, Tigard
A full line of high post-consumer content, recyclable and compostable goods of all shapes and sizes including recycled glassware, messenger bags made from event banners, fair trade crafts, and others.

Woolie Originals
Art, clothing and accessories made from repurposed sweaters and other clothing
http://woolieoriginals.com/woolieoriginals.com/home.html

Wooly Bison
Bags made from repurposed wool and clothing
http://www.etsy.com/shop/woolybison