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VOTE! Which Eco-Friendly Item is Your Favorite?

We asked you for your suggestions and you delivered! Now it's time to decide which eco-friendly item will win the popular vote. Use our snazzy Voter and let your voice be heard.

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Join in next week's round: stunning jewelry for Mother's Day gifts. Paste links to your recommendations in the comments below.

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April 14, 2009 at 12:10 p.m. LaveMeSoapCo

oh that one was tough.

April 14, 2009 at 12:12 p.m. AmaliaVersaci

Great collection of eco-friendly items!! Thanks so much for picking a pair of my earrings!

April 14, 2009 at 12:13 p.m. EpicBones

voted!!! love the bat house :)

April 14, 2009 at 12:15 p.m. Liyana

I love all of them as i also produce an eco friendly product ;)

April 14, 2009 at 12:17 p.m. Mattamorphis

I adore those copper stackers.

How stylish.

Hello.

-Matt

April 14, 2009 at 12:21 p.m. Mattamorphis

Voted!

Did you:)

April 14, 2009 at 12:27 p.m. enchantingimages

i voted! so many great items on there. hooray for the earth!!

April 14, 2009 at 12:27 p.m. tangente

Tough choice. Love all the eco-fashion picks :)

April 14, 2009 at 12:29 p.m. travellingcircus

Really awesome choices and it was a touch call to pick a favourite!

April 14, 2009 at 12:43 p.m. IcingOnTheCupcake

Voted, great choices!

April 14, 2009 at 12:44 p.m. Fancy0Frances

i am so glad people are becomming so globally-conscious. the bug has recently hit me as well! maybe there is hope yet.
fancy0frances.etsy.com

April 14, 2009 at 12:44 p.m. worksofwhimsy

I've been waiting for this one. Voted.

April 14, 2009 at 12:44 p.m. SewnNatural

Great collection, thanks so much for including my upcycled Octopus from a Guatemalan huipil.... he's in such great eco company.

April 14, 2009 at 12:45 p.m. mpaperarts

This was hard to choose - great collection. But beckybean and mingus...you rock!

April 14, 2009 at 12:46 p.m. slinkymalinkicat

I voted!!!!

April 14, 2009 at 12:55 p.m. dragonhouseofyuen

wonderful - great to promote eco friendly

April 14, 2009 at 12:56 p.m. redyellowandblueink

Thanks so much for picking one of my pieces for the eco vote! Really great peices in this selection, so much invention and imagination.

April 14, 2009 at 12:58 p.m. buttercupbloom

Getting so excited for Earth Day! Thanks for this great Voters Opp & for including one of my Hoot Owls! Feels like Christmas around here....

April 14, 2009 at 12:59 p.m. moonstr

yaaay just voted:)

April 14, 2009 at 1 p.m. novadesigns

Thank you so much for picking my little mushrooms!
I am off to vote on this great selection!

April 14, 2009 at 1:02 p.m. PlayingHouse

That was quite the selection...such a difficult choice, too.

April 14, 2009 at 1:03 p.m. janedeaux

AWESOME, GO Nova!

April 14, 2009 at 1:07 p.m. ScottieinaCanoe

Love that circuit board pencil holder :)

April 14, 2009 at 1:17 p.m. zemphira

I like the pencil box!
All are very cool items!

April 14, 2009 at 1:20 p.m. mksupplies

So much sweet stuff! It was hard to choose, every item was a really great pick!

April 14, 2009 at 1:25 p.m. WoollyWonka

Not sure all of these are truly "eco-friendly", but the cotton market bag definitely is!

April 14, 2009 at 1:27 p.m. PalleikoDesigns

Wow, that was tough. What a great selection.

April 14, 2009 at 1:28 p.m. MayaBella

Hey thanks for putting my little fat round owl! What a thrill. It was a tough call unravelling that sweater but now it is being shared throughout the world!

April 14, 2009 at 1:31 p.m. TwistedStrands

So many goodies was hard to pick. However I did select
one to vote for.

April 14, 2009 at 1:36 p.m. BeadsInTheBelfry

great selection! I love to see recycled lovelies!

I think one of my "It's a Boy" or "It's a Girl" necklaces is great for the first time mom!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

April 14, 2009 at 1:46 p.m. JenGillette

*Squeeeee!* Thanks, Etsy, for including my Blue Buffalo Upcycled Halter Dress! I can't believe how awesome and widely ranged this selection is. High fives for Etsy.

April 14, 2009 at 1:56 p.m. FrucciDesign

are you sure all the entries are eco-friendly or recycled?

April 14, 2009 at 1:59 p.m. Tumus

I love hannapt's catnip eyeballs they're SO fun!

April 14, 2009 at 2:17 p.m. tomatedepingles

oh my! loads of my favorites in that list! it was hard to choose!

April 14, 2009 at 2:24 p.m. budpnq

I like to give my mom flowers for Mother's Day, but I make sure they're the kind that don't wilt. Here's a necklace from my shop for consideration: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Thanks--now off to vote!

April 14, 2009 at 2:32 p.m. TSmithDesigns

Great Items!

April 14, 2009 at 2:32 p.m. worksandfinds

Interesting. My kitty said she likes the catnip stick.

April 14, 2009 at 2:37 p.m. shimmerjewels

Great selection!

My own mom has one of these bracelets and loves it: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

April 14, 2009 at 2:59 p.m. Jupita

Great collection!! I LOVE Zjayne and her upcycled wristlets!! I have a few. Going to browse more shops who love to recycle / upcycled / be earth friendly.. Like ME!!

April 14, 2009 at 3:07 p.m. thestapeliacompany

Oh I love voting... it gives me a valid reason to look at Etsy products and slack off.

April 14, 2009 at 3:25 p.m. mosietooli

SO wonderful!

April 14, 2009 at 3:25 p.m. tanisalexis

thanks ever so kindly for including me amongst such GREAT picks. it was hard to choose! phew!

April 14, 2009 at 3:27 p.m. mvegan5

This is a beautiful collection of eco-friendly goodies! ;0) Thanks so so much for including my vintage chicky button ring! 10% and more of my sales help animals ;) Michele

April 14, 2009 at 3:45 p.m. SteppingStones

Go Eco!!! Thanks for choosing Nubia! Great goodies!

April 14, 2009 at 3:56 p.m. vivilian

so great! Voted!

April 14, 2009 at 3:56 p.m. vivilian

Voted!Voted!Voted!Voted!Voted!Voted!Voted!Voted!Voted!Voted!Voted!Voted!Voted!Voted!Voted!

April 14, 2009 at 4 p.m. chakrapennywhistle

So hard to pick just one! Thank you so much for including my money bag pillow :)

April 14, 2009 at 4:01 p.m. wilsons

I just ordered a custom ring from caelumdesigns - put your own secret inscription on the inside. Would make a sweet mother's day gift:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

April 14, 2009 at 4:58 p.m. jorgensenstudio

Love the voters!
I think its alot of fun.

here is my bit for the mother's day one:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

April 14, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. 2ReVert

Thanks so much for including us :)

April 14, 2009 at 5:46 p.m. Angelique4you

I just love voting....recycled art work is GREAT

April 14, 2009 at 5:56 p.m. faeriegood

Yes! Up with eco-friendly products, these are all great, my fav is the vintage chicky button ring!!Recycle Power!!

April 14, 2009 at 6:09 p.m. twogoodeyes

Oh my goodness, did you see the Intrepid Dress, made out of all different layers of white found fabrics.....I have chills!!!!!!!!

April 14, 2009 at 6:11 p.m. LovMely

Thank you so much for including my headband ;)

April 14, 2009 at 7:20 p.m. hazelnutcottage

hi there!
what awesomeness to be able to meld eco-friendliness + etsy together :).

i humbly ask you to please take a look around my shop for lots of mother's day jewelry...here are a few that might fit the bill:

1. 'star in my sky...mom' featured on sunset mag's 2008 mother's day gift guide issue:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
2. 'mama bird'
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
3. 'custom baby & mommy necklace'
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

thank you!
jan
hazelnut cottage

April 14, 2009 at 7:25 p.m. TheSeed

Wow, that was tough- lots of really cool stuff!

April 14, 2009 at 8:02 p.m. baconsquarefarm

Lovely selections of eco friendly finds, thanks for including one of our upcycled birdhouses~!~!

April 14, 2009 at 8:02 p.m. pocketcarnival

Thanks so much for including my Upcycled Jeans Pouch - it's in such amazing company, some great items in there!

April 14, 2009 at 8:13 p.m. adoreneko

My vote is in! Every item deserves a vote, too bad I can only choose one.

April 14, 2009 at 8:28 p.m. OhFaro

Love the fire pit! Got my vote (but I've admired the seller for a while...)

April 14, 2009 at 9:20 p.m. vintagetrunk

I love recycled items. I like the skateboard thing. D

April 14, 2009 at 9:26 p.m. nectorgirl

OOOH, I have so many new fabulous faves! Thanks for including my tea wallet in the poll! It is great to see so many individuals going in the same positive direction... let's keep up a momentum and get better and better as we go along together!

April 14, 2009 at 9:28 p.m. thebline

Great items here! Congrats to all the nominees.

I named this bracelet for my mom, so naturally, I think it would make a great mother's day gift!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

April 14, 2009 at 10:12 p.m. redyellowandblueink

If you've got a mom who.....
likes making a statement, likes pretty and contemporary things then http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?... by hypho or
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?... by kathiroussel
or if your mom loves spending time in her urban garden and needs that finishing touch then...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?... from my shop-believe it or not this item also works if your mom drives too fast-check it out.
There's so much on Etsy, I think something for every mom-but if your wallet just can't swing it, then make her something! you're a crafter and she loves you so she'll love anything you make from the heart.

April 15, 2009 at 12:04 a.m. PoorRobot

I really love the beer bottles turned into glasses! There are a number of wonderful items, but those were my favorites.

April 15, 2009 at 3:15 a.m. budpnq

I submitted one of my own for consideration earlier, but I'd like to submit a couple from other sellers if that's ok. All in a flower theme (and all things my own mother would enjoy)...

jennreese7 (Lickety Split)-- http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

eLmTree-- http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

jennifermorrisbeads-- http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

calexandra (Sew Lovely)-- http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

April 15, 2009 at 4:24 a.m. kraftymax

voted!!
please consider something from my shop, here are two items i would gladly give to my mom...

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

thanks! enjoy!

April 15, 2009 at 5:32 a.m. lilimandrill

voted! i fall in love with the feather headbands!

About the next vote for mother's day,
A vintage brooch from my shop would be great :
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
But i am about to snap for one of these:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
and
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

April 15, 2009 at 8:01 a.m. ASecondChance

Fab! I love that the eco-friendly selection is so vast! Can't wait to go shopping. :)

I've got an Earth Week sale for my vintage and fiber art pieces - huge discounts, free shipping on orders over $150 and a gift with the promo code: Love the Earth.

~ jess
A Second Chance, WeAllDeserveOne.com

April 15, 2009 at 9:33 a.m. jodieflowers

Great items!! I love the fire pit!!

April 15, 2009 at 10:24 a.m. Sloanester

My fulltime background is as an environmental specialist/engineer.. I love this! Although, some are definitely more qualified than others to be included in this category.
I voted the snack wrapper baby booties. Both such short lived items being combined for a longer life cycle, yippee!

April 15, 2009 at 10:56 a.m. racheltreasures

This is great...go Save the Earth!
See my washable and reusable cleaning pads...talk about saving the Earth with these!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...

April 15, 2009 at 11:21 a.m. berdandbee

Wonderful! I wish there was more opportunities to promote eco-friendly items on Etsy!

We make all natural candles made from locally produced Beeswax and American produced Soy Wax! All our molds are handmade too! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

April 15, 2009 at 11:41 a.m. Pieceunique

Great poll. Thanks for picking my baby blanket. Some competition there is out there! Good luck to everyone!

April 15, 2009 at 11:49 a.m. circlesareforever

Thanks for adding me! For moms day i say kalapohl.etsy.com she has stunning jewelry

April 15, 2009 at 11:54 a.m. Ebruk

wonderful Ichoose catnip kickin stick

April 15, 2009 at 12:34 p.m. rawbeauty

I voted! It was really hard to choose with such a great collection.

April 15, 2009 at 12:34 p.m. cloud9designstudio

it's so mice to see etsy and the world catching on to how important it is to live more green & conscious of our environment.

happy early earth day, everyone!

http://cloud9designstudio.etsy.com
http://cloud9design.wordpress.com

proud member of the ecoetsy street team: http://www.ecoetsy.com

April 15, 2009 at 3:29 p.m. ArtworkbyKD

Thanks so much for including my orange bracelet!! Good luck everyone!!!

April 15, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. timesandchimes

Wonderful eco-friendly items here to choose from! Go Earth!

April 16, 2009 at 1:04 a.m. lacravatteduchien

I voted! this is so nice! i love that every week there is something different to vote for!

my mother's day gift is a necklace and earrings SET in brown and turquoise colors.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

April 16, 2009 at 8:07 a.m. abacusbeadcreations

I cast my vote! Great product ideas!

Here is a summery necklace gift idea for Mother's Day.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

April 16, 2009 at 11:33 a.m. marcomagro

I voted for the fire pit!!! Super gourgeous!
ciao
marcomagro

April 16, 2009 at 3:43 p.m. RosesDesigns

Great products.
I would like to recommend these beautiful items for Mother's Day.. Love it! Very reasonable!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

April 16, 2009 at 6:12 p.m. PhotosbyKymm

That was hard to choose all great items

April 18, 2009 at 4:04 a.m. akane

I love eco-friendly items! I also have eco links on my blog at www.akanedesigns.blogspot.com

April 18, 2009 at 6:12 p.m. wheresbeckybean

What a really gorgeous selection of eco-goods. I have so many more things on my favourites list now :D Thank-you for including my Macchiato Shoulder Bag (made from a coffee sack and salvaged upholstery remnants). I can't believe I'm in such great company!!!

April 19, 2009 at 9:32 a.m. lazydazefarm

Great Items. I always search for eco products. My items are recycled/upcycled also.

April 19, 2009 at 9:32 p.m. MelroseFields

Here is a recommendation for Mother's Day. IngoRain has a great shop:

When I grow up I want to be a lady just like you..
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

April 28, 2009 at 3:38 p.m. Eco2

I vote for adding an eco-friendly tag! I make eco-friendly jewelry but am afraid it gets lost in the 'jewelry' shuffle. I'd love to be able to promote my efforts to make eco-friendly jewelry!

May 6, 2009 at 9:38 p.m. WebWorksFiber

I feel much the same as Eco2... my rugs are one of the oldest forms of recycling into art and usability. I have been weaving using recycled materials for over 30 years. This is no eco-bandwagon for me :) I would love to see an eco friendly tag or catagory

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