As much as the holiday season is about trimming the tree and wrapping presents , it’s also about giving back. Goodee — Byron and Dexter Peart ‘s socially-conscious e-commerce platform — is taking a sustainable approach to decking the halls. Whether it’s working towards carbon reduction, water conservation or gender equality, each product in their holiday collection supports an important cause. Scroll down to shop some of our favorites and feel good about what you’re purchasing this Christmas.
Who says stars only belong on the top of the tree? This teak and brass-plated steel base has small screws and a cup to fill with water, so your Christmas tree will be quenched and secured all season long.
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Products: Stella Christmas Tree Base in Teak by Skagerak, $519, goodeeworld.com
This rainbow-hued throw not only looks good tossed over a sofa, bed or chaise, but its heirloom-quality will encourage you want to pass it down from generation to generation. This blanket is washed, dyed and woven by hand!
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Products: Matisse Throw M-14 by Ezcaray, $423, goodeeworld.com
Swap out your dining room chairs for something more reflective of the season, like these bordeaux-colored chairs crafted from industrial waste material.
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Products: 1-Inch Reclaimed Chair in Bordeaux by Emeco, $254, goodeeworld.com
These traditional German ‘bierfilzl’ or felt beer coasters are a sustainable way to protect your table from drink residue. Did you know merino wool felt is naturally absorbent and stain-resistant?
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Products: Coaster Round in Flame by Graf Lantz, $32/set of 4, goodeeworld.com
Handcrafted by Colombian artisans, this vibrant woven placemat is made out of Jipijapa leaves (a local palm-like plant). Hits of magenta, forest green and yellow are stylish all year round, so there’s no need to store them away once the holiday season ends.
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Products: Jipi Plate Mat in Magenta by Ames, $130/set of 6, goodeeworld.com
Hat weavers from Bolgatanga, Ghana, make these artful baskets out of delicate vetiver grass straws, so they deserve pride of place in your home. You can easily keep extra ornaments or Christmas tree lights neatly tucked away.
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Products: Banasco in Pink & Lime by Baba Tree, $60, goodeeworld.com
Maximalist holiday enthusiasts, rejoice! These colorful baubles will take your tree from basic to beautiful — each ornament has its own unique pattern for an eclectic look.
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Products: Medium Jipi Baubles by Ames, $324/set of 12, goodeeworld.com
Entertaining in a small space? Look no further than this compact aluminum side table. The tray is perfect for holding festive cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, whether guests are gathering indoors or out!
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Products: By Your Side Table in Hunter Green by Skagerak, $519, goodeeworld.com
Pair this merlot-hued kilim — made from Ghazni wool from Afghanistan — with natural greenery for a subtle dose of Christmas cheer.
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Products: Nomad Rug in Red by Nanimarquina, $2782, goodeeworld.com
All you need is a pillar candle to bring this sleek, Scandinavian-style lantern to life. Bonus: its lightweight frame makes it easy to carry from the holiday table to the patio.
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Products: Bell Lantern O15 by Skagerak, $228, goodeeworld.com
This tropical scent not only fills your home with notes of red currant, poppy stems and lemon, but its biodegradable packaging and eco-friendly soybean wax will make a positive environmental impact long after you blow out the flame.
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Products: Siam Poppy Candle by Kobo, $37, goodeeworld.com