… with an eco-spectrum of goods from Asian American companies and designers!
FRESH START
Climate crises and endangered species are tough topics for tots, but it’s never too early to get your little one started on environment-friendly habits. Sharon Kim makes it easy with her online eco-boutique for children, Freshop. The Idbids plush toy starter kit includes 10 “iddy biddy” steps kids can take to make a difference. ($29.99; freshop.com)
SEEING GREEN
Bamboo is the go-to fabric for its eco-agreeable and antibacterial qualities, and these days it’s found in everything from sheets to flooring to the latest summer fashions. Now bamboo can rest on your nose, too, with Jamie Lim’s line of environmentally friendly sunglasses and eyewear for Kayu Design. ($180; kayudesign.com)
STREET CRED
Purveyor of limited edition art and all things hip, Poketo, co-founded by Angie Myung, is collaborating with South Korean nonprofit design brand Eco Party Mearry to offer a line of 100-percent recycled bags made out of street banners taken from Seoul. Each bag is one-of-a-kind. Proceeds go back to environmental needs. ($19; poketo.com) Win a bag now on Poketo’s Facebook page!
SMALL OFFERING
Need to shop for a bundle of joy? Korean American Sandy Lee Carpenter and her partner Kailyn Tan McCracken are the duo behind Bundle Love, which offers ready-made baby gifts (attire, books, toys). Themed bundles include the eco-friendly “Tree Hugger” set, which comes with an organic cotton hooded chicken towel and other adorable baby goods. (bundles start at $65; bundlelove.com)
IT’S A WRAP
A chic alternative to wasteful wrapping paper, Patricia Lee’s BOBO reusable wrapping scarves are pieces of fabric that you twist and tie around your gifts—no tape or scissors needed. The wraps are available in a multitude of textures and patterns including brocades, animal prints, stripes and florals. (Starting at $8; bobowrap.com)
