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Ultimate Gift Guides with a Conscience: The Wellness Seeker

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By Ariel Shearer A sustainably minded gift guide for every type of health guru. Loop sneakers by Stella McCartney feature sustainable materials and an innovative design that makes them completely recyclable. $645. The Twill Weekender from “radically transparent” retailer Everlane is made to last. $98. Kalon Studios creates small-batch jump ropes using sustainable domestic hardwood and natural finishes. From $95 . Sustainably farmed eucalyptus Tencel is the secret behind Vyayama’s Shadow Print leggings. $175. Nomadix repurposes plastic bottles to make the Southwest White hand towel. $20. The Yogo ultralight folding travel yoga mat is biodegradable and made with natural rubber, with a tree planted for each mat purchased. $62. Where to take it: A 13-day tour with Micato Safaris leads wellness seekers on an exploration of sacred cities and natural splendor, from Old Delhi’s twisting streets to the rugged hilltops overlooking Rajasthan’s Lake Maota, ending with a multiday reb...

9 Travel Products From Brands That Give Back

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By Jen Lyons Show the earth some love as you explore it with these eco-friendly finds. Sea Bags’ Orange Ogunquit Beach tote features a hidden back pocket for wet swimwear and is printed on recycled sailcloth sourced from Portland, Maine’s working waterfront. $225,  seabags.com. Allbirds crafts its lightweight and comfortable Men’s Tree Runners with sustainable (and breathable) eucalyptus tree fiber, using recycled plastic water bottles for laces. $95, allbirds.com.   Cotopaxi’s unisex Teca half-zip windbreaker utilizes repurposed polyester taffeta in an ever-changing rainbow of colors. When remnant fabric for one design is finished off, the company creates a new one with a different color combination. In multiple colors and sizes. $80, cotopaxi.com. Powered by the sun and built with sustainable bamboo, Reveal’s solar Bluetooth speaker doubles as a portable smartphone charger. The company plants a tree for every product sold. $79, revealshop.com. Solo Eyewear sources sunglass...