Support farmers — and pamper foodies — with all-natural, fair-trade chocolate hazelnut truffles ($18.95 for 280g; www.oxfamshop.org.au). Buttery and sweet, the truffles come in a smart hexagonal, reuseable box.

Elegant, sleek decorative bowls (from $44; www.ibutrade.com.au) are made from sustainable bamboo and created by fair-trade artisans in Vietnam using traditional sanding and varnishing techniques.

Reminiscent of Japanese kimonos, Ecodepot's note cards ($30 for 10; www.ecodepot.com.au) feature colourful, funky designs printed on recycled paper.

When hot water is poured over the hand-sewn bundles of China green red lily tea ($5.95; www.biome.com.au), they unfold like flowers, delighting the eye and the tastebuds. Other gorgeous varieties include Golden Chrysanthemum and Amaranth.

Like all the pieces in Global Conduct's Just for Fun range ($15; www.globalconduct.com.au), the brown glass bead, metal and agate necklace is handmade by Kolkata fair-trade artisans. The honey colours flatter any skin tone.

Spacious and durable, the Researcher hemp bag ($11; www.fairgotrading.com.au) in eco-friendly hemp is a must-have for students and workers, providing lots of handy pockets for pens, money, phone and more.

Avid gourmets and casual cooks alike will love the Oz Tukka Australian Native Spice gift set ($19.95; www.biome.com.au), which includes wild-sourced, hand-harvested mountain pepper leaf, artesian salt crystals, lemon myrtle, and wattleseed.

Up to 90 percent of conventional fragrances contain ingredients like phthalates, which have dubious effects on health. Instead, try glamorous, minimalist Y-Yo perfumes (www.y-yo1.ashop.com.au), made with certified-organic essential oils.

Rosnay Rose ($120 per case; www.organicwine.com.au) is deep pink with a dry yet fruity flavour, perfect to sip with seafood, fruit and party nibbles. This site offers great specials on hundreds of organic, preservative-free, vegan-suitable wines.

Queen B natural beeswax candles (from $29.95; www.queenb.com.au) come in a variety of sizes, are hand-painted in a style for everyone — choose from Renaissance, Marrakech, Sunset, Diamonds and many more — and have a natural honey aroma.

The Mrs Oldbucks store in Berrima offers online sales of their mouth-watering range of certified organic jams, jellies, and marmalades (from $5.20 for 175g; www.mrsoldbucks.com.au). We love the lilli pilli conserve and mango jam.

Gourmet by Design (www.gourmetbydesign.com.au) sells delicious sauces and pastes from premium brands 4P, Australian Harvest, and Ozganics, made with all-natural ingredients like green and black olives, tomatoes, pistachios and basil.

Little girls will love the Fairy Forest Mushroom Table and Stools ($24.95; www.natureplay.com.au), handmade from sustainable timber and non-toxic paint. There's also a Musical Marble Tree ($95.00), blocks, yoyos and pull-along toys.

Why hasn't someone thought of this before? Planetwisepaper ($15; www.planetwisepaper.com.au) has a range of fair-trade albums made from recycled natural fibres and agricultural waste materials. Photos are mounted with magic dots.

Snootypaws (www.snootypaws.com.au) has healthy alternative pet toys for your four-legged friends. Choose from organic lush soft toys to bones and balls made from super-durable, recycled materials, all guaranteed against doggie damage.

The nifty little Hymini ($79; www.todae.com.au) makes a great stocking stuffer for just about anyone. Attach the battery charger to your bike, car window or backpack and you can juice up your phone, digital music player or camera with solar or wind power on the go.

Our best tip? Visit worldofgood.ebay.com; ebay has thousands of ethically sourced gift ideas, from animal-friendly purses and jewellery made from recycled plastic and metal to hand-woven scarves and organic cotton dresses.

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