GREENERFRIDAY HOLIDAY GIFT AWARDS 2026
NEW HAMPSHIRE — THREE CANDIDATES

No winners have been selected. Public voting is separate from editorial evaluation.

Badger — Badger Balm — 2 oz Tin
Product-specific USDA Organic certification; concentrated balm sold in a metal tin and cardboard sleeve.
State connection: Badger states that it makes its products in its New Hampshire facility.
Considerations: Contains beeswax and essential oil; not vegan. Local recycling rules still apply to packaging.
User evidence: NaturalBeauty contributors describe repeated use of Badger products and appreciation for the balm in cold weather.
Scope: Balm range; exact scented 2 oz variant not consistently identified
Limitations: Anecdotal and small sample; no medical efficacy inference. Fragrance and beeswax suit some recipients better than others.
Sources: https://www.badgerbalm.com/products/badger-balm | https://www.badgerbalm.com/pages/who-we-are | https://www.reddit.com/r/NaturalBeauty/comments/180ldbl

Harrisville Designs — 7-inch Potholder Loom — Traditional Size
Reusable metal loom can make multiple cotton potholders; replacement loop packs are offered separately.
State connection: Harrisville Designs is a textile and craft maker in Harrisville, New Hampshire.
Considerations: Cotton loops are not presented as certified organic. Follow age guidance and supervise children.
User evidence: Weaving-community discussions show genuine interest in the exact traditional loom and owners using Harrisville potholder kits to learn weaving.
Scope: Exact 7-inch product linked in one thread; family-level owner use elsewhere
Limitations: Some discussion is pre-purchase interest rather than a verified purchase. Replacement-loop fit and age suitability still matter.
Sources: https://harrisville.com/products/7-potholder-loom-traditional-size | https://friendlyloom.com/pages/friendly-loom-by-harrisville-designs | https://www.reddit.com/r/weaving/comments/kvaso7 | https://www.reddit.com/r/weaving/comments/mhu57i

NEMO Equipment — Vantage 20L Endless Promise Day Travel Backpack
Recycled-PET CERO fabric and the maker's Endless Promise repair and recycling pathway support a longer useful life.
State connection: NEMO is a New Hampshire-based outdoor equipment company; the state connection is corporate.
Considerations: Synthetic material; take-back recycling depends on the manufacturer's program, not curbside collection.
User evidence: GearJunkie reports more than a year of frequent use of the 20L pack, praising comfort, organization and fabric durability. A separate owner discussion describes choosing it for commuting and travel.
Scope: Exact 20L model, principally original generation
Limitations: Review sample supplied on a press trip and article has affiliate links. Older generation lacks bottle pockets and is relatively heavy; verify any current revision before transferring details.
Sources: https://www.nemoequipment.com/products/vantage-20-liter-endless-promise-backpack | https://outdoorindustry.org/press-release/nemo-adds-comfort-driven-updates-across-pack-and-sleep-systems-expands-endless-promise-fully-recyclable-collection/ | https://gearjunkie.com/travel/nemo-vantage-20l-backpack-review | https://www.reddit.com/r/ManyBaggers/comments/1ifvyp3

Voting: https://greenerfriday.com/press/holiday-gift-awards-2026/new-hampshire/#public-vote

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