20 Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Gifts
Now more than ever, people are not only thinking about the price of the gifts they give others, but also the impact. When it comes to being a conscious consumer, you want to make sure you find eco-friendly and sustainable gifts that aren't just labeled as such. It's important that the companies are using best practices to make sure their products and the production of those products don't cause harm to people, a society or the environment.
Our list includes items that have at least one sustainable attribute including ideas that are reusable, sustainably sourced or made from recycled or repurposed materials. The cherry on top? Most of these items are in stock and ready to ship for all of you last minute shoppers.
This Stainless Steel Compost Bin is compact, durable, and comes with a replaceable Cotton and Activated Charcoal Filter to keep your home smelling fresh.
Disposable eye masks can create a lot of waste, but Dieux Skin found a solution by creating a reusable eye mask that is compatible with pretty much any serum. Once you're done, just rinse them off, and reuse when you're ready.
GreenRow is the latest initial from Williams-Sonoma, which focuses on sustainably-sourced products. The glasses you see here (they come in a set of four), are made from 100% post-consumer recycled glass.
No need for excess paper here! All they have to do is jot down their notes and thoughts in this smart notebook, and they can be saved to an app in seconds, so they never get lost. It'll cut down on the amount of paper they use, which can help with carbon emissions.
The brand is Certified Carbon Neutral, and announced plans to achieve net-zero plastic to nature by 2025. Impressive! But so are how well the products themselves work. This set, which includes two hand creams, cuticle lotion and gloves has rave reviews on Amazon for not only smell amazing, but really helping with dry skin.
When you invest in a leather piece, like this versatile tote, it lasts longer. And although the fabric isn't considered a sustainable material, buying it might mean you'll be shopping less because it's stood the test of time. That's win. But also,the brand manufactures mindfully, choosing factories that are near the raw materials so there’s less shipping involved.
The brand claims this ultra-plush pullover is 100% biodegradable. On top of that, the brand is known for their inclusive sizing (XXS-6XL), and pretty color palette.
When you indoor garden, you're saving on gas and carbon emissions associated with transportation and getting some fresh food.
Made from BPA-free stainless steel, this gift is fun and useful. It will keep drinks cold for up to 24 hours, but will also track how much water they're drinking, and lights up to remind them to take a sip.
These unique, handmade vases are made from recycled glass — and they're decorated with the color of each birth month flower.
For the eco-conscious friend in your life that's trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle, this zero-waste kit includes everything from food storage bags and beeswax wraps to mesh produce bags and metal straws.
This wireless, solar-powered charger also features a compass and flashlight, making it a must-have for any camping trip.
Not only are these socks made with organic cotton, they also go towards a great environmental cause: Buying a pair will give $1 (enough to plant 10 trees!) to a non-profit called Trees for the Future, which focuses on reforestation and helping communities across sub-Saharan Africa.
Skincare enthusiasts will love this clay cleanser from Doctor Babor — a winner of our 2021 Sustainable Innovation Awards. The brand not only packages products with uses boxes made with recycled paper, it's also 100% carbon-neutral,and uses between 95% and 98% naturally derived ingredients.
Made from recycled bottles gathered from roads and parks, these glass platters can be used to serve cheeses and hors d'oeuvres — and they even come paired with a cork-topped cheese knife.
Made with all natural seagrass and jute and featuring a terracotta warmer plate, each bread warmer basket is naturally insulating and handwoven to perfection. Use this microwave safe basket to keep your bread warm, as a tray for holding appetizers, or as a stylish tray to uplift your kitchen countertops.
These classic, minimalistic gold hoops are sustainably made with 14k recycled gold fill, ethically sourced rose cut white topaz, and nickel-free earring posts. Sara Patino Jewelry handmakes all their jewelry in small batches with locally sourced materials in St. Louis, Missouri.
Give the gift of luxury and relaxation with this GOTS certified organic Turkish cotton robe. Coyuchi partners with small- to medium-size family run companies to create their high caliber, organic products.
Handcrafted in Portugal, this classic wallet may look like it’s made from leather, but it’s made of 100% natural cork. This PETA certified vegan wallet features 8 compartments for credit cards and cash, plus a discreet interior pocket for anything that needs to be carried.
Tiradia harvests the cork for their products using sustainable methods, like carefully stripping the cork by hand rather than cutting the entire tree down. Because their products are made from cork, they provide durable and stylish animal-free and plastic-free alternatives to common leather goods like bags and wallets.
Savvy Rest’s organic cotton blanket is the obvious addition to that sustainable slumber starter kit.
Free from pesticides, bleach, toxic dyes, and synthetic materials, the eco-friendly throw makes a wonderful companion for eco-friendly sofas.
-Raph