The best type of gift is the kind that keeps on giving!
If you have someone in your life who is interested in being more eco-friendly, sustainable, or supporting brands that are ethical, you’ve come to the right guide! This subject is one that I personally have become more and more interested in over time, and while I know I have so much further to go in how I practice being better, I like to think the baby steps I’ve taken add up to mean a lot! One of these ways is leveraging purchasing power to support brands that are ethical. And while it’s hard to find a one-size-fits-all (Some brands give back but aren’t eco-friendly, etc.) I do think that every effort counts. Enter in sustainable gift ideas to the mix – what better way to embrace these brands than during the top shopping time of the year?!
Below is a roundup of gift ideas for that person in your life who, like me, is striving to be better. These gifts all have ethics at the core and will continually give back!
15 Ethical + Sustainable Gift Ideas That Give Back
BAGGU Reusable Shopping Bag
This 3-pack of BAGGU reusable shopping bags can be used anywhere from the grocery store to mall trips. They help to reduce waste (No thanks to paper OR plastic!) and hold up to 30 pounds (No more dropping groceries because the handles break!)
Porter Portable Bowl
The ideal way to bring lunch! Packing a lunch not only saves money but helps to reduce the waste commonly found while you eat out. (Paper plates, plasticware, etc.) These bowls are perfect to help carry anything from soup to a sandwich.
Self-Watering Indoor Garden
A great gift for anyone who is a plant lover! Grow your own fresh herbs and veggies with this indoor, self-watering garden.
Patagonia Jackets + Fleeces
Did you know that Patagonia is a HUGE eco-friendly brand?! They were one of the OGs of sustainability in fashion. (You can check out their stances here – they’re truly amazing!) Things that would be great gifts from them include the Quilted Down Coat, Hooded Down Coat, or Fleece Pullover for women + Quarter Zip Jacket or Water Resistant Jacket for men. Lots more styles – including options for kiddos – found at this link!
VEJA Shoes
Alright, so, by now you know I’m a huge fan of VEJA. These shoes are very comfortable, and I love all the efforts that the company is doing to do good. You can read all about their efforts in my blog post here! The whole family is covered with these: Shop Women + Shop Men + Shop Kiddos!
FIBRA Bags
These bags are amazing for so many reasons! First, they are made out of recycled plastic, helping to reduce the incredible plastic waste that is building up in our environment. They are also handmade by women artisans in Guatemala, so you’re also supporting local communities and empowering women by purchasing these! The bag featured above is the Mail Bag, and I also love the design of the Horizontal Backpack and the Handbag!
Reusable Everyday Tote
Another reusable tote, this time for the ultimate style lover! I adore the Tartan print + Leopard print of these — they’re rather fashionable statements! I also love this French Market Tote Bag + Market Fresh Vegetable Bags!
Reusable Travel Flatware
For eliminating your part in using wasteful plastic flatware! Perfect for meals at work, lunches, or being out and about on the weekends. One of those sustainable gift ideas that are perfect for every member of the family, no matter their age!
Stasher Bags
Okay, these are some of my favorite things in our kitchen right now! We’re slowly building up our collection so that we never have to buy plastic one-use bags again. Basically, they’re a replacement for plastic sandwich and storage bags, but way better. They’re reusable — you just wash them after each use and voila, they’re ready to go again. Using non-toxic, food-grade silicone, this bag is designed with a pinch-lock seal and is suitable for the dishwasher, freezer, or microwave – and can be written on for easy organization. There are a ton of sizing options — check these out: Stasher Sandwich Bag + Snack Bag + Pocket Bags + Half Gallon Bag
The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Global Warming
Kind of terrifying, but important to read. This book dives in to global warming with fact-based proof, and talks about the effects.
The reBoard
A cutting board made from recycled plastic! The perfect addition for any kitchen to make it more sustainable.
Lifestraw Personal Water Filter
This thing is AMAZING. Removes minimum 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria, 99.9% of waterborne protozoan parasites, and filters to 0.2 microns; surpasses EPA filter standards. Perfect for campers, travelers, or even just to have for emergencies.
Bamboozie Food Composter – Indoor Food Compost Bin
A great gift to help eliminate food waste! Compact and biodegradable bamboo fiber, this will help to eliminate food waste from any kitchen. This is another great, compact option! (YES to this, too! Will last you all winter!)
Stainless Steel Straws
Something that everyone should own! Take them on the go or just use at home.
YETI Rambler Tumbler
Doug and I LOVE our YETI Tumblers! I take these whenever I grab a coffee at a shop and save the cup. They keep the drink hot for so long, and I love that I’m doing my small part to save on using the cup!
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What other sustainable gift ideas do you have? Leave them in the comments below!
Want more gift ideas? We’ve got everyone on your list covered! Be sure to check out the full Holiday Gift Guide 2019 -All the direct links are below!
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Gifts Under $15: Stocking Stuffers For The Entire Family (Two gift guides in one!)
Pamper Your Man + Put Him To Work. Gift Picks For Both.
12 Hostess Gifts That Will Make You The Guest Of Honor
Babies, Toddlers, Oh My! 30 Perfect Gifts Straight From Santa’s Bag (Two gift guides in one!)
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