A roundup of eco-friendly gifts for every type of person on your list – from the zero waste crusader, to the beauty guru, to the world traveler – plus eco-friendly gifts for kids and pets too!
Whether you are planning for a minimalist Christmas or looking for some sustainable gifts ideas, we cover conscious and ethical brand options to make those eco friendly gifts even more special.
- Cruelty free and eco-friendly makeup for her
Honest Beauty Eyeshadow Palette with 10 Pigment-Rich Shades, 0.67 oz. and Honest Beauty Extreme Length Mascara + Lash Primer | 2-in-1 Boosts Lash Length $36.98 Axiology Cruelty-free Lip Crayon – Organic, Vegan, and All Natural (Enduring) $28 Axiology Cruelty-free Lipstick – Organic, Vegan, and All Natural (Devotion) $30
2. For the litlle one ecothinkers
Eco Friendly Musical Set with A Cotton Storage Bag $39.99 Raw Elements Baby + Kids SPF 30 Organic Sunscreen Zero-Waste Bundle with Lotion Tin 3oz, Lotion Stick 1oz and Hemp Drawstring Bag $34,98 Raw Elements Baby + Kids SPF 30 Organic Sunscreen Lotion Non-Nano Zinc Oxide, Reef-Safe, Cruelty-Free, Gentle and Moisturizing, Zero Waste $17.99
3. gifts for him
Conscious Step Men’s & Women’s Organic Cotton Crew Socks | Every Box Gives Back $44.95 4Ocean removes 1 pound of trash from our seas for every bracelet sold. The bracelet itself is made out of recycled plastic and glass $20 Pela: Phone Case for iPhone Plus-100% Compostable and Biodegradable – Eco-Friendly – Made from Plants $44.95
4. More for her
GNEISS SPICE Pantry Kit Set Of 24 Filled Jars. Zero waste set of 24 magnetic glass jars, filled with organic spices $150 Ethique Eco-Friendly Solid Conditioner Bar for Oily-Normal Hair $17 Stasher 100% Silicone Food Grade Reusable Storage Bag $49.99 boshiho Natural Cork Crossbody Bag, Women Vegan Handbag Cork Clutch Wallet $38 Ecothinx Menstrual Cup $24.99 50% off code ECOHOLIDAYS
How to wrap an eco friendly gift
If you’ve gone to the effort of finding (or making) an eco friendly gift this season, the last thing you want to do is wrap it in some plastic-based wrapping paper!
Most store-bought wrapping paper is not actually recyclable or compostable. A good way to test if the paper is recyclable is to do the scrunch test. It should also be noted that sticky tape left on paper means that it cannot be recycled!
Wrappily is a great eco friendly wrapping paper brand that you can buy online. Made from recycled newspaper, and a soy-based ink, Wrappily have some stunning reversible designs that are recyclable and compostable.