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Over 100 of the best sustainable and eco friendly gifts for 2020

Looking for the best sustainable and eco friendly gifts for everyone on your list this year? I’ve done alllllll of the leg work for you in scouring tons of eco-friendly and sustainable websites to find the cutest, most green gifts I could find to save you time and energy.


What you will find: over 100 eco-friendly and sustainable gifts from companies that are working to make a difference in the world. Many are small businesses. Many also offer ethical and fair trade items as well.


Additionally, this post has tons of physical items. I know that part of a minimalist and eco-friendly gift giving mindset involves lots of experiences and the gift of time. I also know that with COVID, that may be harder this year. That being said, I have another post with over 100 gift ideas, and most of them include consumables and experiences to check out as well.


Finally, you’ll find that each gift on this list is ECO-FRIENDLY. And, I promise I tried my hardest to represent a wide range of prices so that you can hopefully find something for anyone on your list.

What you won’t find: Anything from Amazon. I know that some people rely on Amazon (especially during COVID times), and that is OK, but I also know that many people are trying to move away from it. This post will introduce you to tons of new websites, many small businesses, to help you make a conscious purchase.



Even better: for any of the items from Earth Hero (like a truly sustainable Amazon – seriously – they’re a certified B Corp and part of 1% for the planet), you can get 10% off with code: LAURAD10 [not case sensitive, can’t be used on sale items, can’t be paired with other coupons, can’t be used on Gift Cards, TerraCycle boxes, Zeal Optics, or Naturepedic products]



Related post: 65+ eco friendly gifts for him





Eco friendly bath, body, and self care gifts 



Long Handled Double Edge Safety Razor



Multicolor Organic Hair Ties



Natural Aftershave in a reusable Flask – Bergamot



Recycled National Park Towels – Yosemite, Grand Canyon (pictured), Smoky Mountains, or Joshua Tree



Period Underwear 



Non-toxic, vegan nail polish



Memory Foam Acupressure Mat & Pillow Set (or just the pillow here)





GreenUP Plastic Free Subscription Box


Related post: 30 places to find eco-friendly Christmas and holiday cards

Eco friendly bedding and blanket gifts 



Cozy Sherpa Eco-friendly Weighted Blanket (they also have cooling weighted blankets and regular ones!)



Kid’s Eco-friendly Weighted Blanket (there are a number of different colors and designs)



Vegan Down Comforter 



Organic Cotton Pillow

Bamboo sheet set 





Eco friendly ‘on the go’ gifts 



Compostable Honey Bee iPhone Pela Case


Griply Compostable Phone Grip

Compostable Card Holder for Phone Case


Sulu Biodegradable Sunglasses (with optional blue light blocking kit)



Stainless Steel Tiffin



Insulated Water Bottle – S’well Bottles



Alpine Glow Insulated Coffee Mug



Hamilton Perkins Bags – cute weekend bag made out of recycled plastic water bottles. Many of their items also utilize recycled billboard material, pineapple fiber, and as I said above, the recycled plastic water bottles. I have a lunch bag made out of recycled billboard material, and it has lasted over 15 years and is still going strong. 



Woodgrain Travel Bottle



HankyBook Organic Tissue Book (paisley, pink flowers, bikes – pictured)




Positive Vibration 2 Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones



Hydro Flask Wine Tumbler 



Insulated food container 


Related post: 37 places to shop for ethical and eco-friendly gifts

Eco friendly kitchen gifts



Adult beverage making kits: Sake, gin, ginger beer(pictured), IPA Beer




Circle of Family and Friends Serving Bowl




Living Composter



Proclamation Duo Pan Set




Zero Waste Cookbook



Vegan Cheesemaking Kit



National Geographic Beeswax Wraps



Mason Jar Fermentation Kit



The Zero Waste Vegan Cookbook (with meal plans and shopping lists)


Every Order Plants a Tree



Eco friendly clothing, shoes, and jewelry gifts 



The Fair Legging



Men’s & Women’s Ethical Wool Felt Slippers – Port, Spruce, Gray (Pictured)



Juniper Adult Onesie



Compostable Apple Watch Band



Nevertheless She Persisted Wrap Ring




Modibodi Period Undie Running/Walking Shorts

Eco friendly gifts for the home



Stir It Up Turntable



No Bounds Sport Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker




Stainless Steel Beer Growler



DIY Organic Bath Bomb Kit




Cloth napkins (flower – pictured, turtle, cow




Meow Mug & Tea Strainer 




Eco Dryer Balls – Panda, Stars, or Penguins (pictured)



Natural Grass Pen




 Recycled paper journal 




African Baskets



Cora Microfiber Laundry Ball




USB Rechargeable Lighter

Great Outdoors National Park Candles

National Park Candles




Flip Flop Mat



Bidet 


Related post: 85+ eco friendly stocking stuffers for women, men + babies, kids, tweens & teens


Eco friendly fun and game gifts 



WhatchamaDRAWit




Household Recycling Toy Kits




Natural Beeswax Candle-Making Kit



Arts and Crafts Busy Box



Mini Foosball Table




Bureo Recycled Fishing Nets Jenga Ocean Game



Climate Action Puzzle



Build Your Own Pinball Game



Storymatic Game



Make Your Own Guitar Pic Punch



Indoor Outdoor Bocce Set






2-in-1 Shuffleboard Table Game

Eco friendly gifts for the outdoors 



Reusable & Portable Eco-Friendly Grill



Reusable Meal Camping Kit



Eco-Friendly Urban Bird Feeder



Mason Bee Bottle

Eco friendly gifts for the gardener  



Herb Garden Kit



Mini fruit & vegetable garden (there’s also a culinary one and a Mediterranean one)



Kitchen Composter



Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit (or an oyster mushroom log kit)



Artist’s Garden Seed Kits

Eco friendly gifts for kids 



Sweet Grass Head Basket Memory Game



Pretend Vet Play Set



Wonky Veggie Play Food Set – 5 piece




Kids Wooden Mini Golf Game



Learning Braille Alphabet A-Z



Kids Watering Can




Recycled newspaper colored pencils – 24 pack 



PlanToys Happy Doll Family



Roll N’ Walk Baby Walker



Geometric Matching & Stacking Blocks



Kids Road & Rail Cartrack Deluxe Set




Apple Park First Baby Plush Toy



Weather Dress Up Puzzle



Eco-friendly water play set 



Pretend Play Motor Mechanic Set



Little Unicorn Head





Build Fairy House



Pretend Play Ice Cream Set



Round Chalk Kids Table

Eco friendly gifts for pets



Garden in a Bag – Cat Grass



Catnip Toy – Sushi



Organic catnip 



Pod Bamboo Poop Bag Dispenser



Hand Crochet Bagel Dog Toy



Organic Dog Hat – Wool Hat

Eco friendly stocking stuffers for everyone



3-in-1 Charging Cord



Family Bamboo Toothbrush Set – 4pk



Ice pop molds



Wireless mouse 



Edible Finger Paint



Blush Walnut Organic Hair Scrunchies



Zero Waste Face Mask for Sensitive Skin (Plastic FREE & Vegan)



Random Acts Of Kindness Kits



Beeswax tealights 



Vegan Nut Brittles – 3 Pack



HankyBook Organic Tissue Book (paisley, pink flowers, bikes – pictured)



Swedish Dish Towels 



Printed reusable sandwich/snack bag



Non-toxic, vegan nail polish



Reusable Mason Jar Drink Lids



Original Biobased Spork



Natural Grass Pen



Multicolor Organic Hair Ties



Wander Natural Soap Bar



Stainless Steel Straws



Recycled newspaper colored pencils – 24 pack 



Touch screen gloves in recycled polyester in black



Organic Dark Chocolate Fair Trade – Mint Crunch



Organic Unpaper Towels



Defense Hand Sanitizer Spray



Today Glitter (bio-glitter)



Mini Creature 3D Kits



Throw & Grow Wildflower Seed Balls

Reusable snack bags



Kids Bamboo Utensil Set



Recycled Star Crayons 



Kid Activists – Tales of their Childhood



Eco-dough




Natural Bath Crayons




Organic & Vegan Dry Shampoo for Light Hair (find some for dark hair here)

What is your favorite eco-friendly place to shop for gifts?

Also, if you’re working hard to incorporate eco-friendly gifts into your holiday or gift giving season, don’t forget about the gift wrap! Check out eight zero waste gift wrap ideas here.


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[…] If you’re looking for specific items, check out this post: Over 100 of the best sustainable and eco friendly gifts for 2020 […]

dori
dori
2 years ago

Great list! Love that it’s Amazon-free.

Crysta Icore
2 years ago

Okay this is one of the best lists! I’m going shopping!

Elise
2 years ago

You have many fun things on your list. Personally, I want ecofriendly bedding…specifically Bamboo sheets.

Katy M Malkin
Katy M Malkin
2 years ago

So many things I love here! The African baskets! And the wooden baby toys. So nice.

Cathers
2 years ago

Such a great comprehensive list of eco friendly pressie ideas!

Savi
2 years ago

This is such a useful list! I will definitely use it for my Christmas shopping.

Yolanda
2 years ago

Wow Laura! I’m in love with this gift guide. Just saved and sent to my husband! I basically want everything here!

Laura Claypool
2 years ago

This is super helpful! I’m starting my holiday shopping this week!

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[…] Additionally, this post has tons of physical items. I know that part of a minimalist and eco-friendly gift giving mindset involves lots of experiences and the gift of time. I also know that with COVID, that may be harder this year. That being said, I have another post with over 100 gift ideas, and most of them include consumables and experiences to check out as well. Related post: Over 100 of the best sustainable and eco friendly gifts for 2020 […]

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[…] Additionally, this post has tons of physical items. I know that part of a minimalist and eco-friendly gift giving mindset involves lots of experiences and the gift of time. I also know that with COVID, that may be harder this year. That being said, I have another post with over 100 gift ideas, and most of them include consumables and experiences to check out as well. Related post: Over 100 of the best sustainable and eco friendly gifts for 2020 […]

Caitlin
Caitlin
2 years ago

What a great eco friendly list! My favorites are the colored pencils and seed balls! I’m thinking those will be perfect stocking stuffers.

Lala
2 years ago

Love this! I used to have no choice for Christmas gifts and end up buying the typical products at the mall. Now I have this!