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
Natural Aftershave in a reusable Flask – Bergamot
Recycled National Park Towels – Yosemite, Grand Canyon (pictured), Smoky Mountains, or Joshua Tree
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)
Eco friendly ‘on the go’ gifts
Compostable Honey Bee iPhone Pela Case
Compostable Card Holder for Phone Case
Sulu Biodegradable Sunglasses (with optional blue light blocking kit)
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.
HankyBook Organic Tissue Book (paisley, pink flowers, bikes – pictured)
Positive Vibration 2 Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones
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
National Geographic Beeswax Wraps
The Zero Waste Vegan Cookbook (with meal plans and shopping lists)
Eco friendly clothing, shoes, and jewelry gifts
Men’s & Women’s Ethical Wool Felt Slippers – Port, Spruce, Gray (Pictured)
Nevertheless She Persisted Wrap Ring
Modibodi Period Undie Running/Walking Shorts
Eco friendly gifts for the home
No Bounds Sport Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
Cloth napkins (flower – pictured, turtle, cow)
Eco Dryer Balls – Panda, Stars, or Penguins (pictured)
Related post: 85+ eco friendly stocking stuffers for women, men + babies, kids, tweens & teens
Eco friendly fun and game gifts
Natural Beeswax Candle-Making Kit
Bureo Recycled Fishing Nets Jenga Ocean Game
Make Your Own Guitar Pic Punch
2-in-1 Shuffleboard Table Game
Eco friendly gifts for the outdoors
Reusable & Portable Eco-Friendly Grill
Eco-Friendly Urban Bird Feeder
Eco friendly gifts for the gardener
Mini fruit & vegetable garden (there’s also a culinary one and a Mediterranean one)
Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit (or an oyster mushroom log kit)
Eco friendly gifts for kids
Sweet Grass Head Basket Memory Game
Wonky Veggie Play Food Set – 5 piece
Recycled newspaper colored pencils – 24 pack
Geometric Matching & Stacking Blocks
Kids Road & Rail Cartrack Deluxe Set
Apple Park First Baby Plush Toy
Pretend Play Motor Mechanic Set
Eco friendly gifts for pets
Eco friendly stocking stuffers for everyone
Family Bamboo Toothbrush Set – 4pk
Blush Walnut Organic Hair Scrunchies
Zero Waste Face Mask for Sensitive Skin (Plastic FREE & Vegan)
HankyBook Organic Tissue Book (paisley, pink flowers, bikes – pictured)
Printed reusable sandwich/snack bag
Recycled newspaper colored pencils – 24 pack
Touch screen gloves in recycled polyester in black
Organic Dark Chocolate Fair Trade – Mint Crunch
Throw & Grow Wildflower Seed Balls
Kid Activists – Tales of their Childhood
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.
Want to learn how to adopt a reduction based lifestyle (through mindfulness, minimalism, anxiety management, and zero waste living but not sure where to start?
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Great list! Love that it’s Amazon-free.
Thanks for stopping by!
Okay this is one of the best lists! I’m going shopping!
I’m so glad you found it helpful! Yay!
You have many fun things on your list. Personally, I want ecofriendly bedding…specifically Bamboo sheets.
Oohhh, that sounds lovely!
So many things I love here! The African baskets! And the wooden baby toys. So nice.
Yes! I’m totally in love with the African baskets too.
Such a great comprehensive list of eco friendly pressie ideas!
Thank you!
This is such a useful list! I will definitely use it for my Christmas shopping.
I’m so glad you found it useful! Thank you for stopping by!
Wow Laura! I’m in love with this gift guide. Just saved and sent to my husband! I basically want everything here!
Aww yay! Thanks! I JUST published an eco friendly gift guide for ‘him’ as well if you are looking for some ideas for your husband 😉
https://reducereuserenewblog.com/ecofriendlygiftsforhim/
This is super helpful! I’m starting my holiday shopping this week!
It’s a good week to do so!
[…] 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 […]
[…] 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 […]
What a great eco friendly list! My favorites are the colored pencils and seed balls! I’m thinking those will be perfect stocking stuffers.
Yes! I’m eyeing those as well.
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!
It is so nice to see all the options these days!