Looking for some creative gift giving inspiration? I've got you covered with this themed list to help you find the perfect eco-friendly presents for homebodies, coffee drinkers, teens, beauty lovers and more!
Simply shop through the links in this post, (I do not receive any commission from any of these links, they are just here for your convenience.) to grab these eco-friendly gifts for your friends and family.
I've included lots of amazing small businesses and Etsy shops in addition to stores you're probably already shopping from such as Amazon, Target, and Crate and Barrel. This list isn't perfectly eco-friendly or zero waste, but it's meant to help you choose intentional gifts, shop small when you can, and remember to consider the Earth when you buy new. Pick out gifts that have a useful purpose, are long-lasting or made from natural materials, or gift an experience instead!
The Coffee Drinker
Ecoffee Cup and a bag of your favorite coffee, an espresso chocolate bar by Endangered Species, reusable coffee filters and a ceramic pour over or a french press.
The Naturalista
Diffuser and essential oils, wool dryer balls, a plant in a cute pot or mudcloth planter bag, bai-li natural deodorant in a compostable tube!
The Bartender
Alcohol, hand written cocktail recipes, paper straws or reusable glass straws, thrifted drinking glasses, handcrafted wooden wine rack.
The Baker
Stasher bag filled with homemade cookies, beeswax wraps, marble rolling pin, handmade oven mitt, upcycled glass jar filled with a homemade baking mix: cranberry walnut cookie mix.
The Bookworm
Gift books you've recently read to a friend to avoid buying new, make a handmade paper bookmark using this cute holiday craft paper and use a reusable tote bag to "wrap" the books.
The Chef
Lodge cast iron skillet, bamboo spatulas, holiday cooking apron, hand written family recipes or a unique wooden recipe card.
The Beauty Lover
Lisse safety razor, sustainable jewelry from JoJo Rings, clean beauty products from RMS beauty: cream blush, award winning concealer, mini lipstick gift set.
The Teenager
Thinx period panties, stainless steel water bottle: hydroflask or yeti, handmade scrunchies from a small business, Aether Beauty eyeshadow palette (zero waste packaging), and Patagonia Worn Wear.
The Crafter
Singer sewing machine, scrap fabrics, Greenroom recycled paper notebook, a pattern for a crochet, knitting, or macrame project found on Etsy.
The Homebody
Box of your favorite tea, handthrown pottery mug, Himalayan salt rock lamp, recycled paper handmade journal, homebody sweatshirt.
The Adventurer
Handknit beanie, National Parks Passport Program, weekend trip to Getaway House, PATCH eco-friendly bandages, and macrame car art.
The Eco Fashionista
Pela compostable phone case, allbirds sneakers, handmade macrame earrings, handmade knotted headband, plant-based yoga clothing.
The Little Ones
Melissa and Doug wooden toys, used children's books, homemade playdough, a trip to the zoo or children's museum, Klean Kanteen kid's water bottle, rainbow printable wall art.
The Spa Queen
Massage certificate or beauty service certificate from a local business, clean coconut wax candle, handmade body scrub, and DIY lavender room spray.
Happy eco-friendly shopping this year! Remember to shop small and local when you can. Leave a comment sharing your favorite category from this list and what you plan to gift!
xoxo,
Marley