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A curated list of the best eco friendly gifts and sustainable gift ideas, featuring environmentally friendly decor, clothing and accessories for environmentalists, him and her — plus affordable gift options under $25.
Firstly, good on you for clicking through to view this curated collection. We think it’s important to bring awareness to conscious consumerism whenever possible — and choosing to purchase eco friendly gifts over non-environmentally gifts is a great and easy way to start spreading the message of sustainable consumption. We know there are a ton of things to consider when curating for gifts. There’s age, gender, aesthetic preference, uniqueness, and so much more. So, in curating for the best eco friendly gifts, we tried to narrow in and focus on everyday clothing and accessories that are suitable for both ‘him’ and ‘her’ (in gift language). You’ll find women’s tops made of organic cotton; women’s Fair Trade, handmade jewelry; sunglasses made of natural wood; bags and watches made of eco friendly, vegan leather alternatives; and a few more products that’ll help you to reduce waste and lower your carbon footprint. Of course, overall, you’ll find products that make for awesome, fun and unique gifts (at least in our opinion). We hope you enjoy this curated list of the best eco friendly gifts! If you do, let us know in the comments and be sure to leave a review.
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QUALITIES WE LOOKED FOR OVERALL:
+ Practical application for everyday use.
+ Made of natural materials, such as wood, bamboo or cork.
+ Made with eco friendly, sustainable and/or renewable materials like cork, cotton or wood.
+ Made with biodegradable materials.
+ Made with recycled or reclaimed materials.
+ Helps to save energy (i.e., in terms of energy efficiency).
+ Made with vegan alternatives, like cork or canvas.
+ Fair trade or fair trade certified.
+ Helps to reduce waste, through providing everyday alternatives for disposable or one-time-use products (i.e., zero waste living).
+ Helps to lower one’s overall environmental footprint.
+ Designed to last, designed with durable, long lasting materials like stainless steel or canvas.
+ Designed with minimalist or contemporary aesthetics (relatively subjective quality).
+ Unique or interesting designs (relatively subjective quality).
+ Handmade or hand-crafted.
+ Makes for a good gift (relatively subjective quality).
+ Brands that value sustainability and social responsibility.
Qualities we tried to avoid overall:
– Non sustainable materials.
– Cheap construction.
– Non-reusable design (i.e, disposable, one-time use).
– Products with a high number of bad reviews.
Editor’s Top 10 Rated Selections
21 Best Eco Friendly Gifts, for Him & Her + Sustainable Gift Ideas // In our opinion, these are a few of the best products we came across in our search, given the overall qualities that we were curating for in this collection. We focused on the following qualities when curating for this particular selection of products:
+ Made of natural materials, such as wood, bamboo or cork.
+ Made with eco friendly, sustainable and/or renewable materials like cork, cotton or wood.
+ Made with biodegradable materials.
+ Made with recycled or reclaimed materials.
+ Made with vegan alternatives, like cork or canvas.
+ Fair trade or fair trade certified.
+ Designed to last, designed with durable, long lasting materials like stainless steel or canvas.
+ Designed with minimalist or contemporary aesthetics (relatively subjective quality).
+ Unique or interesting designs (relatively subjective quality).
+ Handmade or hand-crafted.
+ Makes for a good gift (relatively subjective quality).
+ Brands that value sustainability and social responsibility.
*While we work to ensure the products we select possess these qualities, actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our web site. Do not rely solely on the information provided here.
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Handmade, Eco Friendly, Vegan Slim Wallet, Made from Sustainable Cork, in Dark Brown.
By: Corkor
Editor's Note
You may be wondering why a product made out of cork is on our list of the best eco friendly gifts. Well, there’s a few reasons. Cork is a natural, biodegradable material, meaning – relative to let’s say a synthetic wallet made out of polyester – that it will naturally break down in the environment when it’s inevitably thrown away and therefore won’t end up significantly damaging marine wildlife like other plastic goods. Additionally, cork is harvested in a relatively environmentally friendly way. The cork tree doesn’t need to be cut down to harvest the cork material – the bark is simply removed and able to grow back on the exterior of the tree. So, a cork wallet makes for a great eco friendly gifts.
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Handmade, Spiritual Armor Plume Bangle Bracelet, Crafted from Recycled Material.
By: Alex and Ani
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Handmade, Eco Friendly Cork Wallet, Made of Flat Grain Vegan Cork.
By: Made Of Bark
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Handmade, Women’s, Light French Terry Zip Hoodie, Made of Eco Friendly Organic Cotton, in Light Grey.
By: Alternative
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Hand-Woven, Convertible Crossbody Tote Bag, Made from Reclaimed Seatbelts and Recycled Plastic, in Grey, Black & Brown.
By: Harveys
Editor's Note
Not only is this one of the more unique eco friendly gifts of this collection, it’s also rather innovative. This cross-body bag is made from reclaimed seatbelts and recycled plastic. The strap and the weaved pattern on the exterior of the bag are all upcycled seatbelts from disposed cars, trucks, etc. If you have the time and a few spare seatbelts, you can even try making this bag yourself. It’s a fun DIY, eco friendly gift idea.
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15-15.4 Inch, Slim Laptop Case Sleeve Cover and Laptop Bag with Handle, Made with Eco Friendly Materials and 600D Wear-Resistant Polyester Fabric, in Dark Gray.
By: Inateck
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Top Rated, High Capacity 5000mah, Portable Solar Panel Charger with LED Flashlight, for Phone Charger Backup Power Pack, Designed with Dual USB Port and External Battery Charger, in Orange.
By: QueenAcc
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Best Selling, Top Rated Insulated, Triple Walled Stainless Steel Reusable Water Bottle, Nontoxic, Nonleaching, Phthalate and BPA Free, in Teakwood, Made by an Environmentally and Socially Responsible Company.
By: S’well
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High Quality, Minimalist Design Chrome Rosewood Wrist Watch, with Japanese Quartz Movement and Genuine Leather Strap, Made an Environmentally Conscious Company that Supports Forest Restoration.
By: Original Grain
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Eco Friendly, Natural Multi Pocket Hemp Laptop Backpack, Handmade in Nepal with Pure Himalayan Hemp and Heavy Duty Cotton.
By: Maha Bodhi
Editor's Note
We love the look and feel of this backpack / daypack. Although we tend to prefer a more minimalist design aesthetic, we like the earthy, handmade quality of this one. This backpack is handmade in Nepal with pure Himalayan hemp and heavy duty cotton. It’s eco friendly, perfect for Millennials, and works as a great eco friendly gifts for her or him.
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Continued, Part 2, 6 Favorites
21 Best Eco Friendly Gifts, for Him & Her + Sustainable Gift Ideas, Featuring Environmentally Friendly Decor, Clothing & Accessories & Unique Gifts for Environmentalists.
Favorites
21 Best Eco Friendly Gifts, for Him & Her + Sustainable Gift Ideas // While combing through products, we found these gems. These are a few of our personal favorites — maybe we share the same taste. We focused on the following qualities when curating for this particular selection of products:
+ Made of natural materials, such as wood, bamboo or cork.
+ Made with eco friendly, sustainable and/or renewable materials like cork, cotton or wood.
+ Made with biodegradable materials.
+ Made with recycled or reclaimed materials.
+ Made with vegan alternatives, like cork or canvas.
+ Fair trade or fair trade certified.
+ Designed to last, designed with durable, long lasting materials like stainless steel or canvas.
+ Designed with minimalist or contemporary aesthetics (relatively subjective quality).
+ Unique or interesting designs (relatively subjective quality).
+ Handmade or hand-crafted.
+ Makes for a good gift (relatively subjective quality).
+ Brands that value sustainability and social responsibility.
*While we work to ensure the products we select possess these qualities, actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our web site. Do not rely solely on the information provided here.
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Fair Trade, 100% Organic Cotton Women’s Luxe Striped Scoop, Ethically Traded, Peru.
By: Indigenous
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Environmentally Friendly, Unique, Luxury Brand Men’s Wood Watch, Crafted of 100% Natural Sandal Wood, Uses Original Japanese Miyota Movement, and Made in the USA, in Dark Brown.
By: Uwood
Editor's Note
Watches tend to make for a great gift, for any event. This watch is crafted of 100% natural Sandal Wood, and is made in the USA. It’s designed for men, but could work as an eco friendly gift for a woman as well. This piece if definitely a favorite on this list of the best eco friendly gifts.
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Eco Friendly, Women’s Large Wallet Made with Hemp and Recycled Rubber from Upcycled Tires, in Black and Blue.
By: Ganesh Himal Trading
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Wood Sunglasses, Crafted with 100% Real Wood, with Polarized Lens and UV400 Protection and a Scratch Resistant Coating, Plus Bamboo Case.
By: Tree Tribe
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Handmade, Fair Trade Sterling Silver Elephant Pendant Necklace, Ethically Sourced, Artisan Made, by Jantana, Includes an Official NOVICA Story Card Certifying Quality and Authenticity.
By: NOVICA
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Modern, Minimalist Design Triple Insulated, Stainless Steel Reusable Water Bottle, with Leak Proof Cap.
By: Corkcicle
Editor's Note
There are a TON of cool, environmentally friendly, reusable stainless steel water bottles on the market today. But the water bottles by Corkcicle take the cake for being the most eye-catching and well-designed. We love the minimalist and geometric look and feel. They’re also affordable and super useful. We use ours every day. This gift is definitely another favorite on our list of the best eco friendly gifts.
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Continued, Part 3, 5 Budget Picks
21 Best Eco Friendly Gifts, for Him & Her + Sustainable Gift Ideas, Featuring Environmentally Friendly Decor, Clothing & Accessories & Unique Gifts for Environmentalists.
Budget Picks
21 Best Eco Friendly Gifts, for Him & Her + Sustainable Gift Ideas // These are a few solid choices if you’re on a budget, each product is under $25. We focused on the following qualities when curating for this particular selection of products:
+ Affordable (i.e., under $25).
+ Made of natural materials, such as wood, bamboo or cork.
+ Made with eco friendly, sustainable and/or renewable materials like cork, cotton or wood.
+ Made with biodegradable materials.
+ Made with recycled or reclaimed materials.
+ Made with vegan alternatives, like cork or canvas.
+ Fair trade or fair trade certified.
+ Designed to last, designed with durable, long lasting materials like stainless steel or canvas.
+ Designed with minimalist or contemporary aesthetics (relatively subjective quality).
+ Unique or interesting designs (relatively subjective quality).
+ Handmade or hand-crafted.
+ Makes for a good gift (relatively subjective quality).
*While we work to ensure the products we select possess these qualities, actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our web site. Do not rely solely on the information provided here.
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Minimalist Design, Eco Friendly Notebook Journal, Using 100% Post-consumer Recycled, Made in the USA.
By: Northbooks
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Climate Change Awareness T Shirt, Melting Polar Bear, in Blue.
By: Global Warming Awareness
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Environmentally Friendly, Zero Waste Reusable Bamboo Utensil Set with Recycled Material Case, in Green.
By: To-Go Ware
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Eco Vessel, Double Barrel Insulated Beer and Coffee Mug, in Stainless Steel, No BPA, No Phthalates and No Liners.
By: Eco Vessel
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Eco Conscious, “Trust Me I’m an Environmentalist” T-Shirt, Cotton, in Grey.
By: Skreened
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