Are you searching for the perfect eco-friendly sustainable gifts this holiday season? Look no further! This curated guide features gifts that not only delight but also reflect a commitment to sustainability. Discover the values and initiatives behind each product and make gifting meaningful.
We have enjoyed each of these products in our own home, so are excited to share with you and hope this guides your gifting needs this holiday season!
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📚 For the Reader
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
This captivating book is essential for anyone who loves nature. Robin Wall Kimmerer weaves indigenous wisdom with scientific insights, helping readers appreciate our connection to the earth. I read this a few years ago, and it quickly became my favorite book. I recommend it any chance I get, and if you're shopping for someone who appreciates our planet, this will absolutely resonate.
- Printed on recycled paper, this book promotes sustainability and environmental awareness.
- The publisher supports literacy initiatives, making this a thoughtful gift for eco-conscious readers.
We hope you add this to your reading list and gift it to someone special. They will love having their own copy of this gem, which is why it tops our eco friendly gift guide list.
🌱 For the Gardener
🍅 Vego Garden Modular Planter
Images courtesy of Vego Garden
For the gardening enthusiasts, the Vego Garden Modular Planter is an ideal gift choice! This versatile raised garden bed is perfect for growing vegetables and herbs.
When we first moved into our home, the previous owner had an adorable wood planter in the backyard with tomato stands that used to hold loads of delicious veggies, we're sure. The wood, however, had seen better days - the wood planks were rotting and soil was spilling out of the bottom. While searching for a replacement, we decided to select a material that would last a little longer, and provide a safer option for an organic garden.
If you have a friend or family member who loves to garden, Vego Garden products are a great option.
- Their modular planters can be arranged in a variety of layouts.
- The metal material is built to last for 20 years (or more!) and when it's hit the end of its life, the metal is recyclable.
- These beds are made with food safe materials, which is critical for growing food.
- Vego Garden is a carbon neutral company.
It may be winter, but now is the time to get the garden organized and ready for spring planting! Vego Garden is sure to offer a garden bed design that suits anyone. Let's get those plants ready for delicious vegan meals!
*Shopping for someone who doesn't have yard space? Consider a planter ideal for patios and decks or a countertop/window sill option.
🥣 For the Cook
🍨 Organic Pure Vanilla Extract
Images courtesy of Vanilla Bean Project
Of course, for anyone who loves baking is likely in their prime during the holidays. And, any good baker knows that the end result is only as good as the ingredients used...including vanilla extract! A quality pure vanilla extract isn't always cheap and it's a hot commodity during the holiday season. For those keeping their eye on sustainability, we have a great option!
The Vanilla Bean Project is on a mission to help the planet by sourcing and creating organic vanilla extract.
- Their regular organic extract is free from gluten, GMOs, corn syrup, and artificial flavors and colors.
- They are the FIRST to offer Regenerative Organic Pure Vanilla Extract which is the highest quality organic certification you can achieve - now, that's pretty sweet!
- To qualify, farms with ROC status must meet the highest standards of soil health, animal welfare, and farmworker fairness.
Create a gift basket with this as a featured item, or gift on its own. It's that special, in our opinion! (Plus, it's perfect for our Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread 😉)
👩🏽🍳 MEEMA Waist Apron
Images courtesy of MEEMA
I don't know about you, but I've always wondered how cooking influencers tend to not wear aprons when they cook. Admittedly, I don't either, but if I was ever on camera, I just know that flour would find its way to out of the bowl, creating a cloud that covers everything in the kitchen.
For those who have people on their gift list that love to cook, we're big fans of the MEEMA aprons, like this waist apron that's beautiful in its minimalistic design, but is made from sturdy, upcycled materials. What we love:
- MEEMA is part of Luum, a Certified B Corp
- Gives second life to discarded fabrics from the textile industry
- Their own waste is used for compost used by neighboring coffee farmers
MEEMA's line of products include much more than aprons - they have kitchen towels, table runners, and much more. Neutral color and minimalistic design makes this a great choice for anyone on your list!
🎍Bamboo Tofu Press
Is the fastest way to a vegan's heart through a tofu press? Ok, that might be a bit of an exaggeration, but it's a BIG help in the kitchen. (Flashbacks to when my husband would go through all my drying towels wrapping tofu and pressing each week...👀)
I was hesitant to try a plastic tofu press because I have a preference for more natural materials. The bamboo tofu press is both beautiful and one less plastic item in the kitchen. Some of our favorite features:
- Materials are BPA free
- Crafted from a more sustainable choice - bamboo
- Faster pressing power for an end result that takes less time
This is a great option for a cook who cares about the materials on their kitchen counter and love cooking with tofu - or would love cooking with tofu if they had an easier option to press. 😉
🛁 For a Spa Experience
🧼 Kitsch Bar Shampoo
Images courtesy of Kitsch
Kitsch products have quite a bit to boast about - as someone who converted to their products about a year ago, I can wholeheartedly recommend their products for your beauty routine. Their products are fantastic for those who deserve to treat themselves to a little extra self care.
Of course, I was first drawn to their product because it's vegan and cruelty-free. But, I LOVE the fact that the shampoo and conditioner bars are equivalent to 2 "traditional" bottles. The shampoo bar lathers well, and the conditioner has lasted me MONTHS. I'm still working through my first conditioner bar. My hair - and scalp - has responded well to the change.
Here are a few additional fun facts:
- Kitsch is a 4Ocean partner, planning to pull over 175,000 pounds of trash from oceans, rivers, and coastlines.
- Their shampoo and conditioner formulas aren't watered down. The water reduction also cuts back on carbon emissions throughout the production process.
- 98% of Kitsch products are made with paper packaging that's recyclable.
Their products are affordable, which is perfect for creating a spa gift set! Check out my favorites below!
🕯 GoodLight Candles
The Mission-Driven Candle
Images courtesy of GoodLight
Candles are always a great gift choice with universal appeal. With so much attention on how candles are produced and what you (and your pets!) breathe when lit, finding a clean and sustainable candle option is simply beautiful. Here's why you should consider GoodLight candles:
- Free from petroleum-based paraffin
- Candles are plant-based
- Clean burning
- Fragrance-free options
- Carbon-neutral shipping
- Plastic-free products
And, they are partners with a number of great organizations, like:
- Orangutan Land Trust
- WildAsia.org
- 1% for the Planet
- Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
- Carbonfund
Not only are their products a better choice for the consumer, but they are taking steps to make their product lifecycle environmentally responsible. We love their tea lights and plan to try their fun birthday candles next!
Keep in mind not all GoodLight candles are available on Amazon; explore their entire collection at goodlightcandles.com.
🛏 Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheets
The quality of these sheets is unparalleled. Seriously. I purchased our bamboo sheets on sale and my husband (who will tell you himself that he couldn't care less about sheets) has been crystal clear about the fact the fabric is so comfortable, he wishes he could drape everything in the fabric. He loves them, and so do I.
The level of softness is absolutely delightful, and the bamboo fabric is both soft and breathable, creating a cooling effect that we appreciate here in the American South. Cliff is a bigger guy, too, so anything we can do to keep him cool is a winner in our house!
- Cozy Earth sheets made from viscose sourced from bamboo supports sustainability by relying on renewable resources.
- Their sheet quality is guaranteed with a 10-year warranty. The life extension of these materials helps keep them out of the landfill.
- As an added bonus, Cozy Earth sheets are free from harmful chemicals. Now, that's a recipe for a great night's sleep.
- Sheets arrive in a cute, and reusable, tote bag for an added touch that makes these a really nice gift.
As we embrace more sustainable lifestyles, choosing eco-friendly and vegan gifts is a wonderful way to show love and care for both our planet and the people we cherish. By opting for products that are kind to animals, people, and the environment, we can make a positive impact without sacrificing style or thoughtfulness. Be sure to share this eco-friendly gift guide with your friends and let's support businesses that give back to the Earth this holiday season.
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