20 Thoughtful and Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas

Gift-giving doesn’t have to be wasteful. An eco-friendly gift is thoughtful, useful, and kind to the environment. Here are 20 ideas to inspire your next celebration.

For the Home

1. A set of beeswax food wraps.
2. A stylish French press to eliminate coffee pod waste.
3. A subscription to a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box.
4. A beautiful set of reusable produce bags.
5. A worm composting bin for their apartment.

For Self-Care

6. A set of luxurious shampoo and conditioner bars.
7. A high-quality safety razor to replace disposables.
8. A gift certificate for a class (pottery, cooking, etc.).
9. A pack of biodegradable sheet masks.
10. A natural soy wax candle in a reusable jar.

For On-the-Go

11. A collapsible coffee cup.
12. A solar-powered phone charger.
13. A high-quality insulated water bottle.
14. A stylish backpack made from recycled materials.
15. A bamboo travel cutlery set.

For the Nature Lover

16. A donation to an environmental charity in their name.
17. A native plant or tree for their garden.
18. A bird feeder made from recycled plastic.
19. A National Parks pass.
20. A book on local wildlife or foraging.

Remember to wrap your gift sustainably, too! Use a reusable tote bag, a scarf (Furoshiki style), or old maps and newspapers.