Best Eco-Friendly Christmas Gift Ideas

First: What exactly does the term "eco-friendly" mean? It's common to hear phrases like "environmentally friendly," "green," and "sustainable," but the environmental specialists at the Good Housekeeping Institute don't take such marketing lingo at face value. They try to pinpoint the precise ways that a product both short-term and long-term improves the environment. For us, sustainability entails utilizing the planet's resources in a way that will enable future generations to meet their requirements. You might even want to set a good example with the best Christmas gift ideas for your office friends!

What comes to mind when you think about eco-friendly gifts? What about bamboo straws, adorable reusable shopping bags, and a wholesome water bottle? These are all necessities, but if you're looking for creative, considerate, and sustainable Christmas gift ideas, you've come to the right spot.

Sustainable Knitwear

Recycling used materials helps preserve the planet's natural resources because fewer carbon emissions are produced during the extraction, processing, and manufacturing of new textiles like cotton and polyester. In addition to providing a lifetime warranty on all of their apparel, brands that pledge to use only natural and organic materials promote a more sustainable way of life that protects the planet's raw material supply.

Candle Making Kit

Christmas, when overconsumption and consumer waste are at an all-time high, is the best time to support and recognize small companies. Small companies and family-owned brands are excellent places to find one-of-a-kind presents. What's not to love about gifts that have hand wrapping, free personalization, and an artisan feel?

Produce Bags

When compared to the single-use plastic produce bags the supermarket provides, these reusable (and punny!) bags keep your fruits fresher and longer. Just remember to deduct the bag's weight from your total at the register.

Composting Bin

Anyone may start reducing the amount of waste they send to the landfill with the help of a small composting bin like this one.

Recycled Wine Glasses

In Cochabamba, Bolivia, skilled glass craftsmen mouth-blown these hand-crafted recycled wine glasses into a mold. They are produced using only waste glass that has been cleaned and processed in an environmentally acceptable manner. Each glass is entirely dishwasher safe and carries 200ml of wonderful liquid. Now that's something to cheer on! Plus your friend will love this Christmas gift!

Beeswax Food Wraps

These beeswax food coverings are the ideal sustainable substitute for Saran or cling wrap. They eliminate single-use plastic and aid in natural food preservation by preventing the unpleasant condensation that plastic wrap accumulates when warmed leftovers are kept in a cold refrigerator.

Living Composter

This chic, contemporary composter is made for the true gardener at heart; it uses worms to compost all of your food scraps, including tea bags and fruit and vegetable peelings. It has a weekly capacity of almost two pounds of food processing!



Stainless Steel Straws

Whatever their preferred beverage is, including water, iced coffee, and sweet tea, they can sip it with a reusable straw. Additionally, this kit includes a handy cleaning tool.

Ekos Tukuma Body Lotion

This body lotion from Brazilian cosmetics brand Natura is the ideal self-care present for individuals who could use a little pampering. Because it uses bottles and refills made entirely from post-consumer recycled materials, it is another winner of our Sustainable Innovation Awards.

Non-Toxic Perfumes

One of the best ways to create memories is through scent, therefore your loved one will never forget this next gift. The gift that keeps on giving... smells?

Better than chemical-filled, animal-tested fragrances are non-toxic alternatives. Get all your friends the best perfumes this Christmas on a budget!

Reusable Makeup Remover Pads

Every beauty enthusiast understands how important it is to take off your makeup at the end of the day, but all of those cotton rounds will eventually wind up in the trash. These bamboo cotton rounds will take the place of all those single-use pads and wipes. Simply place them in the provided netted bag to clean them, then put them in the washer with your subsequent load of washing. Saving the globe is as simple as that!