Sustainable Gifts for Everyone
Even if you feel you’re nailing sustainable living pretty well (good job!), when it comes to gift giving, it can feel like you have to go against your efforts to please others. With a little creative thinking, however, it isn’t always counterintuitive to gift. In fact sustainable gifts can be as easy as buying locally, shopping small, or even using eco-friendly gift wrap options!
Below are ideas for a variety of people on your list to get you started as well as a few certifications and/or stores to look at! You can see my personal list of sustainable shopping stores and items!
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Sustainable Gifts
Gifts for Environmentalists
Sometimes I think it’s the hardest to gift to those of us concerned about sustainable living, but I think we’re fun to give to – nothing run of the mill but a new experience for everyone!
Local Gift Cards
Think coffee shops, kitchen stores, and restaurants! Local? Try any of these Sacramento cafes!
Experiences
A fun one to do together – wine tastings, tours, and classes! Our go to is Belden Barns – a great winery near Santa Rosa!
Second Hand
Don’t underestimate secondhand finds. Thriftbooks is one of my favorites for books, DVDs, and games!
Sustainable Kid’s Gifts
Homemade is always fun. Get creative with gifts in advent calendars and stockings. Break up sets and wrap in extra paper or upcycled magazines!
Don’t fret gifting some items around your house! I love giving dried fruit in little stashers to my kiddo. Read my complete stasher bags review
Shopping small shops through Uncommon Goods gifts! It’s a great place to get unique gifts for everyone!
Sustainable Gift Ideas for Food Lovers
Collapsible Storage Containers
See my Stojo Collapsible Container Review. Great for for storage, coffee cups, and water bottles!
This is great for gardeners and those who want to cut back on food waste. Read my compost machine review!
B Corp. These are my plastic wrap replacements and I LOVE THEM! They have many prints and sizes.
Sustainable Gifts for Women
B Corp, Climate Neutral Certified, Certified Plastic Neutral, 1% for the Planet
Global Organic Textile Standard, Oeko-Tex, Fair Trade International, and Forest Stewardship Council seals
A sustainable sandal perfect for any closet. See the wedge in my what to wear in 80° weather outfit and read my Sarah Flint Review!
Leaping Bunny Certified, Organic Ingredients, Fragrance Free. See how to use a body plane and why I love it so much!!
