Looking for some practical sustainable gift ideas? Giving practical sustainable gifts to the people you love is an incredible way to celebrate the holiday season. Each of the items featured in this blog post is from Earth Hero. I love Earth Hero because it is a one-stop shop for sustainable items that are both practical and fun. Each item in their shop is chosen based on the values and products of the brand. When I’m shopping from Earth Hero I know that I am getting high-quality, long-lasting items that have the most positive impact on the environment.
When you’re looking for gifts for your loved ones this year, you’ll want to shop from Earth Hero! You’ll not only be graciously gifting your friends and family with sustainable gifts they’ll love, but you’ll also be doing better for the planet. Not sure what items from Earth Hero are the best for your loved ones? I’ve got you covered!
This post is all about 13 surprisingly practical sustainable gift ideas!
Sustainable Gift Ideas for Him
Conditioning Beard Oil
If the man in your life is anything like mine, his beard is serious business. Christmas is just on the heels of No Shave November and my husband has a tendency to let his beard linger throughout the winter. This conditioning beard oil is a great practical sustainable gift idea because it is packed full of oils that make his beard feel so soft and moisturized.
iPhone Charging Dock
Whether the man in your life works from home, works at a desk, or just needs a consistent place to put his essentials, this gift is the best! It’s a subtle reminder to keep his necessities together so he doesn’t lose them, but also a practical charging dock! What makes this sustainable is that it is made from handcrafted wood that is FSC certified. This means it comes from responsibly managed forests. In addition, one tree is planted for every item brought from this brand!
Organic Salt Bath Soak
Men need self-care too! Selfcare reduces depression and anxiety. It also increases creativity and boosts your mood! This means self-care is important for all genders! This holiday, give this practical sustainable gift to encourage or promote self-care to a man in your life. This organic salt bath soak smells incredible. Seriously! The scent is not overly feminine but is refreshing and relaxing. The packaging is compostable making this a zero-waste, vegan item!
Ethical Wool Slippers
If you’re looking for a practical sustainable gift idea for the man in your life, I’m sure you’ve thought about slippers once or twice. These slippers from Earth Hero are so good! I would even categorize them with luxury eco-friendly gifts. This is because they are above the $50 price point, but they’re incredibly durable and long-lasting.
These slippers are cozy, warm, and aesthetically pleasing. Wool is naturally moisture-wicking and renewable fiber. This brand also offsets carbon emissions through its partnership with carbon neutral!
Sustainable Gift Ideas for Her
Pela Phone Case
Pela phone cases are the best! They’re not only adorable, but they’re also durable and environmentally friendly. This is why Pela cases are a great practical sustainable gift idea! I’ve had my Pela phone case for several years now. As a mom of two toddlers who “love to play with momma’s phone”, my phone case has been through some things! It wipes off grime and smudge easily and holds up well against drops and accidents.
This case is compostable at the end of life meaning it biodegrades and breakdown. This is in contrast to traditional phone cases which are often plastic and can take 500+ years to break down. Give the gift of a phone case that is also zero waste!
Dusty Rose Safety Razor
Yes, a safety razor as a gift! This is a blog post all about practical sustainable gift ideas after all! Did you know that 2 billion razors are sent to landfills each year? A safety razor is a perfect alternative to reduce single-use plastic. This Dusty Rose Safety Razor is one of the best! It’s not only attractive and aesthetically pleasing, but it also is incredibly sturdy and of high quality. This is a product you buy once but will use for years. It would make a great stocking stuffer or could be added to a self-care gift basket.
Organic Cotton Socks
Are you team socks for Christmas or not? I’m team socks, especially cozy socks. I have a separate section in my closet reserved for my fall and winter socks. These are a great addition for the sock lover in your life. These organic cotton socks are soft and sustainable. They’re breathable and will keep your feet warm without making them too hot. These are perfect for anyone who is looking for a cozy and practical sustainable gift this season. They would be perfect to pair with slippers, a robe, or a pair of shoes!
Eco-Friendly Gifts for Coworkers (and other adults in your life)
Cora Ball
Every sustainable person in your life needs one of these! Microplastics have been found in everything – from our clothing to our blood, even in our water. Most recently, microplastics were found in a woman’s uterus! Microplastics are tiny fragments of plastic that have broken down over time and get smaller and smaller, but never “go away”.
This cora ball does an amazing job at catching microfibers that shed from your clothes, catching about 26% of microplastic on average. While this doesn’t eliminate 100% of microfibers, it’s an incredible start to limiting plastics in the ocean. Plastics shed in your washer travel to a wastewater treatment plant that may not be able to screen out microplastics meaning that end up in the ocean – impacting the entire ecosystem.
This is one of those unique sustainable gifts that are not only practical but also quintessential adulting.
Unpaper Towels
The unpaper towel! One of my favorite alternatives to paper towels! Paper towels are a single-use item that can easily be swapped out for rags, old towels, or these fancy unpaper towels! If you have someone in your life who is a notorious paper towel user, give them the gift of reusable! This is a practical sustainable gift because the towels are organic and they encourage decreasing (or eliminating!) single-use paper towels. They can wrap around a paper towel holder, similar to regular paper towels, to give that same pull-to-use feel. After they’re used up, toss them in the washer and dryer and reuse them all over again!
Hydro Flask Coffee Mug
These coffee mugs are amazing! The large size holds a lot of coffee which is great for Monday mornings and mid-work pick-me-ups. Hyrdo Flasks also keep coffee hot for a long period of time. The sleek design makes it easy to hold and use. Anyone who loves coffee and is constantly on the go needs this insulated, reusable coffee mug! It’s long-lasting and incredibly durable, a gift that will last for years to come!
Eco friendly gift ideas for kids
Bath Bombs
Either your child loves baths or hates baths. Regardless, bubbles and bath bombs will make the experience so much better! Although my son loves baths, he still is a little resistant from time to time, and giving him something fun to look forward to always helps to make the transition to bath and bedtime smoother.
I love the honey sticks brand. They also make incredible non-toxic bath crayons and non-toxic drawing crayons that my kids love! Non-toxic crafts are always amazing because if your kids are anything like mine EVERYTHING goes into their mouth.
These bath bombs are bright colors and make the water look fizzy! They’re easily stored in this reusable container and are plastic/fragrance-free.
Finger Paint
If there’s one thing that is consistent about kids, it’s that most of them don’t mind getting dirty! This eco finger paint is a practical sustainable gift idea that kids and parents will love. All you do is mix the powder with water to bring these paints to life. All the packing for this product is reusable and the paint is made of natural and organic fruit! These can be used to make beautiful art as an activity, but also to make cards and canvas art as a gift for others. We use this item as a fun indoor activity for the cold winter months.
Go Green Recycling Truck
This truck has been a staple in our home for many years. Originally given as a gift, this truck is fun for both my son (3) and daughter (1)! I also use it as a teaching prop to talk about recycling and what is recyclable. What I love most about Green Toys is that they’re made from recyclable materials. Purchasing items from recyclable materials is important for the environment because it promotes a circular economy. It helps to continuously create a market for recyclables which helps encourage reuse over using virgin materials for items. This truck is so much fun for little ones and is made from 100% recycled milk jugs!
I hope these practical sustainable gift ideas will help you find the perfect thoughtful, eco-conscious gift for your loved ones!
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