Sustainable Gift Ideas for Your Most Eco-Conscious Friend

Sustainability and ethical purchasing as really hit its stride this year with tons of brands making the commitment to using better materials and manufacturing methods. While there are a ton of green living guides already, I thought it would be fun to explore some other items outside of a green kit, especially since your most eco-conscious friend probably already has all of the basics.

.01 Everlane Micro Form Bag | $98
A leather bag might not seem like a sustainable gift, but the entire ethos behind Everland is that they are committed to only making goods that are exceptional quality, in ethical factories, with radical transparency. That way you’ll have fewer, investment pieces that will stand decades of use instead of constantly replacing cheaper quality items.

.02 Collapsible Coffee Press | $42
This travel-friendly coffee press has a built-in filter, so no more disposable paper filters!

.03 Pyrex Wood Lid Storage Set | $35
Pyrex glassware is legendary for being durable enough to pass down generations. Gift an extra special set with beautiful wood tops.

.04 Glass + Cork Keep Cup | $26
A Melbourne husband and wife duo saw the impact disposable coffee cups were having in their own coffee shop and were determined to promote positive habits over convenience. They tested several reusable options but none were quite right. So they designed Keep Cup! Your giftee will love the look and feel and how seamlessly it will fit in their lives..

.05 Blonde Tortoise Acetate Earrings | $48
I had no idea acetate earrings are usually petroleum-based. This Italian jeweler uses a cellulose acetate instead for its natural and renewable properties.

.06 TUSHY Travel | $29
Yup. This is a travel bidet. I haven’t converted to a bidet over toilet paper yet, but people who have LOVE it. The leading bidet attachment brand now makes this travel version so you can go on the go.

.07 Sustainable Home | $16
Christine Liu offers a stylish and practical guide to creating a more environmentally friendly home, one room at a time.

.08 Cashmere Rib Beanie | $65
Cashmere is a fine wool that offers a touch of luxury while being a sustainable material.

.09 Raffia and Sweet Grass Pom Pom Box | $45
This cute little box is handwoven by Rwandan craftswomen out of dyed raffia and sweet grass. Both are types of quick-growing grass that are a great sustainable choice.

.10 Axiology Lipstick | $30
Axiology totes itself as the evil free beauty company and strive to create the cleanest, most ethical lipstick on the planet. Every lipstick ingredient is organic and ethically sourced and even their packaging is created in a woman-owned recycled-paper boutique in Bali!

.11 Brother P-touch Label Maker | $26
All those pretty bulk jars are going to need some kind of label. 😉

.12 Water Hyacinth Handwoven Basket | $30
Another grass basket option, but this time from Vietnam and made of the rapidly renewable water hyacinth plant.

.13 Stasher Silicone Bags | $8+
These were one of the first reusable items that made me think of all the waste I’ve generated growing up. Each lunch was at least one sandwich in a disposable bag, every day, every school year, until college. Just 1 simple swap can have such an impact.