After writing countless articles about sustainable shopping, we at Good Good Good consider ourselves experts on the hunt for eco-friendly products.
But conscious consumption is more than just finding the best B Corp certified brands out there. We have to strike a balance between usefulness, meaning, and affordability. There’s just a lot to think about!
Whether you’re shopping for the holidays, someone’s birthday — or maybe even Earth Day — it is indeed possible to find great gifts that are special and sustainable all at once.
Lucky for you, this article is full of some of the best eco-friendly gifts out there.
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Our favorite sustainable gift ideas —
Cadence Capsule Containers
The Capsule will make anyone’s life easier when traveling — and help reduce the waste of plastic. These containers are customizable, magnetic, leak-proof — and TSA-compliant. You can build a whole system, or just add to your loved one’s existing set.
What’s good:
- Made with 20% recycled ocean-bound plastic and 30% excess manufacturing material
- Constructed with BPA-free and non-leaching plastics
- Shipped in recycled packaging
- No more single-use drugstore travel shampoos!
Bombas Socks
Listen, we all need socks, so why not gift a pair of socks that give back? Bombas is the real deal.
Plus, we believe their socks are way more comfortable than any others from a big box store like Target or Old Navy.
What’s good:
- Certified B corp
- One essential clothing item donated with every purchase
- All products designed with durability in mind, with a “happiness guarantee” to keep items lasting longer
Shop: Bombas
Siblings DIY "Forever" Candle
Saving the planet never smelled so good.
Siblings is an eco-friendly candle brand that meshes its commitment to the planet with a DIY element.
With non-toxic scents, clean coconut wax blends, and 100% compostable packaging, your gift recipient can create their own candle completely guilt-free.
What’s good:
- Vessels are endlessly reusable
- Trees are planted with every 3-pack purchase, and the brand dedicates a portion of its Black Friday sales to reforestation every year
- Siblings is certified Carbon Neutral
- Eco-luxury candles produce 86% less waste and 50% fewer carbon emissions than traditional candles
Shop: Siblings
→ Explore more of our favorite sustainable candles
Rechargeable Lighter
If your gift recipient is a big candle fan, this rechargeable lighter is a great alternative to unnecessary fuel-based disposable lighters. This particular lighter is our favorite — and is ideal for bending into a candle vessel.
What’s good:
- Alternative to single-use plastic lighters that end up in landfills every year (95% of the annual 600 million lighters sold to U.S. consumers every year)
- Fully rechargeable and made to last
Shop: Amazon
Check out our full list of rechargeable electric lighters to explore other options, too!
Reusable Produce Bags
Make your gift recipient’s next grocery trip a breeze with these handy reusable produce bags.
What’s good:
- A simple alternative to grocery store plastic produce bags
- Made to last and use over and over again
Vegan Chocolate
Need a consumable gift for your favorite sweet tooth? Vegan chocolate is the answer.
Lovo Chocolate makes 100% vegan chocolate from ethically sourced beans and plant milks, including almond milk, coconut milk, hazelnut milk, and oat milk. Plus, they come in a 4-pack, so you can drop one in everyone’s stocking or Valentine’s mailbox!
What’s good:
- Sourced ethically
- 100% vegan — no animal products here!
- 80% of Lovo Chocolate’s employees are women
Shop: Amazon | Lovo Chocolate
→ Snack on more of our favorite vegan chocolate bar brands
Organic Cotton Sheets
Cozy doesn’t have to come at the cost of the planet’s well-being. Gift a sheet set that makes your gift recipient sleep guilt-free.
What’s good:
- Bedding companies that use organic cotton end up using about 90% less water than conventional cotton crops!
Shop: Avocado | Nest Bedding | Saatva
→ Explore more sustainable bedding
VEJA Sneakers
VEJA is a regenerative company, certified B Corp dedicated to making shoes sustainably. That means being intentional about the materials that go into every pair of shoes.
The soles on every pair of VEJA sneakers are made from natural rubber that is ethically harvested from the Amazon Rainforest, as well as organic cotton and recycled plastics.
What’s good:
- Certified B Corp
- Uses ethically sourced or recycled materials
Tushy Classic 3.0 Bidet
Did you know that switching to a bidet can save the 384 trees required for one person’s lifetime supply of toilet paper?
Plus, they just make your bathroom breaks feel extra fancy.
What’s good:
- A portion of profits go toward building community toilets around the globe to improve dignity and sanitation worldwide
- Tushy uses just an eighth of a gallon of water per use
- Reduces the risk of health issues like UTIs, yeast infections, hemorrhoids, and more
Stasher Starter Kit
End your gift recipient’s reliance on plastic baggies by getting them set up with a Stasher set of reusable zipper baggies.
I’ve tried several other brands of reusable silicone bags and Stasher’s are hands-down the easiest to use and clean — plus they look really cute.
What’s good:
- One Stasher bag replaces 260 single-use plastic bags every year
- Made with the patented Pinch-Loc® seal and food-grade platinum silicone, these are the gold standard for reusable bags and are extremely durable
- Stasher is part of 1% for the Planet
Shop: Amazon | Stasher | EarthHero
Furoshiki Reusable Cloths
The best kind of gift wrap is the kind you can use over and over again! Furoshiki is a Japanese concept that started as a means for merchants to carry their goods through a flat folded fabric bundle.
From bento boxes to gifts alike, these cloths are a staple for those trying to reduce their waste.
What’s good:
- Multi-purpose reusable
- Gift wrap that is also a gift
Enviroscent Scent Stix Diffuser
These Scent Stix from Enviroscent make for a fresher space without the use of water or flames. The scented sticks provide a subtle scent for up to 30 days.
What’s good:
- Non-toxic
- Comes in plastic-free packaging
- Easy to recycle and refill
Shop: Amazon | Enviroscent
Recycled Glassware
Glassware is one of the best ways to add a little character to the kitchen.
What’s good:
- Cuts emissions and raw materials used in new products
- Extends the life of existing glass products
→ Check out more of our favorite recycled glassware options
Indoor Herb Garden
No more plastic-packaged basil from the produce aisle! Help them start a super-simple at-home garden right on their kitchen counter.
These indoor hydroponic gardens include light systems, water reminders, and more.
What’s good:
- Home-grown produce reduces emissions and packaging
Shop: AeroGarden | Amazon | Uncommon Goods
Meal Subscription
Fight food waste with “misfit” produce or perfectly-sized portions. Even more appealing? The convenience that comes with a tasty meal delivery on your doorstep every week. Once we opted for grocery delivery, we never looked back.
What’s good:
- “Upcycles” food that would otherwise be wasted
- Makes a vegan lifestyle easier and more accessible
Shop: Misfits Market | Purple Carrot
→ Read our complete breakdown and review of Misfits Market!
Compost Bin
Help plant the seeds of a compost-friendly lifestyle by giving them a home for their food scraps. This OXO compost bin is the perfect countertop companion to add to the heap.
What’s good:
- Makes composting easier and more accessible
- OXO gives back to 1% for the Planet
Material’s ReBoard
This cutting board is happily utilized in at least two Good Good Good team members’ kitchens — and they swear by it.
The reBoard comes in five stunning shades, including To Pó-Po, with Love — a color option that, when purchased, donates half of its profits to Heart of Dinner, an organization delivering food and handwritten letters to Asian elders in NYC.
What’s good:
- 100% upcycled and renewable materials (75% repurposed kitchenware plastic scraps, 25% renewable sugarcane)
- BPA-free
- Nearly $185,000 donated to organizations “at the intersection of food and underserved groups across the U.S.”
Shop: Material
→ Check out our guide to great eco-friendly kitchenware gifts
Cotopaxi Del Dia Hip Pack
Appeal to their adventurous side. Cotopaxi’s Del Dia packs are made from 100% repurposed nylon that was headed to the landfill from other factories.
The bags feature a unique colorway, so be prepared for a fun surprise!
What’s good:
- Made from repurposed nylon scraps
- Lifetime warranty and repairs
- B Corp and Climate Neutral certified
- Through 1% for the Planet and other foundation efforts, Cotopaxi donates and provides grants to do more good
UpCircle Vegan Hand Cream
Soothing hand cream is a great gift for anyone afflicted by cold weather and dry air.
This moisturizer from UpCircle is formulated with upcycled hibiscus flowers.
What’s good:
- 100% natural and cruelty-free
- All packaging is recyclable
Zero Waste Dish Brush Kit
Doing the dishes isn’t exactly the most fun, but having the right tools makes it a whole lot more tolerable. Help build out their zero waste collection with a kit of sustainable brushes.
What’s good:
- Made of 100% compostable materials
- Alternative to sponges and dish brushes made from plastic and synthetic fibers
Shop: Earth Hero | Package Free Shop | Zero Waste Store
Rumpl Blanket
Keep cozy at your campsite, festival, or sporting event with any of Rumpl’s awesome blankets.
What’s good:
- Made with recycled plastic bottles
- Rumpl is a certified B Corp with partnerships with Climate Neutral and 1% for the Planet
Pela Phone Case
Pela makes compostable phone cases, mini wallets, phone grips, and other tech accessories that are stylish and sustainable.
What’s good:
- Products are made from flax shive and plant-based biopolymer materials
- Donates a percentage of every sale to ocean cleanup and preservation initiatives
- Certified B Corp and Climate Neutral certified
- All products free of lead, cadmium, BPA, and phthalates
- Each case comes with an extra envelope to send back your old phone case, which can then be recycled properly.
Shop: Pela
Solar-Powered Portable Phone Charger
Although it might be a small switch, help lower their energy bill (and carbon footprint) with this solar-powered device charger. It also makes for a dependable companion in the great outdoors.
What’s good:
- Provides power and safety off-grid
- Lightweight and waterproof
Shop: Amazon | Uncommon Goods
Nut Milk Maker
There’s only one thing better than stocking up on oat milk at the grocery store: making it yourself! Plus, it saves a whole lot of money and packaging waste.
Using a plant-based milk maker, your gift recipient can make fresh plant-based milk at home in just a few easy steps.
What’s good:
- Reduces waste from packaging and shipping of plant-based milks
- Makes drinking plant-based milks easier and more accessible
- Offers six functions: Making nut milk, oat milk, soy milk, preparing fresh juice, boiling water, and self-cleaning
Shop: Amazon
Girlfriend Collective Leggings
When I first invested in some staples from Girlfriend Collective, I was taken aback by how comfortable and high-quality they were.
Made to be soft yet supportive for high-impact workouts, each pair of Girlfriend Collective’s leggings is made from 79% recycled plastic bottles. That means 25 water bottles are diverted from landfills for each pair made.
Girlfriend Collective doesn’t just say that being eco-friendly is a top priority; they prove it with a list of ways they’re taking action. That includes the ReGirlfriend program which allows customers to return old leggings so they can be upcycled into a new pair.
What’s good:
- Packaging is 100% recycled and recyclable
- OEKO-certified safe dyes
- High-standard wastewater practices that separates dyes and stray fibers so nearby water sources aren’t contaminated
- Ethical manufacturing practices - SA8000 certified
- Items can be sent back through recycling program at the end of their life
Shop: Girlfriend Collective
“The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet” by Leah Thomas
We’re big fans of intersectional environmentalism and think anyone looking for an eco-friendly gift would be, too!
Leah Thomas’ book makes the perfect primer on climate justice for the next generation of activists.
What’s good:
- Teaches any reader about intersectional environmentalism and climate justice
- Supports nonprofit climate media organization Intersectional Environmentalist
Shop: Amazon | Bookshop | Libro.fm
→ Looking for more books about sustainability? We’ve got you.
Decomposition Notebook
For the voracious note-takers, there’s the XL spiral Decomposition Notebook.
What’s good:
- Made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper
- Contains 160 pages of soy-printed, lined college-ruled paper.
Shop: Amazon | Earth Hero
CoffeeSock Reusable Coffee Filter
Kiss those one-time use coffee filters goodbye! Enjoy the full flavor of your coffee without the unsavory paper filter taste.
What’s good:
- Handmade with GOTS-certified organic cotton
- Durable and last for about a year of use
Shop: Amazon | Earth Hero
Upcycled Duffle Bag
Whether it’s Cotopaxi’s use of scrap fabrics, an Etsy seller’s recycled windsurfer sails, or Freitag’s upcycling of old truck tarps, there’s a unique and stylish way to carry everything they might need.
What’s good:
- Uses existing materials instead of new ones
Shop: Cotopaxi | Etsy | Freitag | Patagonia
West Paw Toppl Dog Toy
For the person whose dog is their whole world, get a sustainable pet product they’ll both love!
This Toppl Treat Toy by West Paw is a crowd pleaser for a reason.
What’s good:
- Made with a durable “Zogoflex” material that can be infinitely recycled
- West Paw’s “Join the Loop” recycling program keeps old toys from going into the landfill
Shop: Amazon | Chewy | West Paw
→ Check out more gifts for animal lovers and eco-friendly dog products
Activist Skincare Travel Kit
This skincare starter kit comes with three cleansers, one toner, two serums, and one oil to get them started on their natural skincare routine.
What’s good:
- All products are 100% vegan and cruelty free
- Activist Skincare donates 5% of its revenue to environmental organizations
Shop: Activist Skincare | Earth Hero
Trashie Take-Back Bag
The Take Back Bag can be filled with old clothes your gift recipient no longer wears, and Trashie will do the work of recycling their pre-loved items and turning them into something useful.
Plus, purchasing a bag will give you credits to use toward a new sustainable clothing item or other reward.
What’s good:
- Keeps old clothes out of landfills
- Contributes to a circular economy
Shop: Trashie
Stainless Steel Razor
Say goodbye to plastic razors. Leaf razors are made with stainless steel and are made to last — and provide a clean and easy shave without all the disposable waste.
What’s good:
- Reduces plastic waste
- Lowers risk of skin irritation
Shop: Amazon | Earth Hero | Leaf Shave
Personalized Recycled Paper Stationery
Is there anything that feels more luxurious than writing a sweet note or a helpful memo on a fancy piece of paper? Of course not!
Stationery made with recycled paper undergoes audits and certifications from the Forest Stewardship Council to make sure it’s good for the planet — and your desk.
What’s good:
- FSC-certified recycled paper
- Items made-to-order to reduce waste
- Recyclable packaging
→ Check out more eco-friendly stationery recommendations!
The Goodnewspaper
Every month, our team of optimists, journalists, and artists makes a beautiful print newspaper filled with good news.
We offer gift subscriptions for three, six, or 12 months — and we also recommend just picking up a subscription for yourself.
What’s good:
- Printed on recycled paper using soy-based inks
- Climate Neutral Certified
- Gives back to environmental nonprofits with 1% for the Planet
Shop: Good Good Good
Sea Glass Necklace
Handmade with upcycled beach treasures (or, uh, beach trash), a sea glass necklace is a special, sustainable accessory for anyone who loves this blue planet.
What’s good:
- Made with recycled and unique materials
- Inspires a deeper connection with nature
Shop: Etsy | Uncommon Goods
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