The Ultimate 2023 Guide To Sustainable Gifts They’ll Actually Love

Happy Thanksgiving, all! Popping in before I take tomorrow off to share this huge 2023 gift guide I’ve been working on all month. Rather than publish a ton of holiday gift guides, I figured I’d compile it all into one giant resource for those of you intending to shop small and sustainably this gifting season! I know that not everyone can opt for the ethically made gift or sustainable alternative in every situation (I certainly can’t), but every purchase you make to a small business matters so much (as someone with a boutique of her own, I know more than ever). Whatever you can buy from basically anyone but Amazon (and the other giants out there) is making progress toward a more just world. It also shows the recipient (and whoever else may be present during a gift exchange) how special shopping small can be, if you went the extra mile to shop a gift guide like this or go out to your local brick and mortar businesses and seek out that perfect gift.

And, if you’re in a place where these gifts aren’t quite right, are out of your price range, you aren’t gifting to anyone who would truly love and appreciate them (I hear you), or aren’t participating in consumerism at all, that’s totally okay! If nothing else, now you know about a whole lot of incredible makers and small business owners to think back to if you ever have a need.

Okay, here we go! See below for our 2023 gift guide to womens and mens fashion (for ease of search, you know the person you’re shopping for best and they certainly don’t need to fit into a box), home, beauty and wellness, and lastly baby and kids. Enjoy!!!

2023 gift guides

sustainable christmas gifts for her

GOTS organic cotton square neck cami by eco club member LA Relaxed is another on my own Christmas wishlist. Good tanks are hard to come by, especially when made ethically and organically, and this is an instant staple. The square neck is back!

Handmade Moroccan raffia slides come in several bold colors, hot pink, green, black, and yellow. Personally torn between the green and pink.

Zella quilted jacket is water resistant, on-trend, and well-priced. If you’re currently on the hunt for a sustainable puffer jacket for yourself or someone else, also peruse our recently updated mega guide here!

Hemp silk scrunchie from our shop wallflower, which is offering up to 20% off this weekend.

Baggu puffy fanny pack was a hit in our sustainable fanny packs post, so you likely know someone who would be into it. It’s recycled!

Cuerda one of a kind beaded earrings by Kisiwa are handmade from Japanese glass beads in Seattle. Fun for all those dopamine dressers in your life!

Faded denim jacket by Universal Standard is a beautiful luxury gift for a great price (both for sustainable brands and for denim jackets in general), and it comes in sizes 00—40.

Embroidered tie dye dad cap by Apricot LA is a casual and fun little dopamine hit!

Arctic Fox & Co’s Stockholm scarf is made from 100% recycled materials and comes in lavender as well as orange, blue, and white. It looks soo cozy on!

The RIB high rise legging two pack from Girlfriend (or any other pair of legging) is a gift they will thank you for, guaranteed. I know because my friends gifted me a pair years ago and I was grateful to have a chance to really test the quality of something I hadn’t brought myself to invest in at the time. If you know someone who’s used to basic fast fashion leggings, these are the best surprise! Girlfriend makes our gift guides every single year.

holiday gift guide (or christmas wishlist ideas!) for the home

La Poire poppy print from wallflower is perfect if you know the recipient loves art or flowers, but you’re not totally sure of their style. It’s simple and sweet!

Block print waves throw pillow by eco club member Casa Amarosa from wallflower looks beautiful in minimalist and maximalist homes alike.

Rangoli tufted lumbar pillow cover in Wine + Pink by Casa Amarosa is for those that love a good pop of color—and artian made goods.

Yellow check table runner by Soil to Studio from eco club member Made Trade for the person always looking for a chance to romanticize the dinner table.

Moi Moli’s velvet pillow from wallflower is soft, cozy, and in my favorite pink. Made by a small Polish business!

Our alpaca throw is another piece I’ve tried myself, and it’s absolutely a step (or ten) up from your typical throw blanket. Light, soft, and luxurious.

Abigail plaid party napkin from Archive NY is one of the prettiest cloth napkins I’ve ever seen. And trust me, I see a lot of napkins (sounds like a weird brag but it’s just a fact—I have an obsession with pretty tablescapes and homeware of the reusable variety).

Wolf and Badger’s set of two raffia placemats is another lovely hostess pick.

This set of two pink wine glasses is so chic and simple at a great price! I’ve received a pair of pretty pink glasses as a gift before and love getting them out for special occasions (AKA the end of the workweek ;))

This cast iron bee from Katel Home was chosen for the nature lover with an office to decorate.

Pastel woven coaster set by KAZI from wallflower is a great way to incorporate a natural material without having to forgo color.

clean beauty and wellness 2023 gift guide

Eco club member PAPR cosmetics grapefruit deodorant is a nice little gift for anyone working on a sustainable care package or stocking that’s eco-friendly and nontoxic. I’ve used it and it’s one of the more effective natural brands I’ve tried with unique scents too.

Eu’Genia Essence of Grapefruit Shea Butter comes in a cute tin—super luxurious shea butter in a little package. Other scents available!

Bio Scents organic essential oil offers tons of different oils (this is Clary Sage) is a rare essential oil brand with sustainable packaging throughout

We included Kinship Naked Papaya Gentle Enzyme Milky Cleanser and Mint Mud Deep Pore Detox Mask because not only are they adorable and highly rated, everything is packaged with Ocean Waste Plastic. If you couldn’t tell by now, recycled and sustainable packaging can be just as beautiful as its virgin counterparts… It is almost 2024, after all.

Indie Lee Co Q10 Toner is one of my own Christmas wishlist ideas, as I’ve tried and love their face cleanser.

Tower 28 OneLiner Multi-Liner for something trendy that will become a mainstay in their beauty routine.

Marine greens haircare bundle from Seattle-based Umanos is a plastic-free shampoo and conditioner duo made with

You may know Nopalera from their luxury bar soaps, now take things up a notch with their Cactus Flower Exfoliant.

Everist body wash bundle to elevate their body care and sustainability game. If you haven’t seen it, find our Everist review here where we talk about their shampoo, conditioner, body wash and sponge—and whether they’re worth the price tag.

RMS Beauty eyelight cream eyeshadow comes in four dreamy colors.

Eco club member Axiology Zero Waste Balmies Superfan Pack – this is for the one who loves experimenting with beauty and never leaves home without a little glow. There’s a lot packaged into this little box. I own (and love) it, but it doesn’t get as much use as I work from home and only makeup a couple times a week. If you’re gifting for someone like that, opt for one of their trios. Either way, they’re vegan, all natural, zero waste, no nasties, and a small brand with heart… AND the product itself is awesome and multi-use, for your eyes, skin, face etc.

Sea to Skin cleansing gel from another member Activist Skincare is a great entry to the refillable skincare game.

sustainable luxury gifts for men

A 100% recycled patch hat from Prana for the hat guys in your life.

Nisolo mens eco-knit sneakers are made with recycled (rPET) knitting from plastic water bottles

Made in a fair trade factory, Pact’s organic cotton terry crew comes in 5 colors. I love the little zip pocket!

Frank and Oak’s corduroy pants are made from organic cotton in a nice caramel brown, perfect for fall and winter.

If you’re going for luxury gifts for men, they also offer a jacket (40% off right now) made of a wool and recycled polyester blend that’s an elevated take on the workwear jacket.

One more from Frank and Oak, their recycled quilt tote in agave was made for winter errands.

Pact’s woven twill roll up pants are one of those cozy athleisure styles that looks good enough to wear to dinner.

Earth backpack from Terra Thread is made with GOTS certified organic cotton canvas and comes in several bright hues.

I included Fulton’s sustainable insoles because they’re such a creative and practical gift for the active guy or gal that also loves shoes (and thus needs to make all styles as comfortable as possible). And if they love a good sustainable solution – this brand is one they’ll want to know about.

Poplin & Co specializes in artfully designed, responsibly made menswear for the print obsessed. Our 2023 gift guide features their cantaloupe shorts, but they have tons of different prints and styles.

You can’t go wrong with a luxury beanie, and this responsibly sourced merino wool hat from Sama Sama is luxe and cozy.

Lastly, if you’ve got a holiday wishlist with sustainable undies on it, WAMA’s hemp underwear is eco friendly, size inclusive, and super comfy.

cute sustainable baby + kids gift ideas

Kids custom dinosaur name puzzle from Busy Puzzle is good for supporting the development of fine motor skills and it doubles as beautiful nursery décor. Always love a personalized gift for babies!

Responsible Wool Standard merino wool thermal long johns in Dijon from Chasing Windmills comes in sizes from baby to big kid.

The silicone bento boxes from Austin Baby Co come from a mama-owned small business. I have a very pastel thing going, so I chose the lavender, but there are many colors and designs to choose from.

Waffle baby blankets in the cutest colors from Sugar House Swaddles (50% off right now!). This is actually the color palette I want for my bathroom—I found this shop while searching for hand towels. Love the idea of creating a set of these baby blankets to gift using the colors of a baby’s nursery.

Cloud woven wall hanging in retro colors by Tvoye Macrame is the sweetest little nursery gift there ever was, at a wonderful price for something special that’s handmade.

Such a darling handcrafted rabbit wooden toy from SnikyFox. All of their little animal toys are so beautiful!

Pastels for a nursery? Groundbreaking, we know! But our first baby product featured on wallflower, this TBCo recycled baby blanket is the absolute sweetest gift for a new addition to the family!

Soft pink linen cloud pillow by Moi Moli from wallflower would make the loveliest, sustainable baby gift for a nursery, though as someone with pink walls in her living room, you could use it anywhere for a pop of whimsy.

For bigger kids, My Botanical Press by Tender Leaf Press is a wooden flower press that allows kids to collect and preserve flowers and leaves. All of Tender Leaf Press’s toys are so thoughtful, earth-friendly, and creative!

We hope our 2023 gift guide helps you source the most thoughtful and eco-friendly gifts for any loved one on your list. For more ideas on where to shop small this season, check out our updated guide to 100+ small business here, and our directory of sustainable shops here!