Hope you are enjoying our sustainable gift ideas this holiday season so far! Don’t forget to read our self care gift guide and our ideas for sustainable home gifts! Today’s guide is full of zero waste gift ideas, whether for the seasoned zero waster or newbie. Doesn’t a zero waste stocking seem like a ton of fun to fill? Just sayin.
The Etsy shop inOILS, out of Portland, OR, offers zero waste bars of soap in small and travel sizes, and you can even just order the “shreds” (which are surprisingly beautiful!).
As a lover of glitter I was pretty bummed to find out that it is NOT a sustainable product… but then I learned about eco friendly glitter, YAY! Problem solved. This biodegradable glitter is from Package Free Shop.
Eco Collective has these breath mints made from plants that would make a cute addition to any zero waste care package.
Sustainable AND colorful is always a win in our books. How about some eco-friendly bath bombs by Earths Thanks?
IMO, all scrunchies should be of the zero waste variety. They’re so small and the world has fabric scraps aplenty! Love the print on this oversized scrunchie from LunAndMo, who uses secondhand fabric.
If your recipient is already well into the zero waste lifestyle, surprise them with an Alum stone, which is a deodorant CRYSTAL made of mineral salt. It’s a pretty neat (and very unique) idea. Learn more here.
Hate that we gotta stuff protective masks into our loved ones’ stocking, but love that we can support small biz in the process. These are Ikat Linen Face Masks by LEIF.
If your zero waste living friends are super committed, they probably don’t buy a lot of formal tabletop or entertaining wares. But if they love artisan textiles, they’ll appreciate having a well-crafted set of hand-dyed placemats from Arles Studios, or other goodies for those special occasions, at the ready.
Bestseller starter set from Humankind including deodorant, mouth wash, floss, and hand sanitizer containers that they’ll compost, and order refills when needed.
These zero waste face masks from Lykke Wullf come in a 6 pack so you can spread the protective joy.
Am I recommending eco friendly toilet paper as a holiday gift this year? Why yes, yes I am. If you have a pal who is just getting into a low waste / zero waste lifestyle, I’m certain that they’d love to have this subscription! You can order the first couple months as a test or as big a supply as you’d like! They also sell bamboo paper towels.
This copper scrub pad from Housework would make a cute lil’ stocking stuffer too, yeah?
100% believe that reusable bags can be like, really fun. No plain canvas here! This is a leopardo Tote Bag from Korissa.
Love these Found Paper Mache Bowls from LEIF for the seasoned zero waster. They’d look lovely in a minimalist home, and will be an absolute surprise!
Paper lovers rejoice because Package Free Shop offers cards made from 100% recycled paper and plastic free packaging!
Every low waste newbie needs a No Tox Life dishwashing block for their zero waste kitchen!
Help them stock up on colorful bamboo toothbrushes from Good Intent… These are more durable than other bamboo toothbrushes because their non-toxic paint tips prevent decay (since the bamboo interacts with water so often). Also, each color represents a different cause, with 5% of the purchase donated to whichever you choose!
Another gorgeous take on the sustainable market bag from Mano Made.
Haven’t purchased dryer sheets since I ordered these Wool dryer balls by coliandme from Etsy–a great zero waste swap for those just starting out!
Produce bags, but make it fun… colorful drawstring reusable bags from DarlingSavage.
Zero waste shampoo bars from Eco Roots are good gifts for those already living a pretty low-waste lifestyle, that might want to up their commitment in 2021.
So I’m obsessed with Axiology’s Lip to Lid Balmies, which come in singles or trios, in lots of shades, all in an amazing zero waste package. There are very few beauty products I’ll shell out the big bucks for and this is truly one of them! It’s an all-over highlighter that I personally use for lips, eyes, and cheeks. Because they’re not in the lipstick tube, the crayons appear super small, but that’s actually what a “full size” stick looks like, just without all that plastic wrapped around it! I keep it in the little paper box and smile inside every time I slide the lid off. If you’re looking for a beauty gift for a sustainable-living friend (or not, still good!) this one is 100% #ecoclubapproved.
Do you dry brush? It’s another skincare/beauty ritual you can maintain while going zero waste. These are Japanese Body Scrub Brushes from member Territory.
For a similar effect to the scrub brushes, there’s this gently exfoliating Sisal Wash Cloth from LEIF, made from one of the strongest natural renewable materials (kind of like jute!).
Do you have any zero waste gift ideas to add to this collection? If you’re not so sure about the practicality of zero waste gifting during a pandemic (I get it), read our take here!
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