25 Best Eco-Friendly Gifts in 2022 - Top Eco-Friendly Gifts Online

2022-03-31 02:07:28 By : Ms. Butterfly Huang

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Feel good about your gift and the environment.

Gift giving can already be so tough for some of us. Add in finding eco-friendly and sustainable gifts, and we might just throw in the towel—but no more! Many new and existing retailers have made shifts toward more sustainable business practices, including stocking more eco-friendly products. Find fabulous eco-friendly gifts for everyone on your list, from dogs to kids to the hard-to-shop-for man, in this guide featuring price points from less than $10 to up to $100.

Some items you may not have even realized are more environmentally responsible than other choices, like tea, blue-light glasses, and sidewalk chalk. A bonus to choosing more eco-friendly products? They're typically safer for people, something your recipient will surely appreciate, especially if the gift is for a pet or child.

New to this whole eco-friendly world? It can seem like a lot at first, but the key is starting off with simple changes—like shaking up your gift-giving strategy. Small switches soon become lifestyle changes, and, before you know it, you'll be living every day with the Earth in mind. Consider switching out your favorite cleaning products or adding more delicious sustainable foods to your weekly meal plan, and then watch your life get greener by the day!

We love a good cup of joe, but, sadly, coffee isn't the best choice for the environment. Tea leaves use much less water to produce and are usually a more eco-friendly choice. Bonus: This crowd-pleasing tea blend from Firebelly comes in compostable packaging, so consider it twice as good for the planet.

These sweet little rain boots not only contain 15-25% recycled materials, but if you mail your used pair back, Okabashi will recycle them into new shoes. They make adult shoes, as well.

Of course succulents are great for the environment, but what makes these different? Each plant is sourced from a local nursery and every purchase contributes a donation to water.org, making this gift sustainable and beautiful.

Even their pet can be environmentally conscious! This handsome leash is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles, saving the environment one walk at a time.

When you start thinking about all the plastic you use on a regular basis, it can be a bit alarming. Simple switches like purchasing these glasses made entirely of recycled materials are small steps toward big change. Perfect for anyone on your list who could use a little relief from too much screen time, these glasses protect against blue light and are available in a variety of colors and magnification levels.

So we know single-use plastics like water bottles are terrible for the environment, but what about people who want their water fresh and filtered on the go? This handy little bottle made from stainless steel filters water as soon as you pour it in. The replaceable filter purifies up to 40 gallons of water—the equivalent of 300 single-use plastic bottles.

Not only does this candle smell amazing (like musk, rose, and vanilla according to the description), but it's also made with responsibly sourced coconut wax and is cruelty free. All of Rosie's products arrive in 100% recyclable packaging made with vegetable inks and no single-use plastic.

Edify is a go-to resource when searching for sustainably produced clothing and gifts thanks to founder Rachel Garrett's mission to end fast fashion and protect both the environment and industry workers. The "stones" in Nat + Noor's earrings are made from a renewable source called cellulose acetate, a non-petroleum base derived from wood pulp.

Get ready for all the kids to love you when you gift them this fun sidewalk chalk. Not only is it cute (and colorful!), but this chalk is made with biodegradable glitter and comes in biodegradable, recyclable packaging.

This sustainably produced body sampler set includes moisturizer, deodorant, body butter, and two body washes—all in bar form, which minimizes packaging. Every bar is made from naturally derived ingredients like cocoa butter and coconut oil and is packaged in a 100% recyclable box.

Cheers to sustainable drinking! This Cantaritos cocktail kit contains handmade clay cups, paper straws, a recycled aluminum citrus juicer, and chili salt—plus the recipe for this trendy drink printed on the recyclable box.

Just as the name says, every purchase of these socks supports Trees for the Future, an organization that plants trees to improve soil for farmers. Bonus: Each super-comfy pair is also fairtrade and vegan certified, made from organic cotton and recycled polyester.

This mason jar planter is more than it seems on the surface. It includes a hydroponic watering system that uses up to 80% less water.

Makeup wipes and removers that come in single-use plastic containers are far from ideal when it comes to being environmentally conscious. This reusable cleansing set contains washable face rounds to remove makeup and a gentle exfoliating pad. This little set does double duty for the environment too: Everything is made from cotton or bamboo—no plastic in sight here.

This cozy blanket is made from 100% organic cotton, aka grown without pesticides, herbicides, or synthetic fertilizers that can harm the environment.

Made from a cork top and a nontoxic rubber base, this yoga mat is a more eco-friendly choice than many others since it's recyclable and biodegradable. Bonus: cork absorbs moisture without holding onto scents, so it's great for those extra-sweaty yoga seshes.

Going eco-friendly isn't only great for the environment, it's great for you and your family too. This tiny toy is so environmentally conscious, it actually meets FDA standards and is free of BPA, phthalates, and PVC.

Their charcuterie boards have never looked cuter than they will on these kiln-formed, recycled wine bottle platters. Did we mention they come with a spreader in the cork?

Handmade with natural ingredients such as essential oils, citric acid, and baking soda, these shower steamers will brighten their mornings or help them wind down in the evenings in the most sustainable way. They come gift-boxed in biodegradable packaging as well.

Did you know many koozies are made of neoprene, a non-degradable rubber made from non-renewable resources? These wool koozies naturally repel water and keep your drinks insulated incredibly well. After all, if it's good enough for the animals, it's good enough for your drink.

Is there anyone in your life who doesn't need a catch-all tray? Didn't think so. This tray is made from vegan cork leather that is biodegradable.

This luxurious travel sleep set is made from bamboo, which requires less water to produce than cotton but is still as soft as satin. It includes an eye mask, an eye pillow filled with lavender and wheat, and a sateen pillowcase with a travel pouch.

These wildflower seed bombs might just be our new favorite "happy." They're made from handmade recycled paper and are packed with larkspur, poppy, wallflower, daisy, zinnia, and black-eyed Susan seeds, just to name a few. Plant them anywhere and watch the wildflowers come to life!

So many pet owners know the struggle of buying their pup a new toy only to find it destroyed a few minutes later. Oftentimes finding toys that will stand up to their strength means sacrificing eco-friendliness, but that's not the case with this little giraffe. It's made from recycled plastic and has rave reviews on its durability.

To really kickstart your friend on their new eco-friendly lifestyle, consider giving them this book that covers sustainable living in the average household, from tackling the basics to going zero-waste.