35 Awesome Eco-Friendly Gifts: For Eco-Conscious People

Help an environmentally conscious friend avoid single-use straws with this set of silicone straws that can go anywhere with them! The straws are made of BPA-free silicone, which is odorless and tasteless. They also come with a carrying case so they can be tossed in a backpack or purse and brought to coffee shops, restaurants, and other places.

Stumptown coffee is organically and sustainably grown. The company has set a goal of zero landfill waste in its manufacturing by 2025 and is consistently working to reduce its energy and water consumption. The Holler Mountain blend is creamy, with chocolate, caramel, hazelnut, and citrus notes.

These fun and funky socks are made from recycled wool blend yarns. They’re also made in the U.S., so they won’t be traveling as far to get to their recipient! The socks hold up after lots of washing, and they made cute eco-friendly gifts for that one friend who’s always complaining that they’re cold.

Indulge a crafty friend by getting them this vintage-style paint by number project! They’ll end up with a beautiful bird, cactus, flower, or other art. The paintings only use eight colors, so they’re not too complicated for those whose desire outweighs their talent. They also use non-toxic, water-based acrylic paints. Except for the brushes, everything is made in Portland, Oregon.

If you’re looking for eco-friendly gifts for a new mom or to bring to a baby shower, this clutch toy is a great option! It’s sustainably made from rubberwood, and the bright colors are thanks to non-toxic paints and dyes. This enrichment toy is also tasteful, with just enough colors to interest a baby without being overwhelming.

Toad & Co uses organic or recycled cotton in the company’s clothing. They say their organic cotton uses 88% less water and also less energy than conventional cotton. The company also says their cotton is grown without GMOs and toxic chemicals.

These Mission Ridge pants are classic and classy-looking and are a cool way to support the environment without sacrificing style.

These bowls are hand-crafted by local artists in Vietnam from coconuts, and the bowl even keeps the shape and markings of coconut shells. Hand-paintings on the sides of the bowls indicate the power of the sun. Your gift to a friend or loved one will not only please environment lovers, they can also feel good knowing their supporting artists in Vietnam!

If you’re looking for environmentally friendly gifts for someone who wants to reduce their waste, this cookbook is a great place to start! This cookbook will help home chefs to use every edible part of the vegetables they purchase, from the greens to the roots and more!

From pickling rinds and other parts to tossing greens in pestos or salads, this book will teach cooks to be more mindful of the environment…and might even save them a little money by using up every bit of their food.

This shirt is made with sustainable fabrics like hemp, cork, and organic cotton, and the tentree company ensures all their products are ethically made as well. Each purchase of a tentree item also plants 10 trees (hence the name!).

These champagne flutes are made using recycled wine bottles! The flutes are handblown in Morocco, which is what gives them the bubbles within the glass. The flutes have a wide base that tapers up so they don’t tip easily. They’re also dishwasher safe.

You can help friends do their tree poses and downward dogs on an eco-friendly, biodegradable yoga mat! The mat is made from rubber that was not harvested in the Amazon, and it has a rippled surface for better traction. The mat is made with non-toxic agents and no PVC and scraps are used in other projects so the mat can be a zero-waste product.

Pamper a friend or loved one with this luxury spa kit! It’s all-natural, vegan, cruelty-free and eco-friendly. The kit comes with a Berry Bomb Organic Facial Mask, an aromatic bath soak, herbal tea with a heart-shaped infuser, and an amethyst crystal.

This fashionable bracelet is handmade in Portugal and is vegan. It’s perfect for sustainability lovers and includes eco-friendly, plant-based products in its construction. The bracelet is waterproof, lightweight, and durable.

This DIY bath bomb kit came from a dad and soapmaker who was concerned that the spa products his daughters made for fun featured chemical-based ingredients. He set out to make his own bath bomb kit using all-natural, organic ingredients. This kit includes rose petals, chamomile, and lavender, along with instructions on how to make the bath bombs.

This lantern doesn’t require any batteries or power sources, so it cuts back on those items ending up in a landfill! The ecological light can be packed as flat as an iPhone, but when assembled it will light up a room to up to 100 square feet. It also uses minimal packing so there’s less waste. It would make the perfect Christmas gift for someone who loves camping or being outdoors at night.

When your friend or loved one uses their colored pencils until there’s just a little stub left, now they don’t have to waste that last little bit. They can plant it! The tip of each of these pencils holds a small seed capsule. After the artist is done drawing, journaling, or doodling, they can plant that stub and watch it grow into herbs, flowers, or veggies.

Hape Toys make wonderful eco-friendly gifts for kids! This xylophone can be played in several different ways. Also, making music with this set promotes fine motor skills development and lets kids experiment with sounds and music-making.

To be clear: not everyone appreciates cleaning supplies as gifts. However, certain people love to get products to help them clean or do other household chores. If those gifts are also eco-friendly and feature cute patterns, so much the better!

These cloths can replace up to 15 rolls of paper towels and can be used on almost all surface areas so they make an awesome earth-friendly gift.

Gardens are a wonderful way to go green! More plants mean better air quality, and indoor plants can contribute to a healthier environment inside the house. This hydroponic garden includes seeds for gourmet herbs, including basil, parsley, dill, thyme, mint, and more. It also has plant nutrients. A control panel tells gardeners when to add water or plant food and turns lights on and off when they’re needed.

This kitchen gift set would make a perfect housewarming or bridal shower gift for a couple that practices sustainable living! It includes beeswax food wraps, reusable produce bags, reusable zip locking bags, and stainless steel straws. Help a new family get a start on their eco-friendly kitchen with this environmentally friendly gift!

Composting is a wonderful way to be environmentally friendly! This countertop compost bin with a lid is perfect for kitchens. Composters can put the bin directly on the counter or under the sink to collect kitchen scraps for use in the garden. The compost bin also comes with smell-absorbing filters so no odors permeate the kitchen. It makes a great green gift!

These sustainably made, cozy socks would be a wonderful, affordable birthday gift for her! Grab a pair with her zodiac sign on them for a special present. The socks are made from a bamboo blend that is kind to the environment and soft on the feet.

This spa set is full of products that are 100% cruelty-free and features face masks, body scrubs, essential oils, bath bombs, and more. The ingredients are humanely sourced since part of treating the environment well is treating the creatures who live there well. Treat her to a luxury bath set she can enjoy with a clear conscience!

These reusable beeswax food wraps replace single-use plastic wrap or aluminum foil and still keep food fresh! This set comes in 3 sizes and features cute, unique designs because why shouldn’t food storage be fun?

Beeswax wraps work by using the warmth of a hand to create a seal around food, bowls, pans, or other containers. The wraps hold their shape even after they cool, and they’re easy to clean with soap and water.

Filter out microplastics, chlorine, sand, dirt, and other items with a LifeStraw. The microfilter lasts for up to 4,000 liters, reducing landfill waste. The water bottle is BPA-free, reusable, very durable, and meets EPA guidelines. The bottle and cap are also dishwasher-safe if the filter is removed.

This huge set of vegetable seeds features more than 1,300 seeds, including zucchini, eggplant, beets, pumpkins, broccoli, tomatoes, and much more! Contribute to a green environment by planting more. The seeds are made in the U.S. by a family-owned business and the company also offers a detailed growing guide for more tips and advice.

PACT clothing features organic cotton and is made in fair trade factories. They say on their website that PACT uses sustainable crops, organic farms, and no chemicals to dye clothing. Clothes are also shipped in materials that were chosen to minimize the company’s packing lifecycle footprint. Finally, customers have the option to offset their carbon footprint with each shipment.

Add a little flair to a friend’s grocery shopping with these gorgeous bags made from repurposed saris. The set comes with 3 bags, a small, a medium, and a large bag. The bags are made from bright, beautifully patterned saris so this is also the perfect eco-friendly gift idea for recycling lovers!

Someone who is concerned about the environment likely won’t want to use plastic, disposable utensils while they’re eating on the go! Gift them this bamboo travel utensil set so they’ll have silverware available when they need it.

This set comes with a fork, knife, spoon, chopsticks, and straw – all enclosed in a convenient and cute carrying case. Pop the case into a purse, backpack, or bag, and it can travel anywhere with its eco-friendly owner! It’s also a cheap gift, so it’s perfect for a Christmas stocking stuffer or a small pick-me-up gift for a friend.

This would be a great housewarming present or gift for newlyweds who want to begin their environmentally-friendly life together! The book tells the author’s story of how she reduced her waste – she and her family now produce just one quart of waste a year.

They also cut their annual spending by 40%, another reason this makes a great book for a young couple or for someone who just bought a house.

Men deserve to pamper themselves, too! This bath set includes hair & body moisturizing wash, bath soap, body lotion, body scrub, and more – all in a convenient carrying case. The products feature a sandalwood fragrance and they’re safe for all skin types. The ingredients are all-natural with no harsh chemicals or parabens. They’re also cruelty-free.

Gardeners can hang this rain chain anywhere to direct rainwater down the sparkling stones and into a garden or other area. The recycled art glass stones make this functional water-director a beautiful piece of sculpture as well! In fact, it could also just be hung as a pretty decoration instead.

Because this wallet features RFID-blocking technology, it’s great for bringing on long trips without worrying about identity theft. Because it’s made from cork, it’s also an eco-friendly option for travelers! The cork has the added benefit of making the wallet extremely lightweight and easy to carry as well.

This set comes with four 100% natural handmade soap bars. The soaps include organic shea butter, coconut oil, and pure olive so they are moisturizing and cleansing. The soaps are also free of palm oil, GMOs, parabens, and harsh chemicals. They make a great gift for Mother’s Day, a birthday, or a wedding shower.

This alternative to single-use plastic bags may not seem like a very exciting gift to some people, but it’s a wonderful environmentally friendly gift! The bag is self-sealing, reusable, and can be washed in the dishwasher. It comes in a variety of colors for extra fun, and it’s microwave-safe. It also has no BPA, PVC, or latex, so food is safe inside until it’s time to eat!