Eco-friendly gift ideas for everyone on your list

The holiday season is a great time to encourage sustainability. We can’t always persuade our loved ones to recycle properly or install solar panels, but we can give them eco-friendly presents that both they and the planet will enjoy!

The EnergySage sustainable gift guide is curated with useful, thoughtful, and unique gift ideas. We’ve included items with a wide range of interests and price tags so you can find something for everyone on your list; from your office Secret Santa to your closest friends and family and everyone in between. Celebrate this holiday season by making a positive impact and inspiring a brighter, greener tomorrow.

Stumptown Coffee
Singles: $16
Holiday Trio: $55

Stumptown Coffee is committed to producing high-quality, great-tasting coffees, all while actively working to reduce energy and water consumption and honor sustainable agricultural practices. Stumptown coffees come in a variety of flavors and roasts and are sure to delight the coffee lovers in your life.

Bee’s Wrap
From $14.99

Bee’s Wrap reusable beeswax food wraps are the cutest alternative to single-use plastic wrap. These patterned wraps are super easy to use and a great way to keep your food fresh and reduce food and plastic waste. (You can also grab yourself some reusable gift wrap for all of your eco-friendly presents.)

Stasher reusable bags
Pocket 3-pack: $21.99
Value 7-pack: $86.05

Stasher reusable bags are another great plastic alternative for your friend who loves meal prepping. These bags snap close to secure your food and are easy to toss in the dishwasher when you’re done.

Bruvi coffee maker
The Bruvi Bundle: $348
Build Your Own Bundle: $270+

If someone on your list could use a coffee maker, look no further than Bruvi. Unlike many competitors, Bruvi provides the convenience of single-serve coffee making without the waste. Its bio-enzyme-infused coffee pods break down much faster than plastic and don’t leave microplastics behind. The Bruvi machine is designed to reduce coffee, water, and energy waste, plus its coffee is sustainably sourced.

Caraway cookware
4 piece set: $355.50
Frying pan: $85.50

Caraway's cookware sets offer both beauty and sustainability. The ceramic-coated aluminum is non-stick, non-toxic, and comes in a variety of colors to fit into any kitchen color scheme. Ethically made and shipped in eco-friendly packaging, they're a thoughtful gift for both the kitchen and the planet. (P.S. they also offer kitchen accessories under $50.)

Credo Beauty
From $5

Credo Beauty is a one-stop shop for clean products in reusable packaging. It offers skin, makeup, hair, body, and fragrance products, most of which can be refilled, saving money and reducing waste—a gift that keeps on giving. Find something for several people on your list by checking out their gift guide page (including gifts under $30).

MadHippie
From $24.99

MadHippie is a skincare brand with products made from clean, cruelty-free, and vegan materials. The company works with Terracycle so all of its packaging can be recycled, and all tubed products come in an eco-friendly material made from sugarcane. You can find gift and travel sets that range between $25 and $155 or buy one-off products for the skin-care aficionado in your life. As a bonus, MadHippie donates $1 of every web sale to conservation efforts.

Natura
From $23

Natura is a Brazilian-based company that sustainably creates personal care products from ingredients found in the Amazon Forest. The brand has a variety of 100% vegan products to choose from—i.e. soaps, creams, lotions, and bath and shower sets—all of which are packaged in recycled and renewable materials. Natura makes gift-giving easy with holiday gift collections that range from $20 to $200.

Terra Thread
From $14.97

For your friend who’s always on the go, Terra Thread has backpacks, laptop sleeves, bags, and apparel made from 100% organic cotton. Supporting Terra Thread is not only good for the planet, but also for people—all items are the product of organic cotton farming by smallholder and tribal families in India.

Toad&Co
From $40

Toad&Co prioritizes conscientious materials, eco-friendly packaging, and circular fashion principles. The brand offers a diverse array of clothing, including flannel shackets crafted from recycled fibers, hemp loungewear, and scarves made with yarn certified by OEKO-TEX, demonstrating a mindful commitment to both people and the environment in their production processes. Plus, their site also includes helpful resources about eco-friendly fabrics.

Patagonia
From $35

Patagonia is a company that needs no introduction, but one you can always feel good about supporting. Its apparel is made from 91% organic and Regenerative Organic cotton, hemp, and recycled textiles and the company is always striving to reduce its carbon footprint. Patagonia has apparel and accessories for all the campers, hikers, and adventure-seekers; from jackets and joggers to hoodies and backpacks. But they also have items for the less adventurous, including cashmere turtleneck sweaters. Check out Patagonia’s gift guide for ideas.

VEJA
From $130

This Brazilian brand has been around since 2005, but its luxury, comfortable, and ethically made sneakers have recently gained more mainstream popularity. VEJA uses materials like Brazilian and Peruvian organic cotton, Amazonian rubber, and various recycled materials. In fact, VEJA claims to be the first sneaker brand to use fabric entirely made from recycled plastic bottles and polyester. Looking for something a little more budget-friendly for a sneakerhead? Check out VEJA’s sneaker care kit for $45.

Papershoot
$150.00

Papershoot cameras combine the aesthetic and experience of film photography with the convenience of digital, all in an eco-friendly and durable package that’s water and drop-resistant. Featuring an 18MP lens, time-lapse capabilities, and creative color effects, this is a great gift for the aspiring photographer in your life.

House of Marley
Turntables: From $139.99
Wireless earbuds: From $39.99

Elevate the music experience for the audiophile in your life with record players, speakers, and earphones by House of Marley. Crafted from natural bamboo and recyclable aluminum, their products not only produce rich, high-quality sound but also reflects a commitment to sustainable living.

Natural Earth Paint
From $8

An appropriate name for a company that creates non-toxic, plant-based paints and art accessories. Natural Earth Paint sells items like “Natural Acrylik,” oil, and watercolor paints, bamboo paint brushes, and wooden watercolor palette boxes. Shop kits or paint sets for an aspiring artist.

Sprout World plantable pencils
$14.99

A gift that keeps on giving! Instead of an eraser, these pencils are capped with biodegradable seed capsules so even after they’ve been sharpened down to the quick, your giftee can bury them in soil and enjoy them in their garden. With cute phrases like "All of us need to grow continuously," these are a delightful, green addition to any gift box.

ANKER Nano Power Bank
$39.99

The ANKER Nano Power Bank delivers high-speed charging on the go with dual USB-C ports. Plus, ANKER uses 75% post-consumer recycled materials, and all of their products are also certified carbon-neutral by the Carbon Trust.

Rocketbook Paperless Notebooks
$34.99

Rocketbook is the perfect gift for your friends that always have something to jot down or for your most tech-forward loved one. These amazing paperless notebooks can absorb infinite information as they allow you to store all your ideas on the app and easily erase and reuse each page.

The Satellite 2.0 wireless speaker from LTSN
$129.99

This wireless speaker has a big sound with a low impact. Using high-quality, eco-friendly materials, this speaker maintains great sound while reducing environmental impact. Every sale through LSTN benefits their non-profit partner Starkey Hearing Foundation, which helps thousands of people across the globe get access to hearing aids. They also sell headphones and earbuds.

ToughTested Solar Charger
$99.99

Want to support renewable energy and get your friend the coolest gadget available? The ToughTested Solar Charger can charge a phone several times over using only the light of the sun.

All images sourced from manufacturer pages.

There’s no time like the present to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle–and to inspire friends and family to join you. Choosing eco-friendly products or boosting your home’s energy efficiency are great first steps.