50 Zero Waste Gift Ideas for Anyone
Updated: Mar 5
Whether you're a zero waster yourself or know someone who is, this list is for anyone and everyone buying gifts this holiday season. There are many lovely gifts out there that are eco-friendly, plastic free, and promote waste reduction (without your whole family calling you a hippie for giving them!).
When I'm giving gifts, I always make sure to look for a gift second hand first or make one myself! Handcrafted gifts are really personal and add a nice touch to the usual plastic wrapped packages under the tree. So whether you choose to make something at home or buy a gift off this list, just make sure you think about who you are giving it to and whether they will use it. Buying a gift that is used over and over and truly loved is the best way to reduce its impact and make sure the receiver will be thanking you for years to come!
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1. Reusable coffee cup
3. A set of lovely napkins
4. A gift card to a local cooking class
5. Beeswax wrap
6. Wood or bamboo cutting boards
7. Plants!
8. Reusable water bottle
9. Homemade jam, jelly, and cookies
10. Compostable phone case
11. Sunglasses made from skate boards
12. Soap!
13. Wood kitchen tools
15. A french press for coffee
16. Bath balms and bath salts
17. A safety razor
18. Rechargeable battery set
19. Wooden comb
20. Plastic free cosmetics
21. Earth friendly socks
22. Plastic free hair ties
23. Chocolate bars
24. CSA subscription
25. Gift card to the farmers market
26. Bamboo bandaids
27. Wool dryer balls
29. Board games
30. Highlighter pencils or colored pencils
31. Stapleless stapler
33. Wood cutting boards
34. Framed family photos
35. Bicycle lock/light (or bike!)
36. Cloth produce bags
37. Mason jars for canning
38. Reusable grocery bags
39. Cute unpaper towels
40. Metal straws
41. Shampoo bars
42. Owl kitchen scrubber
43. Bamboo travel utensil set
44. Candles
45. Local pottery
46. Christmas ornaments from local artists
47. Cookies!
48. Reusable bowl covers
49. Insulated lunch box
50. A gift to Zero Waste Wisdom's Patreon in their name!
What are you getting your family and friends for Christmas? How are you keeping it zero waste? Don't forget to also wrap your present with eco-friendly wrapping paper!
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