The holidays are upon us and with them the flurry to find the perfect gift for loved ones. This year, consider giving to not just people, but the planet, too, by shopping our guide of sustainable gifts. From pets to the ones who say they don’t need anything, you’ll find a gift for everyone on your list.
Every item recommended in this article comes from our certified Green Business Network members, which meet or exceed Green America’s standards for social and environmental responsibility.
For the Coffee and Tea Drinkers
Roots Tea ($12) from Conscious Choices for All is a blend of burdock, dandelion, astragalus, and sassafras roots with chaga fungi. Tasting like snickerdoodle, this tea cleanses the liver and blood pathways.
Treated like a sustainable crop, organic tea is made without chemicals like herbicides or chemical fertilizer and grown with regenerative practices like crop rotation. For those who like flavored teas, indulge with loose leaf Organic Raspberry Green Tea ($3.50 - $25.50) from Arbor Teas.
Are you an espresso snob? Enjoy some quality beans with Café Mam‘s Royal Espresso Blend ($7.50 - $55), a classic Italian espresso. It is flavored with dark chocolate, berries, maple syrup, and spice and also comes in decaf and half-caf.
People take their matcha seriously—and they should. Help your loved one take their matcha to the next level with the Matcha Set ($24.99) from Davidson Tea. The set comes with a matcha bowl, a whisk, and a finely carved spoon. It is designed specifically for ceremonial matcha, the highest quality grade of matcha used in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, meant to be mixed only with water, made of younger leaves and known for its subtle flavor.
For the Homebodies
Add some color to the home with an eco-cotton rug from Hook and Loom. The Alford Stripe Eco Cotton Rug ($24 - $305) is made from freshly spun 100% recycled fiber and can be machine washed and tumble dried.
Daddy Van's All Natural Unscented Beeswax Furniture Polish ($16.98) is a great way to show your furniture some love. This USDA certified 100% biobased furniture polish is non-toxic and both food- and baby-safe.
Laundry is an essential part of any household and though detergent may not seem like an exciting gift, you may be surprised at the joy when people receive things that help them out. So, try the laundry detergent ($35) from The Good Home Co. that comes in several scents like Beach Days, Lavender, Pine Forest, and more.
Your home should be a safe and healthy place. However, there are many ways for toxic chemicals to leech into the air, from cooking to painting or bad air quality outside. Make sure all your loved ones’ homes are as clean as possible with an air purifier ($549 - $995) from Pure Living Space.
Add some joy and whimsy to your home with the Peace Wreath ($32). Handmade using sustainable materials of Philippine Coral Tree wood wrapped in sustainably harvested galtang vine, this gift is from TenFold Fair Trade and can be customized with flowers, lights, holiday imagery, or whatever you want!
To all the readers out there who know the aesthetic of your bookshelf is paramount: get ready to have fun customizing your own bookshelf. The FlexModerne ($18 - $1,010) line from 57NorthPlank is the perfect project for a bookworm. And once they have it, get some VOC-free paint, and go to town!
For the Foodies and Cooks
Try some new foods in your garden for your next meal. Boothby Blonde Cucumber Seeds ($4 - $12.50) from Turtle Tree Seed produce 6-inch fruits with yellow-white tender skin and black spines, with a rich sweet flavor.
Pop open the bottle and enjoy wine the sustainable way with Frey Vineyards. Their organic and biodynamic wines are sure to please the greenest of wine connoisseurs. Try the 2020 Biodynamic Cabernet Sauvignon ($25) which is layered with allspice, huckleberry and underbrush, and finished off with graceful tannins.
Don’t underestimate the importance of quality olive oil. Canaan Palestine offers a variety of oils, including their Chili Olive Oil ($24), which is made with ancient landrace Souri olives and fresh whole chilis that are crushed together at the olive press. This production method requires precise agricultural artistry in coordinating harvests for chili to be at their peak of flavor in time for the olive season.
With a higher smoke point than olive oil, grapeseed oil is also good to have on hand, especially if you’re cooking with stainless steel (a non-toxic option for your cookware). Food & Vine offers different versions of grapeseed oil ($13.95+) and bottle them in unfilled wine bottles from local wineries.
Make pizza night more fun with the Bicycle Pizza Cutter ($24) from TenFold Fair Trade. Made of stainless steel, TenFold worked with their fair trade partner Noah’s Ark in India for this piece.
Indulge your sweet tooth and get the Espresso & Peanut Butter Truffles Gift Set ($9) that is fair trade and organic. Philly Fair Trade also prioritize low waste in their treat creation process.
For the Pets
It’s not just us who deserve fun treats for the holidays! Give your furry friend their own goodie with the Catnip Carrot Toy ($7.95) from Purrfect Play.
After all that playing, pamper your pet with a luxurious bath and the Zero Waste Pet Shampoo Bar ($12.25) by Tangie. This package-free bar is made with safe and healthy ingredients like coconut oil, aloe vera, and bentonite clay. It lathers well, and a small amount goes a long way.
The Jive ($21.99) is safer and tougher than a tennis ball and fits in the standard ball thrower. It is BPA-free, latex-free, and FDA-approved. You can get Air Bud’s new favorite toy from The Green Corner Store.
For the Self-Care Types
Eliminate 3-6 bottled conditioners and switch to Zero Waste Conditioner Bars ($12.25) by Tangie. Made of non-toxic ingredients, this bar comes in several scents: lavender; rosemary mint; citrus; rose geranium; rosemary, lemongrass & lime; bergamot & patchouli; and unscented.
Argan oil is a beloved ingredient in many self-care routines for its ability to smooth, repair, and moisturize. Treat your loved one with triple the goodies with the Argan Oil Kit ($48) from RoseMira.
It’s winter, which means the air is dry and cold, and not very gentle on your skin. Kusum Cosmetics is here to fix that with the Hydrating Body Care Set ($199), which comes with a shower gel and body lotion.
Make sure the bathroom becomes a true spa with extra touches like the Agave Washcloth ($9.82) from Soap for Goodness Sake. This fair trade product is made from renewably grown fiber without pesticides and provides natural exfoliation.
Rosemary is a powerful herb in many cultures, especially if slipped under a pillow to ward off nightmares. That is the idea behind the Dream Pillow ($7) from Herbaliz. Dried herbs in a muslin bag, you can tuck the bag under your pillow for sweeter sleep.
For the Little Ones
Surprise a kid in your life with an unexpected and imaginative gift. The Self Love Pouch ($25.95) is a portable potion-making kit from Little Hands that inspires confidence, strength and self-awareness.
If you have new parents in your life, a perfect gift is the Gentle Start Breathable Crib Mattress ($199) from Lullaby Earth. Made of non-toxic materials, the mattress specializes in breathability with a 3-dimensional fabric that promotes air flow.
Show them how nature is in everything and has many uses with Crayon Rocks – 16 Count ($11.80) from The Green Corner Store. They are non-toxic and made with soy wax.
For the Luxurious
Who doesn’t appreciate some extravagance once in a while? Make a statement with Columbia Gem House, an ethical gem and jewelry company, and an 8-9mm Round Cortez Pearl® Necklace on a Sterling Silver Box Chain ($420). Columbia Gem House is dedicated to an ethical supply chain and is a certified fair trade business.
Dazzle everyone this winter with the Petite Snowflake Pendant ($475) in white gold, yellow gold, or rose gold. This delicate piece from MiaDonna, also a certified B Corp, is made from 13 round-cut lab-grown diamonds, and every order plants a tree.
For the Energy-Focused
Prabhuji’s Gifts offers a variety of goods to bring the right energies into your life, from incense to smudging herbs, palo santo, and accessories. The Resin Incense Intention Line ($1.74 - $9.32) is certified vegan and can address things like promoting health and healing, a peaceful home, money and prosperity, or clearing negativity.
Start 2025 off on the right foot with the 2025 Datebook: Moon Calendar & Astrological Planner ($22.95) from We’Moon. This planner features daily astrological data, moon phases, changes in sun and moon signs, and multiple ways to plan—week, month, or year at a glance.
Offering support and refining poses, the Yoga Bolster ($98) is an essential tool for any practitioner. Carolina Mornings notes they can also be good for restorative yoga and injury recovery. This yoga bolster is filled with organic Kapok for optimal firmness.
For the Friends
Surprise your friends with the ultimate gift—a sustainable vacation! Winkaffe specializes in tailored, sustainable travel plans for any focus, whether that’s food, culture, or history.
Surprise your sisters with Sorority Roll-On® Bracelets ($42) from Aid Through Trade. Officially recognized by the Greek system, each set comes with three bracelets.
Does your family have a saying? Do you have a message to send to the world? Or maybe your friend just loves Taylor Swift. Whatever the idea, Ink Forest can help you out with custom designed t-shirts, made from non-toxic materials like soybean-based solvents and distributed via fair trade.
For Anyone and Everyone
Give both to a loved one and Mother Earth by planting a tree in the name of the recipient with Trees for a Change.
Happy green shopping!
