There are ways to give eco friendly gifts that are fun and cool. In this list, we give you 5 environmentally friendly and sustainable gifts that your giftees will love.
A Gift of Green
If your recipient loves plants, why not give them a pack of seeds to start a small flower garden? Seeds take time to grow but they do provide a great sense of satisfaction and accomplishment once they become full-sized plants.
To hurry the process along, consider giving away seedlings or potted plants. Seedlings for trees or vegetables are a wonderful addition to any garden.
An alternative: Seed cards. Seed cards are recyclable greeting cards that come embedded with seeds. After reading your message, your recipient can plant the card and wait for the seeds to grow.
Fruit-Picking Trip
There are farms that offer fruit-picking activities. Simply pay an entry fee and you can pick fruits you can take home with you. You can arrange with the farm owner for a gift certificate or pre-paid entry ticket and simply present this as a gift. It’s a fantastic way to take a day off and have fun. Plus, your gift recipient gets to take home a bunch of tasty, healthy fruits.
An alternative: Pay for an entry ticket plus breakfast or lunch.
Reusable Coffee Cup
This is the eco friendly gifts for someone who can’t start a day right without a cup of coffee. Instead of buying coffee in paper or (worse) styro cups, your giftee can use a reusable thermal cup. Manufacturers have made these cups cool, thanks to better design and choice of materials.
An alternative: Give a reusable bottle that can handle either (or both) hot and cold fluids. Some brands have even partnered with charitable organizations that you and your giftee can help by simply using their product.
Natural Personal Care Product
Personal care products are always a hit when it comes to gift-giving. Look for brands that offer cruelty-free, paraben- and preservatives-free, all-natural, and organic products. From eyebrow pencils to lip balms to body lotion, you will find a wide range of selections that your giftee will love.
An alternative: Some brands provide reusable containers that may be returned for a discount on the next purchase.
Sustainable Fashion
Many emerging fashion houses and brands are eschewing the temptations of fast fashion and focusing on producing sustainable clothes and accessories. You can choose from products made from wool, ramie, abaca, bamboo, and other natural materials. There are also products, such as shoes and accessories, that are made from recycled materials, including rubber and plastic.
An alternative: Look for brands using natural materials that also guaranteed cruelty-free processes.