Plastic Free Gifts for Your Eco-Conscious Friends
Discover the best plastic free gifts in this roundup of sustainable and eco-friendly products for friends, teachers, pets, and more.
We all have a few of those friends – the ones who are ultra-concerned with saving the planet in all ways, big and small. It can be hard to know what to get them for gifts because let’s face it, so many products on the market are cheap, wasteful, and not planet-friendly at all.
I like to suggest gifts that are plastic free because anytime we eliminate plastic we are reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and avoiding adding more plastic to the landfills.
Truthfully, we ALL should be reducing plastic in our lives – because those small eco-conscious decisions DO make a difference. So give these gifts to everyone you know! They are perfect for friends, teachers, neighbors, and anyone who helps out in your life.
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Plastic Free Gifts They Will Appreciate
These eco-friendly gifts from Earth Hero all have one thing in common – they are all plastic free and as a result, they help to eliminate waste, while still being practical, useful, and thoughtful gifts that the recipient will love to use!
Self Care Kit
You really can’t go wrong with the gift of self care! This thoughtful gift is inspired by two traditional Japanese practices that stimulate detoxification and lymphatic drainage, containing a dry brush and your choice of a jade or rose quartz gua sha tool.
Here are some more eco-friendly gift ideas for you.
Ceramic Travel Mug
Anytime you can skip the disposable coffee cups is a win for the planet. This ceramic travel mug is lead free of course and has a food-grade silicone lid. Plus, a ceramic mug is so much nicer to drink out of than paper! United by Blue removes 1 pound of trash from our waterways for every product purchased.
Winter Tea Gift Box
The chilly winter won’t seem so bad with this set of delicious herbal teas from Flying Bird Botanicals. This set includes four tins of unique tea blends: Throat Soothe, Quiet Cough, Peaceful Spirit, and Cold Comfort. The herbs are sourced from farmers in the Pacific Northwest and the teabags are made from corn starch and are free of microplastics.
Sunshine Bathroom Bundle
This sweet-smelling bundle includes everything you need for your shower including shampoo and conditioner bars, soap bar and decadent body butter in a citrusy scent of pineapple, mango, citrus and vanilla.
Organic Lotion Bar
This organic lotion bar is made from all-natural plant oils and butters that moisturize, heal, and soothe dry skin. It comes in a metal container that is great for travel, keep in your purse, or near your nightstand!
Soy Candle
These natural candles are made with non-toxic soy wax and hand-poured into apothecary inspired glass amber jars with a Kraft paper label and brass lid. Choose from a variety of enticing scent combinations.
Decomposition Notebook
These sustainable, plastic-free notebooks are perfect for everything from journaling to school notes or work to-do lists. They are made in the USA from 100% post-consumer recycled paper, printed with soy ink, and assembled with a sewn binding.
Natural Soap Bar
Upgrade their shower routine with a beautiful bar of handmade soap. Suds and Eco makes aromatherapy soap bars with nourishing ingredients that are suitable for face & body. Choose from a variety of lovely scents.
Organic Hair Ties
Traditional hair ties are made with plastic but KOOSHOO hair ties are made from organic cotton and natural tree rubber. They are 100% plastic-free and are meant to be used over and over but are completely biodegradable at the end of their useful life.
More zero-waste gifts ideas!
Lip & Cheek Stain
Multi-tasking makeup makes a wonderful gift, especially when it comes in plastic-free packaging! This lip and cheek tint is made from organic and cruelty-free ingredients that are very hydrating.
Bamboo Baby Fork & Spoon
So many baby products are made from plastic so it’s refreshing to find gifts for parents that are plastic-free. This bamboo fork & spoon set is made from USDA certified organic bamboo and finished with food-safe oil. They are perfectly sized for small hands and mouths.
Link Felt Dog Toy
This felted dog toy is handcrafted out of humanly collected wool by a co-op of female artisans in Nepal. The non-toxic dyed fibers are digestible, and the texture of the fiber is great at keeping your pup’s teeth clean!
About EarthHero
EarthHero is an online store dedicated to helping people live sustainably by choosing products that are eco-friendly, plastic-free, non-toxic, and long-lasting. Everything on their site is vetted through a 5-Pillar Sourcing Methodology that includes:
- materials and ingredients
- company responsibility
- ownership and representation
- packaging and end life
- giving back
EarthHero is also a Certified B Corp, a member of 1% for the Planet, and a Climate Neutral company. I’ve worked with EarthHero for many years and they truly walk the talk!
Be sure to check out their plastic-free gifts page for even more gift ideas!
What are your favorite plastic free gifts to give?
