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 Gift Ideas
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.
Cosmic Seed Kit
A gift of greenery is always welcome and plant lovers will love these seed kits inspired by their Zodiac sign! Comes in a beautiful plastic-free package. Plants can be started indoors and transferred outside eventually.
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.
Stainless Steel Cup Trio
Help someone go plastic-free in the kitchen when you give them this set of three reusable containers. The containers are made from durable, non-toxic stainless steel and the lids are made from food-safe silicone. Perfect for meal prep, storing leftovers or for packing a zero-waste lunch. Bonus: they are dishwasher, oven, and freezer safe too.
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!
Coconut Wax Candle
These natural candles are handmade in Los Angeles from vegan coconut wax and certified organic essential oils. Choose from a variety of enticing scent combinations. Packaged in a reusable wine glass or whiskey tumbler.
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. Soap Distillery makes unique cocktail-inspired soaps from 100% natural ingredients and the soaps are hand-cut in Chicago by a team of small soap makers. Choose from a variety of fun 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.
Natural Rubber Dog Bone
Give a dog a (plastic-free) bone! Dogs love chewing on these natural rubber dog bones, especially when they are filled with treats. Dog parents love that they are safe, non-toxic, and 100% biodegradable at the end of their useful life.
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?
