10 Super Fun Eco-Friendly Gifts

The holidays are here! This means it’s time to find a special something for every lucky duck who made it to your gift list. It might be a gift for someone from your family or someone from your friend circle.

Picking the right present is no easy feat, and everybody knows that. It is even harder to select gifts if the recipient is a college student who is about to graduate. There are so many options to select from. They already have their graduation gown, maybe they could use a diploma frame or something more personalized that they can utilize for their future. Similarly, choosing gifts for elders can be difficult sometimes. If you do not know their preferences, then you are likely to be confused.

That is why I’ve gathered a few ideas for gifts for the folks in your life who you adore. All of the following are eco-friendly gifts (and awesome) — sure to please even the pickiest people. From recycled clothes to adorable animals, there’s something for everyone! Happy shopping!

1. Adopt a Farm Animal

Adopting a pig, cow or chicken is an amazing way to support a good cause while giving a unique gift to the animal lover in your life. And seriously, who can resist these adorable darlings?

2. Recycled Crayons

Who doesn’t love coloring? These super cute art supplies are made from discarded crayons. The art lover in your life can use them to create their very own masterpiece.

3. Parks Project Candle

Have a friend who loves the National Parks? These park-inspired, magical-smelling candles burn for 80 hours and each purchase supports a project of the parks.

4. Reusable Produce Bags

For people who are ditching plastic, these super-cute bags are perfect for produce. Turnip the beet!

5. Recycled Faux Fur Slippers

These uber-cozy slippers are made from recycled faux fur, and they’re the ultimate in cuffing season comfort!

6. Recycled Cotton Hoodie

These color pop hoodies are made with recycled and organic cotton, and they couldn’t be cuter! Plus, they’re comfy cozy for the cooler weather. Also, using recycled products are good for the environment and for humanity, at large. But recycled or not, hoodies are cute companions and I have never heard anyone say they have enough of these. So, gifting a recycled hoodie is indeed a good option. However, in case you couldn’t procure a recycled one, a customized piece from companies like Mato & Hash might save you.

7. Vegan Sneakers

Rothy’s has a whole lineup of gorgeous shoes and sneakers, all vegan and made with sustainable, eco-friendly materials.

8. Vegan Leather Backpack Tote

This stunning convertible tote is soft, supple and made from vegan leather. It switches from a backpack to a shoulder bag — ideal for anyone who’s always on-the-go!

9. Jenga Ocean

Ok, so Jenga is the most fun game EVER and it’s even better when all the pieces are made from discarded fishing nets. This popular party game is made from 25 square feet of nets that would otherwise be choking the ocean — how awesome is that?

10. Vegan Chocolates

These delightfully creamy candies are perfect for the chocolate lover in your life. Opt for bars, chews, truffles or any of the other delicious options.

Hannah Sentenac

Hannah Sentenac

A wizard of words, lover of all living things and vegan mac 'n cheese master, Hannah is the vegan girl behind bharmless.com. Her writing has appeared in Live Happy magazine, the Miami New Times, OneGreenPlanet.com, MindBodyGreen.com, FoodRevolution.org and numerous other publications and websites. She's obsessed with vegan pizza and crop tops, the holidays, and all things Los Angeles. You can reach Hannah directly at hannah@bharmless.com.

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