The Best Eco-Friendly Gifts that Make it Easy to Go Green

There’s no need to turn the thermostat up when your feet are warm, and what better way to keep them warm than with beautiful soft boiled wool slippers? Not only do Haflinger Slippers keep your feet nice and warm in the winter, but soft boiled wool also helps keep them cool in the summer too.They come in kid and adult sizes, so get a pair to spoil your feet as well as a pair for your kids!

Do you know how to pronounce HYGGE? I don't, but the concept is great and the book is a good one. Grab a copy for the hard to shop for minimalist friend or family member!

A lovely gift for gardeners, sentimental people, or the person who doesn't want any stuff - give this birth month flower grow kit from Uncommon Goods!

If you know someone who is curious about their energy consumption- a monitor will help them track and reduce consumption! Just plug this into the wall to easily monitor usage for whatever is plugged into its outlets.

Who says you can't be eco-friendly and fashionable at the same time? Karma nail polish is long lasting and chip-resistant. It's also toxin-free - you won't find TPHP, toluene, formaldehyde, DBP, camphor, xylene, formaldehyde resin, or any other harmful chemicals in this lovely nail-polish.

How cute is this pack of reusable sandwich and snack bags? I know my kids would love to pack their lunch in these bags!

We love this deep-pile 100% recycled polyester fleece fabric quarter-zip jacket from Patagonia! It's even Fair Trade Certified™ sewn

Who would't love beautiful flowers arriving on their doorstep each month? We love this subscription box because the flowers are grown on sustainable farms, they are cut to order just for you, and they are not wrapped or shipped in any plastic!

The Immune Boosting Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub Recipe is made in about 5 minutes and makes a perfect last minute practical gift! Make this recipe today and give something useful to neighbors, friends, and teachers {or keep it for yourself}!

Perfect for anyone who wants to start on their essential oil journey, this kit includes an ultrasonic diffuser and 6 popular 5 ml essential oil vials: Peppermint, Tea Tree, Lemon, Orange, Lavender, and Rosemary.

Go plastic free with this stainless steel travel utensil collection and case. It’s the perfect size to slip in your purse or bag and will make it easy for you to avoid plastic straws or silverware when you’re dining out. Never worry about skipping that straw again because you're bringing your own!

Create one-of-a-kind sustainable Tervis Tumbler drinkware this Christmas. You’ll stop using one-use plastic AND help support vital research for sustainable oceans! With so many choices (pro sports, Disney Movies, favorite TV shows, and more!) you'll find a special Tervis Tumbler for everyone on your list

This 5 Minute Upcycled Succulent Garden Gift makes a fabulous addition to your decor or a quick last minute gift idea! Since succulents are so easy to care for, I love to give them as gifts and sneak them around my house.

I love these plates and their accompanying racks. I bought them several years ago when I hosted an Iowa Blogger Gathering so I could avoid using paper plates and they have saved me so many times. If you know anyone who would like to ditch the styrofoam, paper, or plastic plates during big gathering, do them (or yourself) a solid and buy a couple of these sets!

Our most favorite water bottle of all time has to be the stainless steel HydroFlask. It really does keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot. It's lovely to look at and the large size means it's super easy to drink
the daily water requirement! If you don't have a HydroFlask yet, you need to get some!

Cloth napkins are a great way to cut out on paper trash. We've been using them for over 20 years. Switching to cloth is an easy change you can make when you want to go green.

We've had several pairs of Adidas Parley shoes over the years and love them. They're made from recycled ocean plastic and that makes them a great gift for the person who wants to go green!

Do you have a friend who has jumped on the sourdough baking bandwagon? If so, these reusable bread bags are the perfect gift!

$20

An estimated 30 million tons of food went to the landfills in 2019! Instead of throwing your food scraps out, start composing it instead! This easy all in one kit is a great way to start composting from the comfort of your own home!

Like paper napkins, we quit buying paper towels years ago - primarily to save money, but also to go green. We use regular kitchen towel, but these bamboo towels would be a lovely gift for someone making the switch from paper to cloth.

Who needs sponges when you have Swedish dishcloths? The great thing about these is that the are so absorbent and they hold up to repeated washings in the washing machine. Skip sponges and starting using Swedish dishcloths in stead!

Stock up on reusable beeswax food wraps and quit buying plastic wrap for your food! If you don't like the this type of wrap replacement, consider a set of glass food containers with lids.

How about a planner to help your friends with their plastic and sustainable living journey? Check out this planner to help inspire a more sustainable 2021!

Don't forget to package your eco-friendly gifts in friendly gift bags! Not only would a set of these drawstring bags make a great gift on their own, they're also great packaging.

This 32 page environmentally-friendly dotted grid notebook can be used over and over again so there's no wasting paper! The best - send your handwritten notes automatically to cloud servers like Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, and more!