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The Only Sustainable Gift Guide You Need
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items Come one, come all to the only gift guide you need! It’s no secret I’m into about sustainability, BUT I’m also really into GIFT GUIDES! I LOVE watching people put together curated lists of items they think other people will love as well; however, I w...https://www.krystalynngier.com/blog/the-only-sustainable-gift-guide-you-need
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The Hosting Mom
The Trendy Cousin
The Foodie Friend
The Homebody
Your Eco Friend
Sustainable Stocking Stuffers
The Hosting Mom
For the mom that has everything and begs to host every major holiday. Get them something they’ll use and appreciate this year!
Made Trade hand selects only the most beautifully designed, consciously crafted goods from around the world that put people and our planet first.
Thessaly Recycled Copper Rectangle Platter
If the tray is not your mom’s thing, maybe a bread basket. I can just SMELL the warm, fresh rolls in this basket. :)
Bread Warmer + Basket - Bird Oval
Serving trays with inserts that can be changed and made new! Perfect for the minimalist host who only wants one tray to work for every event.
Statement Home
Stunning pieces made with the planet in mind.
Ana Luisa
A 100% cruelty-free fashion house using better materials for you and the world.
Samara Bags
These puzzles are beautiful and made from recycled materials! Perfect for the hosting mom who likes to have fun things for guests to do when they arrive, or just loves to do a puzzle when they’re relaxing.
Ordinary Habit - Highly Designed Premium Puzzles & Wellness Products
While Brooklinen isn’t much of a sustainable brand, it IS a brand that provides high quality products that will last a long time. Because after a long day of hosting, it’s important for a good night’s rest. <3
Luxe Sateen Hardcore Sheet Bundle
These reusable paper towels are EVERYTHING to me! They are super absorbent and help clean things so quickly with just a bit of water! Makes for cleaning up a hosted event a breeeezeeee.
Papaya Reusables | Home of The Reusable Paper Towel
The Trendy Cousin
This is the guide for that person in your life who always shows up in trendiest clothes and knows all the latest trends. Like what do you even get that person??
Adorable shoes and accessory options that are tehically made!
Ethically Made Shoes & Accessories — Nisolo
A clean fragrance brand that is so chic! Sure to wow your trendy friend who always ahs the latest and greatest!
By Rosie Jane - Fragrance Discovery Set
The reusable eye mask that’s trending! Perfect for the skincare lover in your life.
Dieux Forever Eye Mask
I looooooove my Vejas shoes! They lean on the pricey-er side, but I love the street style & how they are ethically made!
VEJA Shoes
These are made from recycled ocean plastic!
Opolis Sunglasses - Devlin
Fill you're old candle jars with new ECO candle wax from Everly! I LOVE all of their clean scents! Code is KRYS15 to save some $$$$!
Everly | Clean Candles, Minus The Waste
Fable is a sustainable dinning ware brand with items that are a beautiful addition to someone’s kitchen.
Fable - Ceramic Cafe Set
Candle warmers have been around for a while, and have been known to help extend the life of your candles. Try opting for one made by a small business, like this one from Etsy to support small business. (P.S. Pair with a Soy or Beeswax candle for a cu...
Candle Warmer with Adjustable Height, Dimmer
A sustainably made wallet is a great addition for someone who gives off the “timeless” vibe.
Classic Wallet Woven Almond
Silk PJ’s are a wonderful gift to elevate someone’s loungewear!
Mulberry Silk Shorties Pyjamas - Natural Ivory with Navy Piping
GORGEOUS pieces and supports a small woman owned brand!
Flourré - Sustainable Jewlery
The Foodie Friend
This is the guide for that person in your life who always shows up in trendiest clothes and knows all the latest trends. Like what do you even get that person??
Perfect for the baker in your life!
Madagascar Vanilla Lover's Bundle
Love the spice of life? This may be great for someone who is always cooking up something new!
Build Your Own Spice Shelf
If your person is obsessed with cookbooks and loves to try new recipes, a sleek cookbook holder would suit them nicely.
Balsamo Recycled Lucite Cookbook Holder
A portion of the proceeds go to elephant conservatories, so you can feel good about every cocktail you’re making this holiday season.
Elephant Gin - Your Online Shop for Premium Gin - B Corp Certified
Believe it or not, West Elm has sustainable practices! Opting for a nice serving bowl may be a great addition to your foodies’ kitchen!
Pure Ceramic Footed Decorative Bowl
The Homebody
All the coziest items, all in one place! Get the homebody in your life a gift that not only makes them feel good, but the planet too.
Gift the person who always has a candle lit, something different this year with a Reed Diffuser.
Stink London | The Original Refillable Reed Diffusers
Each pair of socks will support a non-profit of your choice! Perfect for a homebody who loves to relax while also supporting communities in need.
Conscious Step | Wear What You Believe In
A beautiful set made from recycled glass.
Handblown Moroccan Glassware and Pitcher
This one is a package free option! Gift your homebody something to relax them with a massage at your local spa! They’ll thank you later.
Massage at your Local Spa
A trendy product to get the glowiest & lightest look, from a brand with sustainable values!
Saie | Clean Makeup You'll Love
A long-wearing & crease-free refillable eyeshadow with a silky, pigmented finish.
Shadow Crayon + Brush
I'm OBSESSED with these refillable candles!! Code is KRYS15 if you'd like to save some $$$
Arbor Made | Refillable & Eco-Friendly Candles
Your Eco Friend
This person is ready to make eco changes and has expressed they only want sustainable and eco-friendly gifts this year. Here’s a list of unique gifts you can get them this year!
Stasher bags are basically the Range Rover of reusable plastic bags. Get them, your eco friend will love you forever.
Reusable Silicone Bags | Reusable Snack, Sandwich & Storage Bags
Literally anything from Package Free is a wonderful gift for your eco friend, plus it’s practical! These are all items they’re sure to use. Also a great option for someone who has just moved!
Package Free Sustainable - ZERO WASTE KITS
The only water bottle that has lasted me YEARS no matter how many times I’ve dropped it.
Hydro Flask Reusable Bottles
Support your local shop and gift a houseplant this year. They really liven a place up.
House Plant
If they’re a BIG plant person, then a a subscription would be so cool for them!
Succulent Studios | Monthly Succulent Subscription Box
Sustainable Stocking Stuffers
Small gifts that won’t break the bank and are the perfect stocking stuffer for your person!
Small but mighty! These are great to keep cut fruits and vegetables fresh and small for a stocking.
Food Huggers©: Reduce Plastic, Save your food and money
The Raw Minerals sunscreen comes in plastic free packaging and has great reviews!
FACE + BODY TIN SPF 30 *Plastic Free*
A small but super useful item for removing lint and pet hair.
Grove Co. Two-Sided Eco Lint Brush - No Waste
The perfect tool to keep clothes in good shape. You can probably find ones a bit cheaper, but I love the look of this one. :)
Pilo 2 Fabric Shaver & Lint Roller Set
My favorite lip product lately! Ilia is a great brand with sustainable values and high quality products.
Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm - Tinted Lip Balm | ILIA Beauty
The Outdoor Adventurer
All the best sustainable and ethical gifts for the person who loves to be outside and never fails to take a photo of the sunset.
The self-watering, self-fertilizing Farmstand makes it easy for them to grow their own food at home! Now it is expensive, so I'll add another cheaper option.
Lettuce Grow indoor and outdoor hydroponic Farmstand
The perfect garden for growing herbs and flowers all year round, plus it’s small enough for someone who lives in an apartment.
Click n Grow - The Smart Garden 3
If they’re a fan of national parks, check out Parks Project which donates to U.S. national parks & has different apparel for each park.
Parks Project | National Parks Apparel & Gear Made with Purpose
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Stojo - Collapsible Bowls and Cups
If they’re a fresh flowers girlie, a reusable flower tote. I have this one and I’m such a fan. Definitely beats using a plastic bag.
Fresh Cut Flowers Tote
I found this brand on TikTok, and it’s so cool. The inside of the coolers are made from coconut shells and the design is so minimal and sleek.
Nutshell Coolers: Made from Coconuts
When they’re outside all day, there is no doubt they want to come home and relax in a pair of comfy slippers!
Freewaters® - Eco-Friendly Footwear, Sustainable Leather Sandals
Happy Earth has custom bundles based on someone’s personality and/or interests and donates to environmentally friendly causes.
Happy Earth - Gift Bundles
The “I don’t want anything this year, just your love” Family Member
We all know someone who says this every year and it leaves you stumped because you simply have no clue what to you get them. To be honest, they would be fine if you didn’t get them anything! But if you’re adamant on getting them something, this list ...
Not only do they look super cool and come in lots of shapes and sizes, but Rareform bags are up cycled from old billboards.
RAREFORM - Upcycled Bags
It’s time to introduce your person to refillable candles. That’s RIGHT. REFILLABLE. (Plus the smells are so super good). Code is KRYS15 to save some $$$$!
Refillable & Reusable Candles | Arbor Made
Do they like to garden? Get them something small like a Bee Pollinator Kit! These are super cute and also perfect for helping save the bees!
Pollinator Garden - Set of 3
If they like to journal, a notebook where you can reuse the pages over and over again may be just what they need.
reMarkable - Reusuable E-Notebook
Again on the gardening note, I love the Lomi. It’s a bit pricey, but allows you to compost your food scraps overnight for fresh soil for your garden in the morning!
Lomi - Home Composter
Support a small farm by getting your low maintenance recipient a subscription to high quality maple syrup! Especially good for someone who loves syrup, pancakes, or even prefers to cook with maple syrup instead of regular sugar.
Maple Syrup Subscription
Check out these shopping guides for more ideas!
Sustainable Shopping Guides for People Who Give a Damn
The Frequent Traveler
Last week they were sipping wine as a winery, next week they are jet setting to somewhere super cool and your internal monologue is thinking “man, I can’t WAIT for them to invite me with them one day”. Yea, it’s not as fun waiting to see their photos...
I’ve mentioned them before, but I LOVE Unites By Blue. They’re mission is to clean up our oceans, and the profits from this company are able to help fund that mission! Highly recommend the clothes and the bags.
Travel Bags - United by Blue
If they’re traveling a lot, maybe a travel pillow made from sustainable materials is something they’d appreciate!
Sustainable Organic Mini Pillow for Traveling
These are life changing. For those in your life that seem to always be on the go - a cup that can condense to fit anywhere is a game changer. Say GOODBYE to single use plastics!
Stojo Collapsible Cup
Larq water bottles are SO cool. They are able to filter the water through the straw, so it’s a great gift if you know someone who travels a lot without access to filtered water.
LARQ Bottle Filtered
While this is a pricey gift, luggage will last them a LONG time. These are made with recyclable materials!
Paravel | Sustainable Luggage, Bags, & Travel Accessories
Investing in luggage brands who are investing in sustainable and ethical materials and processes is KEY!
ROAM Luggage - Premium Built-to-Order Luggage
The Recent Graduate/ College Student
Sustainable and ethical gift ideas for the recent college grad - and heck let’s throw in some gifts for the current college student as well!
I love the idea of getting glasses customized of the college town, or even a set of their hometown, college town, and town they’re moving to after graduation!
Custom Etched Glasses, Barware & Unique Gifts | Well Told
College kids love food! Gift them a card . Not a gift card person? Then pair it with a wagon or cart to help carry groceries!
Grocery Store Gift Card
There is no doubt in my mind that college students and recent grads drink a LOT of coffee. Pair with fair trade coffee for extra pizzazz.
Clara French Press
Backpacks get worn down quick since they’re used so much. A new backpack could be perfect!
Backpacks | United By Blue
When I was in college, 99% of the time I wore an oversized sweater. So this is for sure something they’d use!
Crewneck Sweatshirt - For Days
Go the package free route and get a subscription for them!
Hungryroot Subscription
A meal kit they can use to learn how to cook better meals!
HelloFresh®: Fresh Food & Meal Kit Delivery Service
Go the package free route and get a subscription for them! Most are reasonably priced!
Spotify Subscription
For $60, this is a great gift for anyone who doesn't have one!
Costco Membership
Balling on Budget (Under $20)
Do NOT go into debt to get gifts this season! There are so many things you can gift to the people in your life that are affordable, but can still have sentimental and meaningful value to them. This list covers some of my favorite gifts (including fre...
I love that brands are starting to create items that can be reused over and over again! Something like this is perfect for the self care junkie in your life.
Onekind - Reuseable Eye Masks
There is something so special about passing down a favorite recipe! Plus if it’s something you could make (like a batch of cookies or a bread loaf) you could gift the baked good with the recipe on top of the box! So cutie.
Pass down a family recipe!
Homemade ornaments are so sentimental, especially if you made them in honor of a special occasion (moving in together, anniversary, kids, or another life event). I like this recipe
Homemade Ornaments
An easy gift to make - plus you can make a whole batch of 8 8oz bottles for under $50. Here’s a recipe for you.
Homemade Vanilla
Grab one from a local plant nursery for a unique and affordable gift!
Houseplant
Let’s normalize regifting! If it’s been sitting around untouched for over 2 months, think about gifting it to someone who will actually enjoy it! ALSO, you’d be surprised at how many amazing items you can find at the thrift store like vases, baskets,...
Regift Thrift | eBay Stores
This has saved me from using SO many makeup wipes!! It removes makeup with JUST water!
The Makeup Eraser
The purchase of one bracelet gives to conservation efforts & gives you a tracker to a sea turtle to watch where they go!
Adopt a Sea Turtle! Tracking Bracelet
No Packaging Required (Experience Gifts)
I get it, not all of us want to wrap individual gifts. Or maybe you realized you need a last minute gift and don’t have time to wrap something. This guide is focused on experiences that would be appreciated!
If they’re a workaholic (like me, lol) and stressed out a lot (thanks anxiety!), a massage is a gift they would be SO thankful for.
Massage
If they are a music junkie, gift them tickets to a music artist they’ve been wanting to see! This is a gift that will give life long memories.
Concert Tickets
I got this idea from my internet friend Delilah. Create a meaningful playlist of songs that make you think of that person!
A Personalized Playlist
Donation in their name - ask for their charity of choice (they can’t turn that down!)
Charity Navigator: Charity Ratings and Donor Resources
Gift a cooking class! It's the gift that keeps on giving!
In-Store Cooking Classes | Sur La Table
Relationship
So you’re looking for something to celebrate your relationship? these are all couple gifts that just scream “I’m taken”.
Get a monthly subscription of dates so you can set aside time to do something unique together!
Datebox - Subscription
On the same concept of dates, this book is a great idea to spend quality time together.
The Adventure Book
Get matching undies! They’re sustainable too, made with MicroModal sourced from beechwood pulp and ethically sewn by partners around the globe.
Matching Undies - MeUndies
Get something cute and sentimental while supporting a local artist!
Custom Song Art - Etsy
Celebrate your anniversary with a book dedicated to your anniversary!
New York Times Custom Anniversary Book
Sustainable Kids (Gifts for Kids 1-8)
Sometimes kids are the hardest to shop for! As they get older, their interests change and toys come and go in seconds. So how can you be sustainable? My advice is to gift something that they can use forever or something that won’t create clutter in t...
If you know their favorite snack or drink, gift it! The kids will actually eat/drink it and the parents will thank you for that.
Their Favorite Drink/Snack
Kids LOVE slime. You can even make homemade slime using old ingredients in your house - even better, do a ”make your own” kit and y’all can make it together!
Slime Kit to make together!
Gift forever toys that can be used for many different things!
MAGNA-TILES® - America's #1 Magnetic Building Sets Brand
Magna Tiles, light bright and/or Lincoln logs that can be used for a long time. These are toys that will last for many years for kids!
The Original Lincoln Logs
Another fan favorite toy for kids that will last a long time!
Lite Brite Classic
Bath tub paint or something fun for the bath is helpful because it will actually get used and appreciates!
Pacha Soap Co. Bath Crayon
Gifting a timeless Jewelry box for the young girl in your life is something they will love and cherish for a long time.
Gorgeous Greenhouse Musical Treasure Box
Pair a notebook with these cool colored pencils that can be planted to grow seeds when they’ve finished them!
Plantable Colored Pencils - 8pk
For Him
It’s funny how guys can be so difficult to shop for! Here’s my list of sustainable and ethical “dude” gifts for the guys in your life, but my one piece of advice is to upgrade a daily item they’re already using. Let’s get into it.
Sustainable shoes with a cult following!
Allbirds Shoes | Sustainable Footwear
If your guy is the WORST at packing (like me, lol) then think about gifting them packing cubes to help keep their suitcases organized.
Packing Cube Quad
If they are on the go or if their phone seems to be dying all the time - get them one of the sustainable chargers from Go Nimble! They’re probably one of the most eco-friendly chargers on the market.
Nimble Portable Chargers
Ever heard of a solar powered watch before? Yea, it’s so cool.
Solar Powered Watch
Why do I feel like guys are attached to an old wallet that is hanging on my a thread? Upgrade their old wallet for a new one from this brand based in Australia that sourced responsibly.
Sustainable Wallets - Bellroy
Who DOESN'T find themself needing batteries? Give the fixer-upper in your life a cool battery back for all their misc projects!
Better Battery Co. - Eco Friendly Batteries