Gift Ideas For Your Eco-Friendly Loved One

Slowly but surely, more people are beginning to move towards the ethical and eco-conscious way of life. I’m sure you’ve noticed it too! This spike in sustainability could be due to various reasons such as the power of David Attenborough, or the impacts of climate change being witnessed around the globe. Regardless of the motivation, people are starting to think more about their impact on the planet.

Chances are, we now all have at least one loved one in our life that prefers to shop eco-friendly, which is why I’m hoping that this neutral gift guide might be helpful to you! Without further ado, keep on for some inspiration on what to gift the special eco-conscious individual in your life.

Unless you’re aware of the person’s serious aversion to candles, then I’m almost certain that you can never go wrong with gifting a beautifully-made candle. Put a sustainable twist on this classic gift by seeking out a soy-based option (as soy gives off fewer toxic fumes than traditional candles) and preferably one locally and handmade. Harper’s Candles and Vegan Bunny both make a lovely selection of these. 

Compared to traditional cotton, organic cotton requires much less water and zero chemicals to grow. Therefore, if you’re looking out for an item of clothing for your loved one, then opt for something that’s 100% organic cotton. Whether it’s an organic cotton t-shirt with a bold message on the front or a cute tote bag that represents something they love, there are a bunch of pieces you can find online.

Products made from recycled materials have come along way in recent years, it’s typically not even recognisable that there’s anything different about them. The idea that you’ve given something a new lease of life will undoubtedly impress any eco-friendly fan. There’s also such a massive variety of items made from recycled materials to choose from, for example, stationery, jewellery, prints, clothing, and more. 

If a scent is vegan, that means that it doesn’t contain any animal products, and if it’s cruelty-free, that means that it hasn’t been tested on animals. It can often be tough to find a decent perfume or aftershave that is both of these things, especially in high street stores, but with a little bit of research online, you’ll find the perfect product. Eden Perfumes, for example, are a vegan and cruelty-free company that create ethical versions of popular fragrances so that nobody has to miss out on their favourite aromas! 

Vegan brands are often more transparent and vigilant when it comes to sustainability and ethics. Vegan products are also likely to have a lower carbon footprint than those that contain dairy. Don’t worry if you’ve never had the chance to try vegan chocolate yet; you can take our word for it, it doesn’t taste any different to the real thing (psst, sometimes it tastes even better). Nowadays you can get vegan white chocolate, vegan dark chocolate, vegan milk chocolate, vegan alternatives to traditional chocolate bars, the list goes on! 

“What is a Zero-Waste Starter Kit?” I hear you ask! It’s essentially all of the necessary items that you need to start on your journey to creating zero waste in your life. You might seek out to buy a ready-made kit or perhaps put one together yourself if you’d like the products to be more specific. Items that may be included: stainless steel straws, reusable water bottle, reusable coffee cup, produce bags, reusable bowl covers.