Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas

You've probably seen electric scooters zooming by while you're out and about. They're getting super popular and for good reason, they're ultra portable, cheap to run and easy to use. This electric scooter from Swagtron (great name, no?) has a slew of awards, like the "best electric scooter for modest budgets 2022" by CNET and "best-designed, best priced and most well rounded scooters in 2022" by Electric Scooter Guide. Gift them this commuting e-scooter and they'll enjoy a powerful 300W motor that boosts the scooter up to 18MPH. The battery can last up to 11miles per charge and charges…

This water bottle is from the Gem-Water x Vitajuwel Collaboration and its goal is to boost their overall wellbeing. It's a new trend (or maybe that's a new to me trend) where a handblown GemPod with amethyst, rose quartz and clear quartz is on the bottom of the water bottle that is said to stimulate and sooth the mind and emotions, foster tranquility and support healthy and radiant skin. That sounds good, but if none of that happens, at least they have an awesome water bottle. Each one is made in Germany and uses fair mined gemstones. Borosilicate glass means it's…

Make sure they have no excuse to get their daily water goals met with this world's first self-cleaning water bottle and water purification system. Gone are the days of constant scrubbing to get great tasting water. The bottle uses special technology developed by PureVis that eliminates up to 99% of bio-contaminants like E. coli. This is automatically activated every 2 hours or as needed with the touch of a button on top. Choose either the insulated version that keeps cold drinks cold for 24 hours and hot drinks hot for 12, or the super lightweight non-insulated version. There are 6…

Everyone could use a good insulated, leak proof food container like this top rated one from Hydro Flask. It comes in four colors (baltic blue, snapper red, blackberry purple and peppercorn grey) and will keep their food warm for hours and never spill in their bag. They'll use this frequently - lunch for work, keeping food fresh for when they make dinner, storing treats that need to be kept in an air tight container and more. In addition to keeping hot foods hot, it works the same way for cold foods, keeping them perfectly chilled until they are ready…

This is a neat camping gadget that turns fire into electricity. A special patented combustion technology creates a vortex of smokeless flames for a campfire that will not only cook their meals but also charge up their gear. Charges phones, lights, portable speakers and more and has a built-in 3,200mAh battery to store power for later. They can burn sticks, wood or pellets and it'll boil a 1-liter pot of water in 4minutes 30 seconds. Comes with a bonus FlexLight with advanced LED technology to lite up surroundings. Promising review: Best bit of kit I've ever owned , cooked…

A modern take on traditional pillows that lasts up to 10 times longer than other pillows. It's filled with organic hemp hulls (think plant seed hulls) that are tucked between layers of organic cotton. The hemp will mold to the shape of their head for unmatched support. It even one-ups memory foam by allowing better airflow so they'll keep cool all night long. On top of that it's also eco-friendly, by using GOTS certified organic double knit cotton, GOTS certified organic jersey knit cotton and eco zippers that are made with recycled PET. GOTS is an acronym for Global Organic…

Chocolate is always a good gift and Seattle Chocolate has a top rated assorted truffle box that's bursting with gourmet delights. There are no less than 12 unique flavored truffles they can explore, from a classic dark chocolate truffle to something a bit more adventurous like the Mexican hot chocolate truffle or champagne truffles. Seattle Chocolate is also big on eco friendliness and sustainability, working with cacao harvesters in Peru and West Africa to better improve quality of life. Even the wrappers of the truffles are compostable, made from eucalyptus trees. Each purchase also supports Girls Inc, inspiring all…

These top rated pencils do more than just write or draw. Hidden in the tips of each pencil are seeds that can be used once the pencil gets too short and worn out. They'll simply turn the pencil upside down and "plant" the seeds that will grow into a number of different plants. Each pencil has the type of seeds it has written along the pencil stem. Here are some of the seeds included: Basil Cherry Tomato Coriander Daisy Forget Me Not Sage Sunflower  Thyme These are the original and world's first plantable pencil, Sprout has developed the perfect…

They'll leave this solar panel to charge up in the daytime and then recharge their phones, AirPods, bike lights, Bluetooth speakers and more when they need it. It's like having a natural eco friendly power bank always at the ready to charge up their electronics. It works by hanging it on any window with the built in suction cup, then after a few hours it'll have enough charge to boost up their other electronic gear. Another cool feature about this top rated solar panel recharger is the transparent, durable plastic so you can see the solar technology doing it's…

This countertop auto food composter will turn their left over food scraps like veggies and chicken bones into fertilizer overnight. It's from Vitamix, the people behind the top selling blender that you've probably seen on QVC/Amazon. It's the smallest powered food composter you can buy and over 400+ people love. The built-in charcoal filter keeps odor down and they'll be able to use the fertilizer on their potted and garden plants after just a few hours and a push of a button. Promising review: Day 1 this thing is awesome. Started it up at 8pm and woke up to…

Outdoor apparel experts Patagonia have branched off and created a line of seafood products that are top rated by over 100 people. Their seafood is harvested using strict standards that allow for abundant fish in the future and they work with organizations like the Wild Fish Conservancy to make sure they are doing the right thing. Patagonia says that, "this is seafood you can enjoy with a peaceful conscience". Promising review: This was a birthday gift for my father, and he could not stop raving about how incredible this gift was. The flavor and taste / freshness of the…

This top rated gift idea not only has an insane amount of reviews (42,000+), but each bracelet that's purchased pulls 1-pound of trash from our oceans. The bracelet cord its self is even made from 100% 4ocean recovered plastic and the beads are post-consumer recycled glass. Oh and they're not done yet. The shipping of the 4ocean bracelet is carbon neutral, too. Unisex & adjustable. Promising review: I absolutely love it. Great quality and everytime I look at it I smile thinking of its meaning. Can't wait for the second one I ordered to come in. Looking foward to…

With this DIY pottery kit, they'll have everything they need to sculpt, carve, paint and seal their own succulent plant pots, trinket dishes, vases, candle holders, sculptures and more. Top rated by over 570+ people, it's a fun way to relax, be creative and make something useful. These kits are kind to our planet too. Each one makes use of recyclable materials including sugarcane biopolymers, aluminum and 100% recyclable plastics. Promising review: My wife bought the Sculptd pottery kit for us as an activity to do together for Valentine’s Day and we had a blast making our little pots…

These are a cross between half slipper and half sock. They're called Gripper Slippers and they're super cozy. On the inside is a soft brushed lining to keep their feet toasty warm and special grips on the outside help prevent slipping unlike typical socks. They'll even get a small travel bag for the Gripper Slippers to make packing for travel easy. Bombas donates one pair of socks to homeless shelters for every pair purchased. Promising review: This was my first purchase and I’m extremely pleased with my slippers, as they grip well and so easy to get on/off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0Z5goJWAqA…

These are probably the most eco friendly socks available right now. Aside from coming in calming neutral colors like calming green, gray heather and dark green, they're also fair trade, vegan certified and GOTS certified. GOTS is an acronym for Global Organic Textile Standard. In short, it's a standard set world-wide that has recognized requirements for organic textiles. Each sock is made up of 75% fair-trade organic cotton, 23% recycled polyester and 2% elastane. Each purchase of these socks plants 12 trees in developing countries. They'll be comfortable with Terry padding in the sole and they have a compression band…

Get them a super original gift idea like these vinyl record roses! Made from real vinyl records and repurposed into beautiful roses - with wire stems - they can decorate their kitchen counter, living room, bathroom or anywhere that needs a splash of retro-modern decor. Choose between a 5-inch diameter or 2.5-inch diameter rose and a ton of different color combinations like red, pink, yellow, green, blue, purple and even rainbow colored. Reviewers love what they've received, mentioning how original it is and how well the decor fits in and even upgrades their existing room style. There's also mention…

They love keeping Mother Nature happy and Earth's environment is important to them - then this zero waste tooth care starter kit might be their next favorite thing. Included in the 4-piece all natural kit: Bamboo Toothbrush Bamboo Travel Case Mini Toothpaste Bottle Silk Floss Bottle The mission of Seek Bamboo is to reduce the need for plastic in the bathroom and this starter kit is a great way your gift receiver can help with the cause. Choose between mint toothpaste tablets or activated charcoal for an extra deep clean. The travel case is perfect if they're away from home…

They'll love both the beautiful decorative designs and the eco friendliness of these all natural Bee's Wrap. Instead of using plastic bags or cling film, they can use one of these wraps - made from certified organic cotton, responsibly sourced beeswax, organic plant oil and tree resin. Here's how they work: They'll use the warmth of their hands to shape a Bee's Wrap around food so that it has a protective , breathable seal. Fruits, veggies, bread and cheese can all be used with a Bee's Wrap. Hand wash each wrap in cool water with mild dish soap then…

This shampoo bar replaces 2-3 typical plastic shampoo bottles, it's a great eco-friendly gift that has a ton of top rated reviews (over 7,400!). Aside from the warm and fuzzy feeling they'll get knowing they're helping the planet, the shampoo contains everything they want and non of the bad stuff that can appear in traditional shampoo bottles. They'll love that there aren't any harsh stripping ingredients and it will leave their hair soft and clean. If they love what you gift them and they continue to buy shampoo bars from The Earthling Co, they can divert up to 15…

She will see their new wine bottle wind chimes every day - they look so colorful and have a soothing, relaxing chiming sound they love. They look great on her patio, deck or sunroom to brighten up the space with an elegant and fun design. The Etsy shop that makes these recycled wine bottle wind chimes inspects each one not once, but twice to make sure they're up to the highest standards of quality. The bottom of the wine bottles are removed and replaced with a band of copper to protect against any rough edges and add a bit…

Give her a couple of these beautiful handmade glass wine bottle stoppers to both preserve their precious wine and brighten up their kitchen. Each one of these colorful glass wine bottle stoppers are handmade by heating glass to nearly 2,000 degrees and then rolled in bits of crushed colored glass to create unique designs. These are an awesome unique wine gift idea that can potentially last for a long long time. Promising Review: Love the uniqueness of this, every year it gets harder to buy the perfect gift for my cousin who grew up on the farm neighboring ours.…

Up-cycled hand stamped plant name spoons! These have five names of their favorite herbs or flowers embedded right into the spoons themselves. Choose which names are stamped onto the spoons - up to 9 letters - at checkout by leaving a note for the seller. Choose between teaspoons or tablespoons and they'll get these handmade plant name markers delivered to their doorstep. Each set is made to order, so they'll be getting a truly unique and thoughtful gift that will last forever. All the spoons are true vintage silver plated and the spoons will show signs of wear that…

This is a pot-less plant that's created by having a plant's root system wrapped in a soil and live moss mixture and then bound with twine to hold it together. The plant is a philodendron and it'll ship alive and healthy so your gift receiver juts has to unbox, find a good place to hang it and water it as needed. The plants the Etsy seller uses for the Kokedama balls love the moist environment that the moss provides, making an ideal microcosm for it to thrive. Each plant comes with a care card so they'll know how to…

An ultra plush bathrobe to deliver a luxury experience every morning. Made from biodegradable bamboo that's sourced from sustainably run, organic bamboo farms. In addition, the bathrobe was created in a way that helps the earth by avoiding emissions generated by driving a vehicle, saving 226 days worth of drinking water and over 800 hours of light bulb energy saved. Over 240+ ratings have earned this bathrobe a 4.2/5 average rating, with people commenting how cozy it is and how well it washes. It's also lightweight but still warm. Choose from classic white or dark grey colors and in…