The holidays provide a great reminder of the ways we could reduce waste. That’s why we should all commit to giving greener gifts to everyone on our list this season. Of course, some of the best things you can do for the planet as a consumer are to acquire less stuff overall, reuse what you have, and opt to buy second-hand goods that prevent items opportunity to go to the landfill. However, we understand that this is tricky, especially when it comes to donations. If you’re shopping for gifts this holiday season, consider buying products from brands that try to be more earth-friendly and support businesses that aim to use sustainable practices.
Luckily, there are a ton of wonderful gifts out there that fit the sustainability bill. To give you a hand, below we’ve rounded up some of our favorite eco-friendly gifts from brands we love like Patagonia, Bathing Culture, Girlfriend Collective, Our Place, and more. Each of these brands manufactures real progress towards a more equitable and sustainable world, not just greenwashing.
Whether you’re buying for a relative or a peer, you’ll find that all of these gift ideas are made from recycled materials to begin with, reduce water and energy consumption in their production process, or are designed to help you. reduce long-term environmental waste. And while we ultimately need broader systemic changes in order to really take care of our environment, shopping in a way that aligns with your values can help you (and your loved ones) live more sustainably in our daily lives, which is always a good thing.
A word to the wise: Sustainable products already usually take longer to produce and are usually available in more limited quantities. That means the earlier you go holiday shopping this year, the better.
For more current picks, check out all the best gift ideas of 2022.
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