After a difficult year, many of us are likely excited for the upcoming holiday season. To help you prepare, I’ve decided to release my sustainable gift guide earlier than usual. Personally, I enjoy giving gifts, and I often turn to plants as my go-to option. However, there are moments when I want to do something extra special and give gifts from my favorite sustainable brands. The list I’ve compiled has something for everyone, and each item is made with conscious materials in an ethical manner. I believe that giving a gift that is kind to both the planet and its inhabitants makes it even more rewarding.
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Awl Snap, $140
Have your hands free for taking care of business when you wear the Ester Fanny Pack on your hip or across your chest. Handcrafted with love in Richmond, Virginia.
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MZ, $139
A roomy yet lightweight crossbody, the Montañas fits all of your essentials, including a 13” or smaller laptop. All MZ bags are ethically-made by artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico.
20% off (excluding sale items) with promo code: sustainablychic.
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JJ Winks, $85
Not only is the Girl Trip Nightgown the softest thing ever, it has their signature “Light Hug®” built in so you can go braless! It also comes in several different colors.
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Wolven, $88
Combining psychedelic patterns with soft oranges and blues, these leggings are made for day-dreamers. Made using post-consumer recycled plastic!
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ABLE, $148
Super comfy, the Merly denim jacket is made from cotton & lyocell. It’s the perfect combo of vintage tomboy & feminine, with a faded ripped wash you can wear in any season.
20% off with promo code: SustainablyChic20
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Tamga Designs, $120
Ethically-made in Bali, this lovely dress is made from 100% Micro TENCEL®. It’s a breezy and feminine silhouette that glides with every step you take!
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Avre, $95
These slip-on sneakers are so comfortable, and are made from recycled plastic bottles. The textured knit upper & platform sole forms to your foot for a supportive yet freeing fit.
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Sylven New York, $395
What beauties! The vegan Nappa boots are handcrafted in Italy from 100% recycled fibers, with a renewable plant-based lining and regenerated rubber sole.
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Organic Cotton Reversible Bralette
Azura Bay, $69
Great for lounging around or working out, this super comfy & cute bralette was made ethically in Los Angeles out of GOTS organic cotton (combined with some spandex) and colored with vegetable dyes. Sizes go up to 2XL (38E).
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Solios, $254
The average lifetime of a watch battery is only 2 years. This watch will need one battery over its lifetime, eliminating the production of 20 batteries per watch. Yay for solar energy!
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Nordgreen, $194
Danish Design byJakob Wagner. Not only are these watches timeless in design (& affordable), but they are also very versatile because of their interchangeable straps.
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Chilote, $80
Keep your feet cozy at home. These slippers are 100% hand-crafted by artisan women in Patagonia using locally-sourced natural sheep wool & up-cycled salmon leather.
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Conscious Step, $39.95
Perfect for family & friends who love the environment & care about equality. This Gift box comes with 3 pairs of organic, Fairtrade certified cotton socks that give back to The Trevor Project!
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The Tote Project, $29.99
Help your family ditch the single-use bags & switch to this roomy tote! Ethically-made in India with organic cotton, this tote empowers survivors of sex trafficking.
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Incipio, $40
Yes, you can compost this cell phone case when you are done using it! The Organicore is made out of plants, and comes in sizes for both iPhones & Androids.
20% off with promo code: sustainablychic
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Z Wraps, $33
5-Pack comes with 2 small, 2 medium, & 1 large wrap—Z Wraps are the perfect plastic wrap alternative for your zero waste kitchen. Made from cotton & beeswax, they can be washed and reused over & over.
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EarthHero, $36
Everything you need zero-waste dishwashing: a Copper Scour Pad, Reclaimed Wooden Soap Dish, Swedish Cloths, Castile Soap & a Dish Brush.
10% off with promo code: Natalie10
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Washed Ashore, $270
The Zodiac Medallion Necklace is a two-sided engraved pendant made from recycled sterling silver & post-consumer gemstones that were extracted from vintage jewelry. The stone corresponds to the element for each sign!
20% off with code SCGIRLFRIEND until January 31st, 2021.
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Irina Victoria Jewelry, $278
What a sweet personalized gift! Each letter is handmade from scratch out of recycled 14k gold. Choose from several different chains, lengths & colors (comes in rose gold, too).
15% off with promo code: SUSTAINABLYCHIC.
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Miadonna, $252+
A classic stud earring that will never go out of style. These beauties are made from Ethical Lab-Grown Diamonds and recycled metals. Set with any shape stone of your choosing.
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Tulia’s, $68
The lovely Isabel earrings are handcrafted by indigenous artisans of the Wounaan tribe & made with palm leaf sustainably harvested from indigenous-owned lands.
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Laura Elizabeth, $295
The Courtenay Cuff is a cast of a dusty miller leaf. It is made of 100% recycled brass in addition to silver or gold plated. It’s also moveable so you can fit it perfect to you!
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Aid Through Trade, $45
This brand has been providing ethical, fair, and sustainable employment for women in Nepal since 1993. This is one of the new Roll-On® sets in the color Earthberry – so pretty!
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Valley Rose, $545
What a stunner this Pleiades constellation ring is! It’s a conceptual interpretation of the star cluster which symbolizes the seven daughters of Atlas in Greek Mythology.
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Eco-Luxury Stackable Rings
Ecksand, $600+
All three of these beauties have been made with 100% recycled gold and ethical gemstones. They are also a favorite of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. Shown above is a Pink Sapphire, a Tourmaline, & an Aquamarine,
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Fair Anita, $26
Keep all your bling together in a perfect jewelry roll, aka the ‘jewelry burrito’. Made from handwoven organic cotton by artisans in Cambodia, & screen printed with eco dyes.
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Ursa Major, $26
A luxurious, lightly-conditioning daily shampoo for healthy, manageable hair. Smells amazing with its balsam and mamadamia scent, and it’s gluten-free & vegan.
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Zambeezi, $12
Time for a lip refresh with these amazing organic beeswax lip balms. Lemongrass is my favorite, but they all smell wonderful – and work! Made with ingredients ethically sourced in Zambia, Africa.
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Ten Thousand Villages, $7.99
Handcrafted by artisans working with Sacred Mark, a workshop of their fair trade partner Prokritee in Bangladesh. These woman artisans have broken away from sex trade.
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Salvos, $65
Amazing haircare box comes with: compostable bamboo brush, neem comb, shampoo & conditioner bar, biodegradable scrunchies, & plastic-free hair ties!
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Sunrise Bliss, $26
95% Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) organic interlock knit cotton (as soft as your favorite t-shirt) and low impact dyes and 5% elastane for better stretch recovery.
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QuiQuattro, $40
Hand Loomed in Turkey, 100% Natural Cotton, Lightweight, incredibly soft, and absorbent. They make perfect bath towels or beach blankets, & are ideal for travel lovers. (P.S. Look for their new line of bath and hand towels in November!)
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RE Botanicals, $60
Classic tincture is USDA certified organic & made with U.S. grown, full-spectrum organic hemp & USDA certified organic MCT coconut oil. 1% donated to regenerative agriculture.
20% off with promo code: natalie20
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RE Botanicals, $35
A favorite of mine! Perfect before bed, or when you want to unwind. It is made with USDA certified organic hemp with Organic MCT Coconut Oil & Organic Lavender Oil.
20% off with promo code: natalie20
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Prosperity Candle, $34
The perfect start to the day! This set comes with an aromatherapy candle and aromatic shower steamers. All candles are ethically-poured and support women
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Sam & Lance, $90
This box is great for a friend or family member who is always on a journey to self-improvement and care. All of the products included are ethically made by women.
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OM Matters, $25
30 cards on how you can practice Patañjali’s 8 Limbs of Yoga each day, through physical postures, breathing exercises, meditation and philosophical practices.
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Mayamam Weavers, $64
100% handwoven by a Guatemalan Women’s Weaving Cooperative with sturdy cotton and fully lined. Super easy to care for and can be thrown in the wash & dryer.
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Prosperity Candle, $30
The lovely simplistic blue on white ceramic gives for a clean Nordic aesthetic. All their candles are ethically hand-poured and support women – plus, they smell amazing!
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GlobeIn, $50
This sweet little striped ceramic planter is made in Morocco. This is a great way to give not only one gift – but two – if you add in a nice little green friend to go along!
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SOL Organics, $99+
100% Certified Organic Cotton. 300 Thread Count. Sateen sheets are perfect to snuggle into bed with during the cold winter months. Very soft & smooth, with a silky-like luster.
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Delilah Home, $250+
Soft and luxurious sheets made from 100% hemp. Amazing quality, and the are 50% thicker than most bed sheets. They also have a 400 Thread Count for ultimate softness.
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GlobeIn, $68
Such a fun and thoughtful gift for your friends and family who love to have people over and feed them yummy food! All products included are ethically-made & support artisans.
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Made Trade, $55+
These painted beauties are turned wooden candle sticks finished in milkpaint, a time-honored tradition. All pieces are handcrafted in Pennsylvania from sustainably harvested Northern White Ash.
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Made Trade, $112
Handcrafted with 100% recycled copper, the Copper Moscow Mule Gift Set is an amazing host gift. The tradition of hammered copper goods in Mexico dates back 1000 years.
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EarthHero, $98
This handblown glass set includes 4 jicara tasting cups with wide mouths to allow the alcohol to evaporate, with a large decanter to make your own tequila infusions.
10% off with promo code: Natalie10
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Fair Trade Winds, $36
Super colorful & fun, this snail puzzle was handcrafted from sustainable Sri Lankan plantation rubber wood & painted with non-toxic coatings. Made for ages 3+
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Ten Thousand Villages, $21
For the Dino lovers! This cotton garland is handcrafted by artisans in India with Sasha Exports who help preserve traditional craft skills through access to new markets.
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Made Trade, $22
These little sets are so sweet! Each piece of Ekobo’s tableware is made from raw organic bamboo sawdust — a bi-product of China’s chopstick and flooring industry.
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Made Trade, $22
Each Pebble baby rattle is ethically and sustainably produced in Bangladesh with natural materials. It is a woman-owned company & Fair Trade certified.
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Madison Grace, $39
Wrapped in deadstock fabric off white linen, this candle is made from a sustainable natural coconut wax blend with a cotton wick. Hints of vanilla, pine and fir for the holidays!
10% off with promo code: SUSTAINABLYCHIC
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Fair Trade Winds, $23
Set the holiday mood with these sweet lanterns, made from partially recycled iron sheets. Use a votive or LED tea light for a nice warm Christmas-y glow.
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Fazl, $18
These hugs for your feet are Fair Trade & Handmade in the Himalayas by women, and 50% of profits support orphaned and destitute children in India. Child & Adult Sizes
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Wrappr, $15+
Skip the single-use paper! Made with 100% organic cotton, this fabric gift wrap was inspired by Furoshiki, and comes in many different beautiful prints!
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Hi Natalie, I came across your blog while searching for ethical holiday home decor and really appreciate the rich resources on your site! I recently put together a socio-eco conscious gift guide for cats and cat parents (link here, if you are curious: https://www.junipurrstudio.com/cat-parent-academy/catified-gift-guide), but I realized as I was holiday planning for my home and the rest of my loved ones that my current consumer habits do not align at all with my values. I found this post and the sustainable brands directory incredibly helpful. Thank you!