It’s December, and the holiday season is upon us! Everyone’s heading out to find the best deals for their holiday shopping, and we’re all running around looking for the perfect gifts for our friends and family.
This holiday season, I think it’s important that we all do our best to shop ethically and sustainably. Advertisements are bombarding us with gift ideas, but are they beneficial for the environment?
This guide is meant to help avid shoppers find ethical gift sets for their friends and family while also staying within budget!
Disclaimer: All of the views and opinions in this post are solely my own and are not sponsored. This post may include affiliate links, meaning I earn a commission through links at no cost to you.
I sorted each section based on his/hers gift ideas from young to elderly. Obviously, gender is a concept, and items can be interchangeable depending on what a person loves. I simply separated these brands based on who the brand markets towards. Check every section to ensure you find the right shopping spot for that special someone!
Brands for Her
Just Natural Products LLC has several beauty products for women and men alike. They mostly specialize in ethical tanning solutions to help you add color to your body this winter season. However, they also offer many other beauty products like hair care and skin care solutions.
Babo Botanicals is one of my favorite places to get handsoap, moisturizers, and other skincare products. They sell several amazingly scented soaps and shampoos and also have hand-selected kits for the holiday season! This brand is also great for families as there are several kid and baby-friendly products to choose from as well!
If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I adore Erin Condren products. They have ana amazing selections of planners, notebooks, stationery, and even wedding design cards. They’re a great place to get stationery for holiday parties and events. I also really love their Lifplanner, which helps you get your sh*t together!
Another favorite when it comes to planners and stationery is Minted. They’re a fantastic brand to work with if you’re an entrepreneur but also just a lovely shop for people who adore notebooks, planners, bookmarks, etc.
One of my favorite places to find amazing clothing pieces is Everlane. While they can be a tad pricey, they’re a great place for finding ethical clothing for women, men, and kids and offer products that are meant to last a lifetime. For special occasions or other momentous attire, I highly recommend them for quality clothing.
Brands for Him
Coalatree is known for its ethical outdoor and camping gear. They have several items from hammocks, bags, camping equipment, hatchets, outerwear, and more! They’re one of my favorite places to shop for camping goods and waterproof jackets and boots!
Maud’s sells some pretty delicious coffee, espresso, and tea! While my main staple is often Cafe Bustelo, I like to venture out at times for delectable and mouth-watering flavors ranging from fruity to caramel and walnut. Maud’s has plenty of great flavors to choose from and sources their products in a sustainable way.
Albatross is a great brand for finding ethical and sustainable men’s shaving kits and tools. They mostly specialize in safety razors, but you can find several other items in their shave and back ware sections!
Kid Gifting
If you’re looking for sustainable infant and toddler goodies, Noble Carriage is a great place to start! They have onesies, blankets, and pajamas. Their clothing is soft, ethical, and above all, adorable!
Green toys has a plethora of toys ranging for all ages. The products are ethical and sustainable and offer you a chance to save the environment when purchasing quality kids toys. Their products are non-toxic and BPA free, so you can rest assured that your child will be safe and healthy during playtime!
Another fantastic toy brand is Eco-Kids. Eco-Kids also has a diverse range of toys for kids of all ages. They have a great selection of educational toys as well to spark creativity and challenge your child’s mind!
If you want more ideas, this article from Parenting has some amazing resources when it comes to ethical and sustainable toys for kids!
Best Shopping Spots for Ethical Goods
Earth Hero is like the Amazon of ethical shopping. It has nearly anything and everything you could possibly want, and everything is organic, natural, and sustainable. What I love most about Earth Hero is that shipping is fast, and I’m never disappointed with my purchases.
Earth Hero partners with several brands, including some on the above list, to offer you a one-stop-shop of natural products. Definitely check it out for your holiday gift-giving season!
Buy Locally
Of course, the best way to shop is locally. You can’t go wrong with heading to a nearby thrift store or crafting a gift on your own. Furthermore, you could also search for ethical and handmade shops near you for some of the best gifts out there!
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