In 2020, I was focused on creating less waste. That lead me down a path of sustainable lifestyle swaps and I’m so happy I set out to change for the better! In this Gift Guide, you will see a list of products that I have tried and ones that I have fell in love with on my journey to sustainability.
I’ve tried quite a few products this year, so I will try to keep it to things that I know would make great gifts for someone transitioning to a more sustainable lifestyle. This guide includes: sustainable gifts you can buy, sustainable gifts you can make, and ways to wrap gifts sustainably. Without further ado, here is My Complete Sustainable Gifting Guide for Christmas 2020!
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Sustainable Gifts You Can Buy
Products I’ve Tried and Recommend:
Pela
Disclosure: I am a #pelawavemaker (an ambassador) for Pela which means if you decide to purchase from Pela, I will earn a small commission for sales through this link.
Pela is a company that makes phone cases, air pod cases, and sunglasses. I love them for their phone cases! Their cases are 100% compostable but still offer the protection your phone needs! They also sell zero waste liquid screen protectors.
I bought their limited edition honey bee case and a percentage of the proceeds went to protecting the honeybees! They have all sorts of designs for iPhones, Androids, and Google Pixel phones!
Also, I am a Pela ambassador and I can give out a certain amount of discount codes each month! Email me for a 15% discount code at sarahelizabethmanagement@gmail.com.
Who Gives a Crap
Disclosure: The link below is a referral link which means if you use it, you get $10 off and so will I.
Who Gives a Crap is a toilet paper subscription service that we use! They offer two choices: toilet paper made from 100% bamboo or 100% recycled toilet paper! We switched to Who Gives a Crap for a more Eco-friendly toilet paper option. They deliver their products in large quantities and in plastic-free packaging. They also sell eco-friendly tissues and paper toweling!
One thing I love about Who Gives a Crap, is that you don’t have to sign up for a subscription! You can buy a box without having to sign up for recurring deliveries. That way you can test out the toilet paper and see how long it takes you to go through a box or buy a box for someone as a gift.
With every purchase, 50% of the profits will be donated to help build toilets all around the world for communities in need. I love supporting businesses that do good things around the world and that’s why Who Gives a Crap is one of my favorite companies!
If you use this link, you will get $10 off your first order with Who Gives a Crap!
Ocean Bottle
Disclosure: I am an Ocean Bottle Ambassador, if you decide to purchase through this link, I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Commissions keep content on this blog free!
My Ocean Bottle is one of my newest purchases. I’ve wanted one for a while now but waited to buy one because of its higher price. The regular price is $55 but I was able to get mine on sale. The bottles come in six different colors: Rock Grey, Ocean Blue, Sky Blue, Forest Green, Sun Orange and Obsidian Black. I chose the pretty Sky Blue.
I know what you’re thinking: Why on Earth would someone pay that much for a water bottle?! Well here’s my reason: With every Ocean Bottle that is purchased about 1,000 plastic bottles are collected from beaches around the world to stop plastic pollution in our oceans.
How do they do this? They pay plastic collectors to help them achieve this goal. In return, the plastic collectors get digital tokens that they can exchange for healthcare, tuition, or money. So not only are they helping the oceans, they are also helping people. In 2020, they were awarded the Green Product of the Year Award!
I love supporting Ocean Bottle because of the good they do for the planet and for people! If you are shopping for someone who loves to give back and cares about the Oceans this is the perfect gift!
Click here to check out Ocean Bottle! Email me for 25% off at sarahelizabethmanagment.com . I can give out three codes a week so be sure to email me in advance!
Zomchi Zero Waste
Disclosure: I am an affiliate for Zomchi Zero Waste, if you decide to purchase through this link, I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Commissions keep content on this blog free!
Zomchi Zero Waste is a company I came across on Amazon! I was looking for a safety razor that was good quality but not as expensive as the ones I saw advertised on Instagram for $75+. You can find their cute Rose Gold safety razor for under $20!
I’ve had my razor for a couple months now and am still loving the product. I love how soft my legs feel after I shave with it! The best part about safety razors is that you can buy new razor blades once the blades go dull. By just buying the razor blades, you cut out on all the unnecessary plastic on disposable razors. This is a great sustainable swap and might I say a stylish one. I mean these razors look like they belong in a magazine!
Click here to check out the Zomchi Zero Waste website and here to check out their Instagram! Use code: GGWMC6TZ6FLLF and get 10% off your order!
Diphy Wellness
Diphy Wellness is a Canadian company that sells handmade, vegan soaps! I absolutely love that they use sustainable, no-plastic packaging. Diphy Wellness has a variety of scents that include: citrus, aloe, lavender, vanilla oat, jasmine, eucalyptus spearmint, and more! Products include full size soap bars and mini sets that give you four different scents to try out. The mini bars would be great for traveling!
Right now, Diphy Wellness is selling cute Holiday soap sets. The set is wrapped in a cloth bag that can be reused. The soaps are wrapped in bamboo coffee filters. The holiday set includes soaps shaped like Christmas trees, snowflakes, and gingerbread men! Click here to watch my unboxing video on facebook!
Check out the Diphy Wellness Instagram here or check out the website here!
You can also check out Diphy Wellness on Etsy here!
For Mother Earth
For Mother Earth sells reusable silicone sandwich bags. They are dishwasher safe, oven safe, microwave safe, and freezer safe! The reusable bags come in three different colors: cloud white, ocean green, and sky blue. I chose the cloud white because I like the simplicity of an almost clear bag.
I have tried other reusable plastic bags and I am SO happy that I found For Mother Earth bags! Other bags I’ve used have been annoying to use and have to be hand washed every time. The designs of those bags made handwashing such a chore. I love that For Mother Earth bags are dishwasher safe!
For Mother Earth is a small, women-owned business in Canada. I loved chatting with Kristen, the founder, and learning about her company. She started her business after graduating during the coronavirus pandemic. I love to support small businesses and I’m so excited to support a company that is trying to promote environmental health during such a chaotic and frustrating year.
Check out Kristen’s Instagram page here or check out her website here to view her inventory.
Sustainable Gifts Ideas You Can Find at Most Stores:
Here’s a quick list of everyday classics that can be found in any grocery or home store. These presents are generally low waste and will be appreciated by any eco-lover!
- Potted Plants
- A Bottle of Wine
- Glass Jar Candles
- Unpackaged Bar Soaps
- Fancy holiday foods packaged in glass containers – think jams, spreads, olive oils
- Coffee Mugs
- Cloth Napkins
- A Nice Serving Platter (think: one that would be amazing for cheese boards)
- Products with recyclable packaging, compostable packaging, or package-free products
Sustainable Gifts You Can Make:
A great way to show that you care about someone is to make them a homemade gift. I’ve listed some below that are easy for Make-It-Yourself beginners!
- Cookies or Sweets – no cling wrap
- Upcycle a picture frame
- Lip scrub or body scrub – gift in a mason jar!
- Paint or redecorate a pot or planter
- Knit a scarf – for the ambitious gifters
- Make labels for glass food storage containers
- Sew a reusable shopping bag or produce bags
- Sew reusable cotton rounds – check out my how-to article here!
Ways to Wrap More Sustainably
Sometimes the best thing you can do is choose something that just has less wasteful packaging. This is an easy way to make any gift you gift more eco-friendly. Check out ways to wrap more sustainably below:
- Make it a gift basket – check out my article on gift basket ideas here!
- Gift it in a box
- Wrap it with a scarf, a piece of fabric, or a nice dish towel
- Use old newspaper
- Gift it in a nice glass jar
- Use gift bags – they can also be reused!
Wishing you and yours a warm and bright holiday season!!
Thanks for checking out my guide on sustainable gifts for 2020! It means so much! I wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year! Good luck gifting!
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