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Sustainable Gift Guide

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Here is a Sustainable Guide filled with ecofriendly gifts for your eco & non-eco loved ones! Physical gifts are my love language, and I love giving gifts that have the potential to inspire eco-friendly changes down the line. I hope you can find s...
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Personal Care Products

These are great gifts, everyone uses them!

 
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The cutest & endlessly reusable glass nail files
BlueLemonArt - Etsy
 
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For the makeup and skincare lover in your life
Cosmetic Pouches & Washable Beauty Bags | Stasher
 
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Obsessed with this reusable option!
Forever eye mask - Reusable Silicone Gel Eye Pads
 
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I use this cream every night, can't recommend enough!
Revitalizing Eye Cream
 
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Perfect for the skincare guru in your life
Dermaplaner Kit | Plastic-free zero waste ...
 
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Everyone will find something to love from BKind!
BKIND: Natural, Vegan Skincare Products | Made in Montreal
 
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Only zero waste razor on the market built like a disposable razor!
Leaf Shave Official | Plastic Free Shaving Made Easy
 
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Amazing skincare!
KraveBeauty – #PressReset on the Skincare Norm
 
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A sustainable electric toothbrush!
SURI - Sustainable Rituals
 
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Bars are a great gift!
Ethique US - Conscious & Concentrated Solid Beauty Bars
 
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The most relaxing gift you can give.
Oats & Soaks
 
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Don't like bars? Try a concentrate!
The Shampoo Concentrate
 
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Reusables for the eco person in your life!
LastObject | Zero Waste Store of Reusable Everyday Products
 
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Another great option for bars!
The Earthling Co. Safe, Sustainable & Plastic-Free Products
 
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Refillable body care is made easy with Plaine Products.
Body Lotion
 
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Lip to Lid Balmies have changed my makeup game!
Axiology Beauty
 
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This toner is my favorite! Cocokind has several other great products too.
Raspberry Vinegar Toner
 
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The only moisturizer I've found that doesn't make me feel like I've caked on product.
Superfruit face moisturizer with Bakuchiol
 
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Affordable, high quality body bars!
BRIXY
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A great oil for anyone who shaves!
All-natural Shaving Oil for face, head, and body

Home Products

These sustainable gifts will level up anyone's home!

 
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Use code PLANETFRIENDLY30 to save
Everly Refillable Candle Kits
 
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Bidets are so underrated
TUSHY - The Modern & Sustainable Bidet Company
 
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The cutest reusable wool balls, a great replacement for dryer sheets
Wool Dryer Balls
 
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The compostable phone cases I always use
Phone Cases: Compostable & Eco-Friendly Phone Cases
 
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Rechargeable lighters are an alternative to disposable lighters
RONXS Rechargeable USB Candle Lighter (Black)
 
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Plenty of kitchen & household goods to find here
Package Free Shop - Zero Waste Essentials
 
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Recycling boxes are great, and so are items made from recycled materials!
TerraCycle Made
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Perfect for a newbie wanting to be more eco
trial kit - eco shipper - $15 savings
 
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Reusable lint & pill remover works wonders!
Zefiro Package Free Reusable Lint Remover
 
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The best low waste kit for cleaning, I love Blueland
Clean Suite Kit
 
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My compost tumbler
Dual Chamber Tumbling Composter, Recycled Resin
 
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My rain barrel in my garden
EarthMinded RainStation 45 gal. Rain Barrel with Diverter ...
 
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My garden beds!
Vego Garden: World's Best Modular Metal Raised Garden Beds
 
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Perfect for the gardener in your life!
Seeds & Seed Starting
 
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Buy high quality - I've used yeti for years and they still look brand new!
YETI Reusable Water Bottles: Durable, Leak-Proof
 
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My favorite travel silverware set
Cliffset
 
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Perfect for a road trip or camper!
Nutshell Coolers: Made from Coconuts
 
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Travel Bags made from old billboards!
RAREFORM. Billboard to Bags. Always One of a Kind, Always ...
 
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Candles in upcycled containers!
Soy Peanut butter whiskey candle - PB&J or Peanut Whiskey Scent Options - skrewball whiskey bottle - deconstructed candles - soy wax
 
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Handmade Coasters for the sports fan in your life!
HappyCraftrBoutique - Etsy
 
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Great products for sports fans
Buffalo Bills Magnetic Bottle Opener with Magnetic Catch
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For the Aldi lover, so they always have a quarter
Aldi Quarter Keeper - Embroidered Aldi quarter keeper- available in gold, green, purple, lavender, pink, red, blue, brown or black vinyl
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The best rainbow sun catchers and stickers! We have these sun catches all over our home and love them!
ColorOasisHawaii - Etsy
 
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Decor that is easily personalized for the married couple!
Personalized Sign, Monogram Sign, Wedding Gift, Mother's Day Gift, Custom Wedding Gift, Personalized Wedding Gift, Names Established Sign
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Book sleeves & bookish items for the reader!
CharmingChapters - Etsy
 
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The best cat toys
Solid Wool Rainbow of Kicker Toys - Small 2.5 cm Hand-felted colorful felt ball toys for kitten, ferret, hamster, gerbil, guinea pig, rat
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Bookish candles & bookmarks
CandleLITCreations20 - Etsy

Kitchen Products

These sustainable gifts are a great intro to sustainable living!

 
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Sourdough Starter--give the gift of unlimited bread!
Sourdough Starter | Dried | Packaged in Paper Envelope
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Easiest way to reduce food waste
Freeze Food - Souper Cubes®
 
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Plastic-free spice refills and beautiful containers!
Gneiss Spice: Magnetic Spice Racks and Organic Filled Spice ...
 
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My tea kettle - stove top & dishwasher safe
Glass Teapot Kettle - Stainless Steel Infuser
 
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The only container I've found that keeps homemade guac good for over a week!
Progressive Airtight Guacamole Saver
 
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use code LPF10 to save - Makes single batches of nut milk & assists me with food waste recipes
Nutr | Nut Milk Maker | Plant-Based Milk Maker
 
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My favorite unpaper towels with the cutest designs
Reusable Paper Towels
 
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The best dutch oven for bread baking!!
Bread Oven
 
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These are one of the most used items in my kitchen.
Beeswax Wraps
 
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Perfect for the chef or gardener in your life!
Indoor Herb Garden Kit and Refills | Click & Grow
 
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We love every single piece we have from Fable
Fable Ceramic Dinnerware Sets
 
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Hundreds of lid accessories for mason jars which are easily thrifted
Mason Jar Lifestyle | Hundreds Of Lids And Accessories For ...
 
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Compostable tea bags and some really great tea!
Tealeaves
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Replaces bottles of Pam--pair with a local bottle of oil!
Misto Brushed Aluminum Oil Sprayer, Silver
 
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The best reusable bags on the market - silicone & dishwasher safe
Stasher Bags
 
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My compost bin, I store it in my fridge door
Silicone Compost Bin
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Replacement for paper cupcake liners
Reusable Silicone Baking Cups
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Reusable bags - my favorites are the produce bags
The #1 Reusable Grocery Shopping Bags Solution
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Great replacement for tin foil on baking sheets
Gorilla Grip Non Stick Silicone Baking Mat Sheet
 
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My favorite bread box-keeps my bread fresh all week!
Bread Box for Kitchen Counter
 
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These are great jars for anything from Sourdough Starter to canning, fermentation & more!
Weck Jars: Home

Clothing

Choose sustainable clothing instead of fast fashion!

 
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Upcycled Demin & Upcycled shirts!
Shorts by Sav – Shorts By Sav
 
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The best athleticwear around!
Girlfriend Collective: Home
 
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Perfect for the hiker in your life
Gnara Outdoor Pants
 
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Bags, Coats and more!
Cotopaxi - Gear For Good | Free shipping on orders $99+
 
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Clothing for the outdoors person
Patagonia Outdoor Clothing & Gear
 
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REI is great for clothing, outdoor gear and more!
Clothing | REI Co-op
 
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For Days has great sustainable clothing options!
For Days
 
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Good eco clothing option
Earth's Favorite™ Clothing Company

Experience Gifts

If you don't want to gift a physical item, gift a zero-waste experience!

 
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Make a donation in someone's name to pay for therapy for people who need it
Home | Other People Fund
 
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“Adopt” an animal in someone's name, money goes to conservation
WWFGifts – Symbolic Animal Adoptions, T-Shirts, Socks and More from WWF
 
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Gift a gift card to someone's favorite nail or hair salon
TOP 10 BEST Nail Salons in Buffalo, NY - November 2023
 
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Buy a day pass or membership to a local zoo or aquarium
The Buffalo Zoo
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Take someone to a local art museum & maybe lunch afterward!
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
 
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Visit a local museum for the day!
The Buffalo History Museum
 
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Go to a local winery for an afternoon wine tasting!
Buffalo, NY Wine Tasting Events
 
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Taste some local brews & visit
Brewery Tours
 
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You can't go wrong with a pass to a state or national park for the weekend!
Entrance Passes (U.S. National Park Service)
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Buy tickets to a local sport event!
Buffalo Sports Tickets
 
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Take someone golfing for the arternoon!
Buffalo New York Tee Times & Golf Courses
 
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Pay for an oil change and tire rotation--everyone needs & would appreciate car maintenace
THE BEST 10 Auto Repair in BUFFALO, NY
 
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Take an overnight camping and hiking trip
New York State Parks - Reserve America
 
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Painting night with some drinks!
Paint, Sip Wine, have fun at our Buffalo, NY - Cheektowaga ...
 
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Cooking classes are always a great gift for an experience!
Thyme-N-Honey - Buffalo & Western NY Cooking Classes
 
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Pottery classes for someone who wants to try a new hobby
Adult and Kids Pottery Classes | Terra Clay Studio | Buffalo NY

Homemade & Consumables

Make a homemade gift, or gift something consumable in a reusable container!

 
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Make Homemade Vanilla Extract
Homemade vanilla was a great holiday gift this year and its so easy to make—I won’t be buying it from the store anytime soon! #Homemade #Vanilla #LowWaste #HomemadeVanilla #VanillaExtract #VanillaBeana #ChristmasGift #ChristmasGiftIdeas #Baking #Food #Recipe #EasyRecipe
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Buy a gift box of treats from a local bakery or home baker!
Pastry Platters & Gifts - Chrusciki Bakery Buffalo, NY
 
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Gift a sustainable bottle of wine or liquor!
Tilia Wines – Sustainable Living
 
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Make and gift bark in Stasher bags!
Gift Bark in Stasher Bags
 
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I DIY'd these several years ago, but there are several makers you can buy them from!
Interchangeable home sign - Etsy
 
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Make homemade sugar cutout cookies decorated with natural frosting!
Eco Christmas Cutout Cookies 👩🏻‍🍳
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Jars of Taco Seasoning are easy & delicious!
Happy Homemade Holiday! For taco seasoning, you could buy the spices package free from @Gneiss Spice Magnetic Jars and maybe thrift the jars! If you don’t have a cricut, write the recipe down and gift it with the jar for people to put in a safe place when its ready to refill!
 
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A beautiful way to gift a homemade recipe!
Mom and Grandma Handwritten Recipe Cutting ...
 
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Add hot chocolate mix & dehydrated marshmallows to a Ball jar with instructions for hot chocolate!
Snowman Soup