Tis the season of giving. Americans will spend roughly $465 BILLION on Christmas gifts EACH YEAR. What if this money was spent on gifts that give back and are eco-friendly?! This season, make a difference by giving gifts that give back to the environment and support ethical companies. Checkout these eco-friendly stocking stuffers for gifting!
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Fair Trade Chocolate
I mean, who doesn’t love sweet surprises in their stockings!? Chocolate is a great gift to give and receive. Check out one of my favorite fair trade brands!
Eco- Friendly Apparel
Get 25% off your socks that give back using this link!
Did y’all know that socks are the number one most requested item in homeless shelters?! Bombas directly addresses this by doing a 1:1 program- for every pair of socks you buy, they will donate a pair to a shelter!
Underwear
It’s no secret that a lot of people receive underwear in their stockings. Parents often fill stockings with everyday items that one needs but might not want to buy: like new underwear, undershirts, and socks.
I was sent some underwear by Wama Underwear, an awesome company that makes their products ENTIRELY out of hemp!
Hemp is a great material for clothing sustainability and strength wise.
Sustainability wise, it grows abundantly and don’t require pesticides or herbicides. Strength wise, it is the world’s strongest natural fiber!
I was so impressed with these briefs. They are INCREDIBLY comfortable and durable.
Cute Bracelets that Give Back
Pura Vida
These bracelets are super affordable and support local artisans who hand make them. Better yet, 10% of the proceeds of each of the bracelets go back to a charity of your choice- and there are SO many charities to choose from!
Give a loved one a bracelet that supports a charity they are passionate about. Such a sweet, personal gift!
Eco- Friendly Beauty Products
Bamboo Cotton Swabs
I picked these bad boys up from The Humble Co. Having been on the lookout for an eco-friendly alternative to cotton swabs, I was so enthusiastic to find these!
Bamboo, like hemp, is another incredibly sustainable plant which grows robustly.
I feel much better about using these biodegradable swabs in comparison to regularly cotton swabs! I’ll definitely be purchasing these again.
Cruelty Free Makeup Essentials
I love my Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara! The deluxe mini size is perfect for a stocking stuffer.
Make sure to confirm that a makeup brand is cruelty free. Check out this guide to vegan and cruelty free makeup here.
Essential Oil Fragrance/ Roll Ons
I’ve recently started using essential oil based perfumes. I feel like the smell is stronger and more lasting, and of course, the product is NATURAL and free of toxic chemicals!
I also love essential oil roller balls. The one pictured above supports an amazing cause and establishment called Thistle Farms. The products from Thistle Farms are handmade by survivors of trafficking, addiction, and/or abuse.
Gifts that support a cause or charity are my absolute favorite!
I hope this post gave you some awesome ideas on eco-friendly stocking stuffers and ethical gift ideas! What is your favorite thing to get in your stocking?
