The Best Zero Waste Gifts

Do you have someone in your life who strives to be zero waste or are you wanting to help your friends start their own zero waste journey? This gift guide was created to make the holidays more sustainable, while still being able to have fun with giving gifts.

WHAT IS ‘ZERO WASTE’?

The ultimate goal of a zero waste lifestyle is to avoid sending anything to the landfill. However, this is not realistic for the majority of people, but the principles of using what you have and lessening your waste as much as possible is a bit more doable.

What is a zero waste gift?

Zero waste gifts have a very low impact on the environment and usually help facilitate a zero waste lifestyle. For example, you could gift a bar of soap instead of soap in a plastic bottle OR you could gift a book that gives tips on how to live a zero waste life.

A zero waste gift could also be made from waste in order for a brand to not send anything to a landfill. For example, a handbag brand can take all their scrap pieces from their collection and create a new bag.

p.s. make sure to learn how to wrap your gifts zero waste, too!

Now, our top picks for zero waste gifts:

1) Natural Bar Soap Set from Obakki

These nourishing soaps are cold-pressed by hand in small batches using 100% all-natural and vegan ingredients. They don’t contain palm oils, artificial fragrances or colorants, parabens, sulfates, or animal products. Plus, each soap uses ingredients that create sustainable income for women entrepreneurs in Africa. The set comes packaged in compostable millboard boxes made from 100% recycled paper, so they're perfect for gifting. Read more about why I love Obakki here!

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2) 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste by Kathryn Kellogg from EarthHero

Goodbye, Amazon — I only buy my books from small businesses like EarthHero! This one by my friend Kathryn Kellogg is a great book for beginner and intermediate zero wasters. It’s got SO many great tips for how to reduce the amount of waste in your home… and so many things I wouldn’t think of! And of course, it’s printed on FSC-Certified Paper and with soy-based inks.

Shop gifts like this and many more on EarthHero, an online marketplace for eco-friendly goods from over 200 brands. They even have a curated collection of zero waste goods.

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3) Bamboo Trio Makeup Palette from GreenEcoDream

This refillable makeup palette made by Elate and available at Green Eco Dream allows you to carry your favorite pressed eyeshadows anywhere you go. It can be refilled over and over again, and then at the end of its life, the bamboo can be crushed and commercially composted and the aluminum can be recycled. This is a great idea for a stocking stuffer, or as a part of a larger gift set filled with zero-waste makeup. All of Elate’s makeup is eco-friendly, non-toxic, and fair trade.

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4) The Perfect Bag from Nena & Co.

Nena & Co’s Zero Waste Collection is made from fabric scraps that are leftover from their other bags in order to reduce waste. as much as possible! And just like all of their other artisan-made bags and accessories, these are created on a small-batch scale, ensuring attention to detail and quality of the highest standard. This helps to create a sustainable form of income for the Guatemalan artisans they work with (all of whom, of course, are paid a fair and living wage for their beautiful work!)

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5) Rechargeable Candle Lighter from Shades of Green

Know someone who burns a lot of candles in their home? Here is a zero waste alternative to traditional butane lighters! This lighter comes with a lithium-ion battery that can be charged by simply hooking up a USB to the computer. You’ll know it is completely charged up and ready to go once the green light disappears. The lighter uses plasma lighting technology, so you don’t have to refill it. Plus, it’s meant to last forever, and they are shipped in recyclable packaging.

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6) Colorful Reusable Bags from Stasher

Stasher bags are one of the most versatile reusable items you can have in your kitchen. These bags are made from platinum silicone and are completely free of BPA, BPS, lead, latex, and phthalates. They come in many different sizes, and tons of gorgeous colors! I think any zero waster in your life wouldn’t mind owning a few more Stasher bags.

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7) Zero Waste Cleaning Kit from EcoRoots

A perfect zero waste starter kit with plastic-free cleaning products for the home & kitchen! This zero waste cleaning kit comes with dish soap, bamboo soap dish, and wooden cleaning brush. Everything is made from sustainable materials, organic & vegan ingredients, and is biodegradable. It even ships in plastic-free, recyclable packaging.

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8) DIY Composting from SubPod

Say goodbye to kitchen waste with this backyard composting system from SubPod!

Subpod is a below-ground vermicomposting option that has dual chambers, smell-proof, pest-proof and effective at creating and maintaining the perfect compost. The Subpod mission is to make composting part of daily life with their easy to use system and of course, their packaging is home compostable!

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9) Green Onion Regrower from UncommonGoods

How cool is this kitchen gadget?

One trip to the grocery yields weeks of green onions!

It’s easy - all you have to do is insert each of the unused end pieces into this kit's growing lid. It is lined with naturally absorbent coconut fiber so just add water. Your onions will continue regrowing up to 3" per week.

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10) Zero Waste Starter Kit from EarthHero

Perfect for the zero waste beginners!

This box contains: Solid rePETe Produce Bags (2pk), Silicone Stasher Sandwich Bag, EarthHero Bamboo Utensil Set, Stainless Steel Straw and cleaning brush, and an Adult Bamboo Toothbrush!

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Date: 2021-09-16T14:00:00+0000