Budget-Friendly Eco Gift Guide
25+ Gifts Under $25
Tis’ the season—it’s time for a budget-friendly sustainable gift guide!
It’s a common misconception that you need to be rich to live an ecofriendly lifestyle. That is far from the truth. You can get a whole bunch of eco-friendly gifts under $25 for your loved one.
Holidays, especially Christmas, can lead to a lot of overconsumption. Over the last few years, my goal when shopping for my loved ones is to buy things that they will actually use so gifts don’t go to waste. Physical gifts are my love language, and I love giving gifts that have the potential to inspire eco-friendly changes down the line.
This is a huge list of sustainable gifts, all from companies that are ethical and sustainable. I hope you can find something for your loved ones, whether you’re shopping for Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Sister, Brother, Children, Friends, or your Significant Other. When in doubt, I love making consumable gifts or purchasing experiences.
All items listed on here are under $25 at their fullest price, I hope you are able to shop sales and get them for cheaper.
That being said, this is not a post trying to convince you to spend over your means, or buy things you or your loved ones don’t need. But if you are buying gifts for loved ones, here are some sustainable and ethical companies that I love and personally buy from.
Ecofriendly Gifts under $25
Reusable Bags with Stasher
I use Sandwich and Snack Stasher bags the most. They are reusable, silicone, freezer safe, oven safe, dishwasher safe, and amazing. Snack bags are $9.99, and Sandwich bags are $12.99. I also really like the Stand Up versions, which are around $17.
Laundry with Package Free Shop
For someone learning to live ecofriendly, a small package with some eco swaps is the way to go. Package Free Shop has a pack of 6 Dryer Balls for $18, and a small package of eco laundry detergent for $6.
Beeswax Wraps With Goldilocks
I use Beeswax wraps weekly in my kitchen for lots of different things. You can buy a variety of sizes of wraps for under $25. My favorite pack is this itty bitty pack of 5 small wraps for $12.
Dishes with Package Free Shop
Wood Dish Brushes have really changed the game in my kitchen. I love the Package Free Brushes, especially the Dish Brush for $12, the Scrub brush for $7, a Copper Scrubber for $8, a Vegetable Brush for $7, and a Bottle Brush for $12. Any combination of these brushes would make a great gift!
Souper Cubes
I use Souper Cubes so often in my kitchen, I wish I had even more sets. Start your loved one off with one tray for $20.
Ethique
Ethique is where I get all of my body bars, from deodorant to shampoo bars to body soap to concentrates. The products are reasonably priced and you could get a few for under $25 total.
Swedish Dish Cloths with package Free Shop
I use Swedish dish cloths every day in my home, and they are a necessity. Package Free Shop has some cute prints of Swedish Dish Cloths for $7 each. These replace up to 17 rolls of paper towels, so a pack of three would last a long time and make a great gift.
Package Free Shopping with Package Free Shop
For the new eco person in your life, these reusable Produce and Grain Bags would make an awesome gift. One of each would total $22.
Food Huggers with Uncommon Goods
Food Huggers are essential in any kitchen, and are so affordable. They are only $15 for a pack of 5.
Shave Oil With Leaf Shave
I love Shave Oil, I use it both before and after when I shave. Leaf Shave makes a great oil, that is only $19.
Dryer Balls With Keep It Simple
Keep It Simple sells the cutest dryer balls I’ve ever seen. Dryer balls fully replace dryer sheets, and are reusable for 1,000 loads. {I’ve had dryer balls for longer than that and they still work fine} These are $6.50 each.
Eco Reads for the Book Lover
I have so many recommendations for books to get your loved ones this holiday, so instead of sharing a massive list, here are my top five that I’ve read, loved, enjoyed, and will read again.
- Braiding Sweetgrass – $20
- Go Gently – $24.18
- The Intersectional Environmentalist – $25
- 101 Ways To Go Zero Waste – $17.95
- The Anthropocene Reviewed – $24
Upcycled with Terracycle
Numerous items from Terracycle are under $25. You can find plant pots, compost bins, wireless chargers, frisbees, organization bins, and even watering cans.
For the gardener with uncommon goods
Uncommon Goods is home to, well, uncommon things. If the person you’re buying for loves gardening, check out the grow kits for $12.
Mason Jar Lifestyle
Mason Jar Lifestyle has hundreds of accessories to transform your mason jar, and they have some great gift sets! Almost all of the best sellers are under $25.
Girlfriend Collective
I am obsessed will all things Girlfriend Collective. Girlfriend Collective makes ethical, high-quality clothing from recycled materials. They make really great socks that are $12 and $14!
For the Pets with uncommon Goods
If Pets are on your shopping list this year, try treats from Uncommon Goods for $10, or a cat toy for $16!
Self Care Day
If you want to gift a little self care package, Oats and Soaks has $10 Oat Soaks that turn your bath water into a creamy, velvet spa-like experience. They are filled with botanicals and skin loving oatmeal, perfect for skin irritation and sensitive skin.
Reusable Cotton Rounds
Reusable Face Wipes are amazing and affordable. They are $18 and come with a pack of 10 and a mesh wash bag.
The Last Object
Reusable have an upfront cost, but save tons of money over time, so buying a Last Object is a great gift for someone making eco swaps. Many of their products are under $25.
Reusable Kcup for the Coffee Lover in your life
Reusable kcups have the opportunity to make a Keurig or similar machine, which typically has a lot of plastic waste, low waste and plastic free. I use stainless steel perfect pods. They are very affordable too, either $13 or $14 and last forever.
Tea LEaves for the Tea Lover
Tea Leaves has all different flavors of loose leaf tea and compostable tea bags for the tea lover in your life.
Shampoo Bars with The Earthling Co
The Earthling Co makes plastic-free shampoo and conditioner, wooden soap dishes, bamboo combs and more for under $25.
UnPaper Products with marley’s Monsters
Marley’s Monsters has a 6-pack of unpaper towels for $20 and a 6-pack of cloth napkins for $12.
Blueland
Blueland carries numerous ecofriendly cleaning products with some refills and starter kits being under $25. My favorite is the hand soap, which are glass bottles and they have ecofriendly tabs that you can add to water and make a bottle of hand soap.
Happy Holidays
Don’t forget, you don’t have to buy an expensive item to make a gift meaningful. You can thrift gifts, purchase an experience for your loved one, make a donation in their name, or make a consumable.
I hope you get to spend time with your loved ones this holiday season, and have a great time. May you have a wonderful holiday filled with love and warmth.
