Be friends or family, with so many people to purchase for, it’s crucial to create a Christmas budget. Remember that if you’re participating in a Secret Santa gift exchange, the organizer has most likely already put on a price limit. We want to help you shop in that same spirit so Christmas is merry and bright…for everyone! (plus, 100% of the gifts are sustainable alternatives to fast fashion).
We’ve gathered a collection of sustainable Christmas gift ideas, including 100% recycled materials, sustainable materials, straight from our one-stop-shop Impakter eco-market, which features over 9,000 product varieties from 110 verified sustainable European brands across a wide range of needs. P.S you get 10% off your 1st order.
Here’s our sustainable gift guide: 19 eco-friendly gifts under 50 euro picks, sustainably sourced and eco conscious.
1- Artisan & Fox: Kirae Globe Ear studs
For all the jewelry lovers, gift them with this iconic timeless piece. The Kirae Globe ear studs that are made from upcycled Kenyan brass.
Artisan & Fox is an ethical artisan brand that employs specialized craftsmen from across the Majority World. This includes men and women from the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia, who craft handmade jewelry and accessories to markets around the world. Through this initiative, Artisan & Fox keeps underrepresented groups employed and helps bring the Majority World closer to reducing poverty.
2- Plant Faced : The Classics Crewsweater
‘Tis the season for sweater weather! This Plant Faced Classics is an ideal crewneck you’re looking for to add an eco twist on the classic sustainable sweater. The soft crew neck is perfect for a modern and casual look and is Fair Wear Foundation certified. The sweaters are also dyed with water-based inks to avoid artificial materials and other toxins during production. Plus, for every purchase made, one tree gets planted. That’s a pretty good carbon neutral deal!
3- YA.BE Goodbye Stress Skin Retreat
Give the gift of relaxation to the workaholic in your life. This set of YA.BE skin treatment offers rejuvenation with natural products designed for both men and women. It even includes a soothing podcast perfect for the shower while you cleanse the day away with the natural shower gel and body oil.
100% natural, vegan, and allergy-free, the Goodbye Stress Skin Retreat is suitable for all skin types, including the most sensitive.
4-LEON FLAM Passport Holder
Designed and created with vegetable tanned full-grain leather passport holder, this slender item fits in any pocket, purse, or suitcase. Attention to detail is the heart of what makes this sustainable brand high quality. It takes twelve processes to achieve the edge dyeing that gives the product a true gloss and durability.
It even comes in three various colors: Classic Black, Cognac Brown, and Navy Blue for modern traveler vibes.
5- LEON FLAM Silk Bandeau
Another unique item from LEON FLAM worth getting for yourself or your loved ones would be this iconic rouge silk bandeau, which was born of a collaboration with British illustrator Sophie Minto for its first silk bandeau.
The bandeau is 12x120cm of silk, and it can be worn in a variety of ways: around your neck, in your hair, or even as a belt. The bright color panel can make any outfit sparkle no matter the season, and its durable yet delicate silky texture won’t irritate or itch the skin.
6- Terra Ipsum Smoothness Box
This box of TERRA IPSUM comes with hand cream and washing foam that contains organic ingredients manufactured in Provence, France.
Full of natural extracts such as vegetable oils, flower waters, essential oils, shea butter, aloe vera, this box of skin-loving goodies is sourced by local manufacturers and rejuvenate your face and hands throughout the day!
7- LAPCSPARIS Cyclist Hat For Him
This soft, warm, and responsible cyclist hat will appeal to city guys, outdoor sports enthusiasts, and winter walkers alike.
The surface is made of marine fleece, while the inside is made entirely of recycled plastics, the bulk of which are collected in the Mediterranean Sea and is lined with a flexible jersey and fleece trim to keep the entire head warm no matter the elements.
The cherry on top: it’s manufactured on Ile de France with no harmful substances involved and certified by OEKO-TEX Standard 100.
8- Kuaripé Jeri Bikini Top
Although it’s still winter, time will fly like a glass of wine. For all your party people and summer enthusiasts, this Jeri Bikini Top is just a must.
Available in red and sky blue, it can be paired with any bottom, including the marching Jeri bottom!
Plus, they are constructed from 100% ECONYL regenerated nylon, which is derived from fishing nets and other nylon waste and all meticulously handcrafted in Barcelona.
9- OXIOUS All Season Cloth
This all season cloth is created by women in a tiny Turkish hamlet from salvaged textiles and soft unbleached cotton.
Since child labour, gender inequality, excessive use of water, land, energy, chemicals, and significant CO2 emissions are all widespread in the textile business, OXIOUS is a small firm that produces high-quality products with respect for worker welfare and the environment.
10- Shetland Dino Slippers
Fall in love with these Shetland Dino Slippers that will keep your toes toasty all winter long! The clogs come with soft and warm fur on the sole in children’s and adult sizes, ideal for matching whoever you choose. The slippers are crafted from plastic bottles retrieved from oceans. The insoles come from eco-friendly cork in green synthetic fur. Made in Spain and approved by PETA, these slippers come from the ultimate sustainable fashion brand.
11- 110 GRAINE Detox Discovery Pack
Scratching your head for the right way to purify your body after all that holiday shopping? Give this detox discovery a go!
This pack filled with Guarana, moringa, maca, chia seeds, spirulina, and other superfoods will cleanse your guts and mind in order to create a more sustainable lifestyle through nutritious meals and superfoods for breakfast and snacks.
Totally organic, vegan-friendly, and free of additives and processed ingredients, making them 100% natural, tasty and under 50 euro!
12- 110 GRAINE Relaxation Discovery Pack
Another power pack from 110 GRAINE is relaxation discovery pack is made from Spirulina, Maca, Baobab, and chia seeds: the perfect detox after all those Christmas cookies.
Take care of your loved ones by giving them this relaxation experience after a busy holiday season.
13- TERRA PURRA Organic Taurine For Cats
A pack of Terra Purra Natural taurine that is freshly made from chicken and turkey hearts, carefully dried and pulverized for all tabbies with a low appetite as it preserves and improves vitality while also activating their metabolism.
ABCERT-certified, this organic and sustainable cat food will feed your feline friend with all the nutrients he or she needs!
14- ECOWINGS Notebook
Write down your upcoming New Year’s resolutions on a sustainable notebook!
The handcrafted Ring Note Luxury Notebook is made of a recycled inner tube and has a trendy and casual look with multicolored fabric on the interior.
Also, it comes with a 2-ring holder, a robust closing with a push stud, and 130 pages of eco-friendly handmade paper.
15- JANNI BARS Peace Soy Wax Candles
Soy wax candles can add the ambiance to any cozy Christmas room! This candle contains Cocoa butter and Golden Jojoba oil, which makes it a fantastic hand lotion; simply scoop a little out and it will melt in your palm like a lotion bar, or for a rich skin treatment, light the candle, melt the wax, and use as a hot oil massage; it’s gloriously moisturizing.
16- Birdsong Signature “Wings” Removable Charm
This traditional coin-shaped charm features a softly etched wing motif with their hoops and chain necklaces. Artisans from India earn £11.27 with each purchase of this charm, and crafted the piece under fair, ethical working conditions using traditional and sustainable materials and crafting methods.
17- HINDBAG Sac Rosa
Rosa is a stylish and functional handbag that can be worn over the shoulder or over your arm thanks to a trendy adjustable strap.
All from GOTS certified organic cotton, Hindbag works with an NGO that seeks to empower women by teaching them to sew and fairly remunerating them.
18- GENUINS Hawai Double Felt Brown
Bio sandal by Genuins is a worth buying slipper for both men and women that comes with two adjustable orange buckles made of brown felt and an orange lining.
Soft cork anatomical insole with a microfiber cover.
Certified by PETA and ethically made in Spain, all from local sources and sustainable production, these sandals are vegan, sustainable, and responsibly sourced.
19- BEESWEET Organic Beeswax
Lip balm is a must for anyone who wants their lips to shine and shimmer throughout the harsh winter. Beeswax lip balm is the must-haves moisturizer since it is hydrating, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and wonderful for treating acne.
Since bee products are said to be the most potent in the world, beeswax is one of the most commonly employed in the manufacture of beauty treatments that also promote healthy li
ps.
Beesweet’s beeswax is entirely natural and sourced straight from the beekeeper so it has a bright golden color and a lovely honey scent!
Well, that was a long list of our favorite eco-friendly gifts! We hope you’ve found something matching your idea of an eco-friendly Christmas! If not, youcan still take a look on IMPAKTER ECO marketplace and you’ll 100% find the perfect gift.
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Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed here by Impakter.com columnists are their own, not those of Impakter.com. — In the Featured Photo: Christmas Ornaments Featured Photo Credit: Davies Design Studios