The Ultimate Sustainable Gift Guide (2024)

A Drop in the Ocean Sustainable Living Zero Waste Shop The Ultimate Gift Guide

EcoWarriors, the holidays are coming up FAST. And while I’m usually the person that’s panic-buying gifts on December 23rd and avoiding Christmas music like grandmas should avoid reindeer, this year feels different.

I’m hanging lights around the apartment, lighting spruce-scented candles, smiling at holiday fabrics, and not cringing every time a Christmas jingle seeps through my radio.

I’m even decorating our virtual shelves early! ⛄🎄🦌 In case you missed it, our holiday collection has dropped.

So here we are, barely halfway through November, and I’m ready to cozy up next to a tree with a cup of hot chocolate. (Who am I??!) And in case you are also one of those people that tends to wait until December 23rd for gifts, I gotchu this year.

I’ve compiled the ultimate sustainable gift guide below, complete with 60+ gift ideas for everyone in your life.

(And with the exception of the links to items in our shop, I am in no way affiliated with any of these companies or products. I just want to share products that I know, trust, and love with you.)

Consumables and Other Physical Gifts

Marbled Pothos Leaf
A Drop in the Ocean Sustainable Living Zero Waste Shop Unpaper Towels on a holder
A Drop in the Ocean Sustainable Living Zero Waste Shop Solid Lotion Bar
A Drop in the Ocean Sustainable Living Zero Waste Shop Recycled Fiber Socks

Experience Gifts

  • Hot air balloon ride
  • Dinner at their favorite local restaurant
  • A visit to your local zoo, aquarium, museum, or science center
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  • Massage
  • A phone call
  • A tattoo
  • Video game download
  • A Cameo video from their favorite actor or musician
  • A cozy night in by the fire
  • Name a star after them
  • Yoga membership
  • Go on a hike
  • An Adventure Challenge book (I def recommend an Instax camera with this too!)
  • Have a picnic
Couple having a picnic near the water at sunset
  • Go ice skating
  • Membership to a local winery or brewery
  • Camping trip
  • National Parks annual pass
  • Be a tourist for a day and explore your city in a new way
  • Try snowshoeing
  • MasterClass membership
  • Kayaking

    Acts of Service

    • Pay a bill
    • Cook a home cooked meal
    • Time alone 
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    • Time together (put the phones away!)
    • House cleaning service
    • Wash their car
    • Hand-written note
    • “50 Things I Love About You” letter

      Gift It Forward

      • Donate to a charity of their choice or one that supports a cause they care about
      • “Adopt” an animal (you can usually do this through your local zoo or aquarium)
      • Your favorite book (include a hand-written note inside too!)
      • Volunteer together
      • Plant a tree (or two) in their name

        Gifts for the Small Business Owner

        • Share their business on social media
        • Join their mailing list (and open their emails)
        • Buy your gifts from them
        • Ask what would help their business most 
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          Did I miss any of your favorite sustainable gifts to give or receive? Share them in the comments with us! I’m always on the lookout for new gift ideas.

          Have a beautiful week, friend 💙


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