Our Holiday Shopping Tips & Gift Guide!

The holiday season is a time for giving, festive celebration, and connection with those we love. And this year, let’s make it a season of sustainability too! By shopping thoughtfully, we can spread joy while caring for our planet. Here are some easy ways you can make your holiday gifting more meaningful and eco-friendly.

Shop Locally and Sustainably

Supporting local businesses not only strengthens our communities but also reduces the environmental impact of shipping. Look for unique, locally made items or eco-conscious brands that prioritize sustainable materials and ethical practices. Your gift can tell a story while supporting artisans and small businesses. 🎄

Rethink Wrapping

Wrapping paper may look festive, but much of it isn’t recyclable. Instead, get creative with sustainable alternatives! Use recyclable wrapping paper, old newspapers, brown kraft paper, or natural materials like cloth wraps or twine. You can also reuse gift bags, boxes, and bows from years past to further cut down on waste. 🛍️ 

Give with Purpose

The best gifts are the ones that will be used and loved. Before buying, consider whether the item fits the recipient’s needs, style, or interests. Practical gifts, experiences, or consumables like homemade treats are thoughtful ways to show you care—without the risk of your gift ending up in a landfill. 🌍

To help you find inspiration, we’ve assembled a few holiday gift guides full of locally sourced, sustainable, and practical gift ideas for everyone—from the home chef, to the coffee or tea-lover, and the R&R enthusiast. We also encourage you to check out this recent presentation we gave on Sustainable Holidays earlier this season.

Happy Holidays!!

A holiday gift guide featuring gift ideas for the home chef, including: reusable produce bags, stasher bags, a farm CSA subscription, refillable soaps, reusable paper towels, sourdough starter and glass tupperware.
Gift the home chef these kitchen items that are effective and sustainable too! From compost containers, to reusable paper towels, refillable soaps, a CSA subscription, and even sourdough starter!
These reusables can level up the home barista’s coffee game! Locally roasted beans, home brew equipment (no pods required), reusable straws, mugs to take on the go (or to the coffee shop), and compost container for used grounds!
A gift guide with images of sustainable self-care gift ideas, including shower steamers stabs, toothpaste tablets in an aluminum jar, a gift card to a refillable store, reusable cotton rounds, and shampoo and conditioner bars.
The self-care enthusiast or homebody on your list might appreciate these low-waste gifts—try toothpaste tablets, reusable cotton rounds, bar shampoo and conditioner, or even a gift card to a local sustainable shop!