Conventional stocking stuffers can be pretty trashy. Plus, most of those trinkets will end up in a landfill before the next holiday season rolls around.
Want to gift stocking stuffers that bring holiday cheer, but don’t leave behind waste?
First and foremost, don’t buy anything that you think the receiver will not actually use! Skip the gag gifts. They can be fun for a temporary laugh, but they leave permanent waste and generate greenhouse gas emissions. Instead, opt for small gifts that create a larger positive impact.
Bulk Candy
If your local bulk bins are still open, bulk candy is a great stocking stuffer! Store them in stainless steel or glass containers, food wrap, or silicone bags!
Tote bags
Psst. These also make great stocking themselves!
Reusable Straws
Help your loved ones say no to single use, disposable plastic straws with a chic reusable option.
Airtight Stainless Steel Containers
You can put these directly on the burner or over a fire, so they’re a great gift for people who love to camp or travel! Check out my Gift Guide for Travelers for more Zero Waste gift ideas for the adventures in your life!
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Hand Sanitizer
A true staple of 2020. This one is packaged in glass so it replaces plastic sanitizers, it’s made with 80% ethanol so it zaps bad bacteria, it keeps your hands hydrated, and it smells super clean. Bye, germs!
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Organic Cotton Mask
Another 2020 staple. These Masks are 100% biodegradable and made in NYC. Each mask is double-layered and includes a non-removable merino wool filter.
Vegan Lip To Lid Balmies
Zero Waste makeup is hard to find. These answer all of your wishes.
Plastic Free Lip Balm
We can all agree that chapped is whack. But so is plastic pollution. These address both.
Reusable Face Pads
Ditch single use cotton balls with these reusable Organic Cotton Facial Rounds!
Reusable Cutlery
Plastic cutlery? No, thank you!
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Biodegradable Phone Case
This product should last forever, but it can also 100% compostable!
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Reusable Produce Bags
You can also wrap gifts in these to eliminate wrapping paper waste. See how to do that here!
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Beeswax Food Wrap
never use plastic wrap again!
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Shampoo and Conditioner Bars
These eliminate the need for plastic bottles and packaging, but because they’re solid, they’re amazing for traveling (remember traveling…)
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Compostable Scrunchies
Relive the best of the 80s—minus the plastic elastic.
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Mini Gem Soap
Not only is this soap beautiful, but it’s the perfect travel size, and it’s Organic!
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Bath Salts
Give the gift of relaxation.
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White Sage Bundle
To clear away the bad vibes from 2020. This White Sage is also sustainably harvested in California by a family-owned farm who have found a livelihood because of this trade.
Scented Candle Tins
Set the mood, without toxins.
Travel Size Simply Co. Laundry Detergent
Because well, it’s cute as heck. But it’s also one of our best sellers and a powerful detergent.
Recycled Crayon Sticks
For the kids in your life. Or just for your inner child. These recycled crayons help keep more than 120,000 pounds of unwanted crayons from going to landfills!
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