Hey earth muffins! As the holiday season approaches, many of us look forward to the joy of giving and receiving gifts. However, for those committed to an eco-friendly lifestyle, receiving non-sustainable presents can be a challenge. You want to be polite and grateful to someone for taking the time (and spending the money) to get you the item… But, you want to make sure you actually can use and appreciate the gift! In this blog post, we’ll explore proactive strategies to guide your loved ones toward choosing environmentally conscious gifts; they are a great way to avoid getting non-eco gifts for Christmas!
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bookmark_borderThe BEST Sustainable Gifts for Mother’s Day
Hey earth muffins! A very important day is around the corner – Mother’s Day! Just like with any holiday, you can 10000% have a zero waste Mother’s Day. You don’t need to compromise your eco-friendly values to treat your Mother on her special day. If you are looking for a present, keep reading this guide for the best sustainable gifts for Mother’s Day!
Top Eco-Friendly Gifts for Mother’s Day:
1. Chocolates or cupcakes from a local bakery – Food or treats is always a great option when you are looking to buy someone a present. Support your mom’s favorite local bakery and buy her a selection of her favorite desserts.
Read More β₯bookmark_borderThe Environmental Impact of Returns: What To Do Instead!
Hey earth muffins! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday full of family and fun – I know I sure did! Now that the gift giving is over, you might find yourself with things that aren’t exactly what you were hoping forβ¦ π Maybe your grandma thinks you are three sizes smaller than you are or your mom bought you a set of mugs that you actually already bought a few weeks ago. There is ALWAYS an increase in returns after Christmas; and there is a huge environmental impact of returns because of this. To be a bit more eco-friendly this year, I suggest avoiding returns as much as possible. Instead, here’s what to do with those unwanted Christmas gifts!
What is the Environmental Impact of Returns?
About 30% of the items bought online are returned… And that doesn’t take into account products purchased at the store. Did you know that most companies just throw away returned items? Five BILLION pounds of returned goods end up in landfills around the US each year. π³ This is highly confusing to me, as there are plenty of secondhand places that could easily find new homes for these items. It’s also really upsetting that huge corporations don’t care to even TRY to re-distribute what they have already produced. It proves that they only care about producing more and more goods to make a profit. Instead of supporting the destruction of the planet by making returns this year, I suggest the following options instead:
Read More β₯bookmark_borderSustainable Gifts for Women: A Christmas Guide!
Hey earth muffins! Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year because I get to shower my loved ones with presents. π When I started my eco journey back in 2018, I was concerned that I wouldn’t be able to find sustainable/eco-friendly gifts… But, boy was I wrong! There are SO many great companies out there to support during the holiday season. For today’s post, I wanted to create a gift guide for the women in your life. Here are my top 5 sustainable gifts for women! π
Saje Wellness Countdown to Christmas Essential Oil Kit
Essential oils are amazing; there are tons of things they can be used for from DIY cleaning solutions to diffusers! I personally love to diffuse frankincense during the holidays. It is a great alternative to burning holiday scented candles and adds a fresher scent to the air. This kit comes with 12 different oils to try, 10 of their best sellers and 2 holiday mixes. This is the perfect gift for anyone who is interested in learning more about essential oils! π It is a great way to try out many scents without having to individually buy them at the store.
Ethique Hair Sampler (Amazon Affiliate link)
If the women in your life are interested in switching from a plastic bottle to a bar, this is a great gift idea! The hair sampler kit comes with 3 shampoos and 2 conditioners – an awesome way to test out different products! I’ve found luck with many shampoo bars, but I’ve also had some no-gos. A sampler kit is perfect because you don’t have to commit to a full product. This prevents you from having to throw out a full bar if you don’t like it. For only $16, it is the perfect gift! π
Atom&Matter Jewelry
I was watching a recording of the BlogHer Planet presentation a few days ago and was introduced to Bethany Mota’s new sustainable jewelry line, Atom&Matter. I remember watching Bethany on YouTube wayyy back in the day… It is pretty awesome that she is now entering the sustainable space! All of the jewelry is made of recycled sterling silver; I love how dainty the pieces are! I personally love the star necklaces, but the earrings and rings would make a great sustainable gift for women as well.
Reusable Makeup Remover Pads (Amazon Affiliate link)
I’ve mentioned these on my blog before, and I think they make awesome gifts! Instead of using single use makeup pads, these are a great sustainable alternative. I love that this set comes with a bag for the washing machine too! π This is a perfect gift for someone even if they aren’t on their eco journey yet; it is an easy switch and just makes sense!
Holiday Loose Leaf Tea
If you have a tea drinker in your life, this is a great gift idea! I personally love David’s Tea because many of their loose teas come in metal containers that can be reused around the house. This holiday set comes with 4 different holiday flavors. The containers can be used as ornaments, which is so cute! Make sure you also purchase a metal loose leaf tea strainer to add to this present (Amazon affiliate link). It saves you from ever having to use a tea bag again! β
I hope that this short gift guide gave you some ideas for sustainable gifts for women! π Remember, you should support with your dollars only brands that are making the world a better place! There are plenty of great things to buy from eco-friendly companies, so shop smart out there! πβ€οΈ
Love,
Jenna β₯