The Ultimate Zero Waste Holiday Gift Guide 2025
Discover the best eco friendly, sustainable, and zero waste gifts. From stocking stuffers to wellness favorites, there's something for everyone on your list.
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The holidays are here, and with them comes the annual question: what on earth do I get everyone?
Whether you’re shopping for the minimalist, the eco adventurer, or that one friend who swears they “don’t need anything,” we’ve got you covered. This year, make gifting easier (and greener) with presents that spread joy, not waste.
We’ve split this guide into popular categories to make shopping simple, but take it with a sprinkle of festive flexibility! Be sure to browse every section; we promise, there are no wrong turns when it comes to sustainable gifting.
Contents
- What Are Sustainable Gifts And Why Should You Care?
- How to Shop for Sustainable Gifts
- Stocking Stuffers Under $25
- Sustainable Gifts for Her
- Sustainable Gifts for Him
- Wellness & Self-Care Gifts
- Gifts for Travelers
- Gifts for Sustainable Living
- Create Your ZeroWasteStore Wishlist
What Are Sustainable Gifts and Why Should I Care?
Sustainable gifts are thoughtfully designed, sourced, and packaged to create a positive impact on both people and the planet. And that really matters at this time of year.
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, Americans create 25% more waste, much of it from gifts and packaging that get thrown away faster than the brussel sprouts!
By choosing zero waste gifts, you’re putting throwaway culture on the naughty list, where it belongs, and investing in gifts built to last, uplift, and give back.
Plus, when you shop from eco-friendly small businesses, you’re supporting fair wages, ethical sourcing, and circular design. You're not just buying a product, you’re backing a movement.
How To Shop For Sustainable Gifts
The festive season can look different for everyone: different budgets, busy schedules, family dynamics, work deadlines… so we’re not here to shame anyone’s shopping style!
But if you’re looking to shop more sustainably this year, we’re here to help. This is a good starting checklist:
✅ Does it reduce waste or plastic packaging?
✅ Is it made from natural, vegan, or ethically sourced materials?
✅ Does the brand give back to social or environmental causes?
✅ Is it built to last (and actually useful)?
By choosing zero waste gifts, you’re sending a meaningful message: You care about the planet, the people behind the products, and the long-term impact of what you buy. It's a way to express your values and inspire others to shop more consciously.
Stocking Stuffers
Tiny treasures that make a big impact, proving that great things really do come in small, plastic-free packages.
1. ZWS All Natural Lip Balm
Hydrating, soothing, and completely home-compostable, these balms keep your pout soft all season with castor oil and cocoa butter. Choose from vegan and organic options for planet-loving lips.
Impact: Each compostable tube keeps plastic out of landfills.
SHOP NOW2. Mini Bamboo Hairbrush
Made from sustainably harvested bamboo and natural rubber, this mini brush glides smoothly through all hair types. Compact, durable, and perfect for travel or gym bags.
Impact: 100% biodegradable and plastic-free.
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3. ZWS Reusable Cotton Rounds
Fills your home with earthy fall vibes. The blend of oils is lovingly poured into a rustic amber glass bottle, with a Kraft paper label and eco-friendly rattan reeds.
Impact: Made from Oeko-Tex Standard certified and GOTS certified organic cotton.
SHOP NOW4. Beeswax Wraps
Colorful, reusable, and compostable wraps that make leftovers cute again. Use them to wrap sandwiches, snacks, or produce without single-use plastic.
Impact: Keeps hundreds of plastic wraps out of oceans annually.
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Sustainable Gifts for Her
Gifts that do good, look good, and feel good, for the lucky person who unwraps them.
5. Bloom Shampoo Bar Duo for Hair Growth
Lather up with this growth-boosting formula made with Haitian black castor oil, rosemary, peppermint, and lavender, to restore your hair from root to tip.
Impact: Each bar replaces 2–3 bottles of liquid shampoo.
SHOP NOW6. Izzy Zero Waste Mascara
A cult favorite with a closed-loop refill system. Long-lasting formula, endlessly reusable tube.
Impact: 94% less carbon footprint than traditional mascaras.
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7. Sleep & Beyond Organic Cotton Duvet Cover
Crafted from hypoallergenic GOTS-certified organic cotton, this duvet cover is luxuriously soft, breathable, and free from harmful dyes. It’s the perfect gift for minimalists and fits any bedroom aesthetic while supporting ethical, eco-conscious production.
Impact: Made using no pesticides and carcinogenic chemicals.
SHOP NOW8. Sleep & Beyond MyMerino Comforter
Perfect for those who need their beauty sleep, this comforter is made from 100% organic Merino wool and encased in soft organic cotton, for a breathable, moisture-wicking, and cosy rest.
Impact: Made from organic and ethically sourced Merino wool and cotton.
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Sustainable Gifts for Him
For the guy who has everything (except a lower carbon footprint!).
9. United By Blue Bison Socks
Built for comfort and warmth with BisonShield™ fibre, these socks are soft enough for lounging, tough enough for snow days. Who says socks are lousy presents? Not these!
Impact: Made from salvaged bison wool that would otherwise go to waste.
SHOP NOW10. United By Blue Water Bottle Sling
Handcrafted in Montana with XPac fabric for outdoor durability and everyday adventure.
Impact:
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11. ZWS Essentials Charcoal Body Wash Bar
Crafted from hypoallergenic GOTS-certified organic cotton, this duvet cover is luxuriously soft, breathable, and free from harmful dyes. It’s the perfect gift for minimalists and fits any bedroom aesthetic while supporting ethical, eco-conscious production.
Impact: Plastic-free, palm oil-free, and handmade in the USA using ethically sourced ingredients.
SHOP NOWWellness & Self-Care Gifts
The season of giving… yourself a break.
12. AllSkin Red Cleansing Oil
This antioxidant-rich formula is packed with unique botanical ingredients like Squalane, Sea Buckthorn Oil, and Green Tea Extract, to gently melts away makeup while nourishing skin.
Impact: Recycle the bottle and cap through your local recycling program or a beauty take-back initiative.
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13. AllSkin Ultra Eye Peptides
A luxurious blend of nature and science, this serum combines sustainably sourced botanicals with clinically proven peptides to revitalize and firm the delicate eye area. Reduces puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines for a refreshed, radiant look.
Impact: Vegan, cruelty-free, and packaged to support a low-waste lifestyle.
SHOP NOW14. CastOrganics Castor Oil Pack + Organic Castor Oil
Experience the ancient wellness ritual of castor oil therapy with our Organic Cotton Castor Oil Packs. Made from 100% organic, unbleached cotton flannel, these reusable pads offer a gentle, mess-free way to support natural detoxification and relaxation, whether that’s for digestive comfort, stress relief, or hormonal balance.
Impact: Reusable, compostable, and made from certified organic materials.
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15. Scoria Botanicals Cork Yoga Mat
Ground your practice in nature with this sustainably harvested cork and natural rubber mat. Naturally grippy, antimicrobial, and supportive, it’s perfect for everything from gentle stretches to sweaty flows. The smooth texture and earthy scent bring mindfulness to every movement.
Impact: Each mat donates 6 meals to those in need through Feeding Children Everywhere!
SHOP NOW16. Scoria Moon Cork Yoga Block
Lightweight yet sturdy, this cork block offers the perfect balance of support and stability during yoga, meditation, or stretching.
Impact: Crafted from eco-friendly and naturally antimicrobial cork.
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17. Scoria Kids Space Yoga Mat
Calm kids? During the holidays? It’s a Christmas miracle! Introduce your young ones to the joy of yoga and meditation with the Kids Space Cork Yoga Mat. Crafted from environmentally-friendly cork and backed by natural rubber, it also doubles as a playful surface for kids.
Impact: Each mat donates 6 meals to those in need through Feeding Children Everywhere!
SHOP NOWGifts for Travelers
For the wanderer, the hiker, and the planet-saver on the go.
18. Plaine Products Travel Set
Ditch the dodgy all-in-ones, this complete travel set includes TSA-approved shampoo, conditioner, body wash and body lotion in sleek aluminium bottles. Perfect for carry-on convenience!
Impact: The closed-loop system helps reduce the 550 million shampoo bottles thrown away each year in the US.
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19. Scoria Travel Cork Yoga Mat (2mm)
We all know consistency is key to taking care of your well-being. Keep your routine, wherever you go, with this lightweight, foldable mat, perfect for workouts anywhere.
Impact: Made from antimicrobial, sustainably sourced cork and backed with natural rubber.
SHOP NOWGifts For Sustainable Living
For the friend (or future you) who’s made sustainability more than a trend, here’s proof that living lightly can still feel amazing.
20. Terracycle Zero Waste Boxes
Perfect for the organized minimalist who recycles almost everything, give them the gift of recycling all that’s left!
Impact: Diverts hard-to-recycle waste from landfills, transforming it into reusable materials that fuel the circular economy.
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21. Build Your Own Gift Bundle
Why settle for pre-packed when you can personalize it? Combine skincare, haircare, and lifestyle favorites into a custom Zero Waste Gift Bundle, wrapped in plastic-free packaging and shipped carbon-neutral. Because the ultimate solution to waste is gifting them the things they actually want and need!
Impact: Customizable gifts that fit every lifestyle and value.
START BUILDING YOUR BUNDLECreate Your ZeroWasteStore Wishlist
So you’ve been shopping for everyone on your list, and have found more things you want? Classic. It happens every year.
But don’t worry, you can just add your new must-haves to your ZWS Wishlist to keep track of your eco-friendly favorites (and drop some not-so-subtle hints).
Because the best gifts come from the heart … and maybe a well-timed wishlist link.
Happy Holidays from ZeroWasteStore!
Whether you’re shopping for a skincare enthusiast, an eco-adventurer, or someone who simply loves a thoughtful surprise, every item in this guide proves that gifting can be meaningful, sustainable, and full of heart.
So go ahead, wrap your gifts with love (and plastic-free packaging) and spread a little conscious cheer this holiday season!
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