30 Unique Ethical & Eco-friendly Gift Ideas Under $30
Giving ethical and eco-friendly gifts doesn’t have to be expensive! Check out these 30 socially responsible gifts under $30!
In this gift guide you’ll find affordable gift ideas that give back, fair trade goodies, sustainable style, & more.
A few other resources for shopping small this holiday season include the 2023 Ethical Holiday Gift Guide, Holiday Discounts, Eco-friendly Gift Box Guide, and our Ethical Brand Directory.
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Seed Bomb Box from Uproot Design Studio $7
Encourage the sustainable gift recipient to spread love with these seed balls that grow into flowers herbs.
Wintergreen Essential Oil Candle $14+
This holiday candle features a minty scent with pure wintergreen essential oil. It’s sure to help set the holiday mood.
Handmade Soap by Uproot Design Studio $12
This soap is handmade with love using organic ingredients! Choose from a variety of scents and give a gift that smells good!
Deadstock Leather Coin Purse $19
This coin purse is ethically made in Haiti using deadstock leather. It’s a great gift idea for any minimalist looking to carry a bit of cash when going out.
PETITE & PERFECT Gift box $29+
This gift box comes from a certified B corp woman owned brand!! It features a range of snacks including popcorn, toffee, chocolate, and more.
Organic Skin Cream $5+
Packed with nutrient-rich oils and butters, this cream can be used from head to toe. Made with organic plant oils, pumpkin seed oils, address dry, itchy skin while reducing scars and fine lines.
Organic Sloth Socks- $18
With these organic cotton socks, you help save sloth’s habitats which are being threatened due to rain forest destruction. Plus, they are super cute!
Organic Face Oil $28
This skin-ultra nourishing face oil combines Organic Argan Oil with Rosehip Infusion, Avocado Oil, and Apricot Oil to hydrate the skin deeply. A great gift for any skin care enthusiast!
Vegan Cork Key Chain $15
This vegan keychain is ethically made by a woman owned brand in the USA. Carry Courage works with with sustainably sourced cork. This eco-friendly keychain can serve as a luggage tag too!
fair trade Scarf by passion lilie- $22
Passion Lilie scarves helps provide a secure job with fair wages and a positive working environment to artisans in India. These are a cozy and affordable gift.
Mindful Garden in a Bag from Uproot Design Studio $16
Gardeners & plant lovers can get going indoors or outdoors with our "Get Growing" Garden in a Bag kits, including herbs, strawberries & tomatoes.
Tea Sampler Set from tea drops $29
This tea sampler set includes twenty different organic teas including Matcha, Thai, Rose Earl Grey, Chai Spice, and more. It’s great for keeping cozy during chilly nights.
Human Organic cotton Tote $28
This Human tote bag is ethically made in a Fair Trade Certified factory using 100% organic cotton. It’s great for taking to the grocery store or carrying your daily essentials.
Evergreen Candle $10+
The Evergreen + Cedar candle is inspired by the PNW forests featuring bright and bold notes of crushed pine, balsam and cedar wood. Ethically made in Seattle with soy wax, this is a cozy candle for the cold weather.
Hammered Stacking Rings $28
These stackable rings are ethically made in Nashville, TN. Their unique hammered patterns ensure that no two are the same. Mix and match rings to make a statement and create a creative gift for your friend.
Cashmere Candle $28
This cozy candle features notes of vanilla bean, ylang-ylang, and santal. This candle is ethically made in the USA with a renewable, vegan coconut-soy wax blend and great for cozying up any space.
Solid Gold Pouch $20
This is the perfect affordable gift for that friend you adore! Remind them that they are solid gold with this pouch made from upcycled materials and crafted with fair trade practices.
Bamboo Razor Gift set $20
A great gift for anyone who enjoys the post-shave feel of smooth and supple skin featuring a bamboo razor handle, disposable razor blades, & moisturizing shave cream.
Tall Cuff Beanie $28
This beanie is made in a Fair Trade Certified factory using recycled materials. It’s sure to keep your friends stylish and warm this holiday season. Plus, it’s a great unisex gift.
Sage Recovery Crush Soak $8+
Made with organic ingredients, the crush features a cool tingle, brightening sage, pine, coriander seed detoxify & Abyssinian Oil nourishes damaged skin.
Holiday Room Spray Bundle $29
Gift these to your friend who loves the holiday scents! They can spritz these through out their house to add to the festive feel!
SARI JOURNAL $29
May your adventures be as colorful as the book where you record them! Containing 50 pages of handmade paper, with a cover woven from recycled sari cloth to store your ideas.
Pumpkin Face Mask $27
This luxurious pumpkin enzyme mask revitalizes the skin, leaving it feeling smooth and looking healthy.
Hydrating Hair Duo $28
This zero waste shampoo and conditioner set smells like bergamot, tangerine and juniper berry. It’s a good gift for anyone interested in eco-friendly swaps!
Smash the Patriarchy Pouch $20
This is an affordable gift idea for any feminist! Fill this pouch with snacks, gift cards, or other goodies your feminist friend will love! This pouch is made with upcycled fabric.
Fire Spirit Scarf $25
This scarf is ethically and sustainable made out of viscose, a plant-based textile made from organic agricultural products: banana, pineapple, jute, cotton, or other plant fibers. Plus, it’s made with fair trade practices!
Eco-friendly AirPods Case $29
Pela AirPods cases are durable enough to protect your AirPods from drops, scratches, and dents and are crafted from plant-based materials. Pela also donates to 1% for the Planet.
For more ethical gift ideas be sure to check out our Ethical Holiday Gift Guide & follow along on social media.
