Stocking stuffers. For too long, those little trinkets are what we pick up last second in the checkout aisle just to make the holidays feel a little fuller. But why? Why not make the swap to more eco-friendly, higher-quality products that they'll actually use?
Ditch the trash that comes with the holidays — conservative estimates say the average person's waste output increases by 25% during the holiday season. Instead, you can commit to buying a little better and a little less.
We're sharing a few of our favorite sustainable stocking stuffers to give you a little bit of inspo for a green holiday season.
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Meow Meow Tweet Sweet Orange Tangerine Vegan Lip Balm
Why It's Cool
Meow Meow Tweet never lets us down with their plastic-free, all-natural vegan products, and this delightful lip balm is no exception. It costs a bit more but lasts a long time and the compostable tube means no waste.
$14
Package Free Biodegradable Hair Ties Pack
Why It's Cool
For hasty messy buns and I'll-wash-it-tomorrow braids without the plastic guilt, share a pack of these biodegradable hair ties. They look just like regular hair ties but they're made from 100% cotton and natural rubber — compost pile approved.
$15
Conscious Step Socks
Why It's Cool
Each pair of these Fair Trade, GOTS, and vegan-certified socks supports Conservation International in its work to keep forests standing. Whether you're gifting to the friend who appreciates sustainable gifts or the one who just likes cute socks, these are a cozy stocking stuffer.
$14.95
All Good Goop
Why It's Cool
With a list of accolades and certifications too long to list, All Good is the real deal in terms of eco-friendly and sustainable skincare. This all-purpose salve is perfect for the sensitive, dry skin that comes during cold winter months.
$15
Pela Powder Blue Rockies iPhone 14 Case
Why It's Cool
Pela cases are durable enough to protect your phone from any clumsy fumbles — nice, right? What makes them truly cool is their commitment to ethical manufacturing and sustainability. This phone case can be tossed in your compost bin at the end of its life.
$69.95
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