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Top 15 Eco-Friendly Gifts for Under $25

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Top 15 Eco-Friendly Gifts Under $25

Say you have someone on your gift list who’s going green. You’d love to get them some eco-friendly gifts they’ll actually use and appreciate, but you also can’t afford to break the bank. Or perhaps you’re the one trying to live more eco-consciously, and you want to give everyone on your list something that won’t hurt the environment.

While eco-friendly gifts have a reputation of being expensive, I’ve put together this list of cheap eco-friendly gifts under $25 to help you stay within your gift-giving budget.

Plus, don’t forget to take a look at these affordable eco-friendly greeting cards for every occasion to make your sustainable gift complete!

Related: Where to Get the Best Deals on Eco-Friendly Christmas Gifts

1. Cork Notebook

Cork Notebook

Know someone who likes to write or journal? This cork notebook makes a great eco-friendly gift. It features a cork cover and acid-free paper. It also has a pen loop to help keep the pen or pencil close at hand.

Related: Where to Find the Best Eco-Friendly Greeting Cards

2. 4Ocean Bracelet

4Ocean makes a variety of awesome bracelets that help clean up our seas. The bracelets feature a cord made from recycled plastic and beads made from recycled glass. Plus, for every bracelet purchased, 4Ocean can remove one pound of waste from our oceans.

Some of the neat designs include:

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3. Ethique Eco-Friendly Hair Sampler

Ethique Hair Sampler

We throw away 80 billion plastic bottles every year from just shampoo and conditioner. However, with Ethique and their bottleless shampoos and conditioners, you can help eliminate some of that plastic.

The Ethique Eco-Friendly Hair Sampler comes with three shampoos and two conditioners, which makes it a great way to try out the different scents. The company also offers a body sampler and face sampler.

Interested in even more excellent shampoo options? Then be sure to check out the best shampoo bars for every hair type. You can even find an outstanding conditioner bar for your hair!

4. EcoTools Gift Set

EcoTools Gift Set

Are you interested in outstanding eco-friendly gifts for women? This EcoTools gift set is a great way to give a lady all the makeup tools she needs.

I love to use EcoTools for my makeup brushes because they’re made using cruelty-free bristles, bamboo handles, and recycled metal parts. The company also makes annual donations to Glamour’s The Girl Project to support women empowerment.

If you’re looking for even more great ideas for sustainable beauty tools, be sure to take a look at this list of the best eco-friendly makeup brushes.

5. Seeded Gift Wrap

Seeded Gift Wrap

Once you pick out your incredible eco-friendly gifts, you’ll want to wrap them in zero waste wrapping paper to make them as sustainable as possible. This seeded gift wrap is an excellent option. It’s made from 100% recycled paper and is embedded with wildflower seeds. When your gift recipient is done unwrapping your gift, he or she can plant the gift wrap and grow beautiful flowers.

5. Bee’s Wrap

Bee's Wrap Food Wrap

If you’re looking for affordable eco-friendly gifts for someone else, they might already have some Bee’s Wrap. However, let’s be honest, if their household is anything like my household, they can always use another set. This set of Bee’s Wrap reusable food wrap includes three convenient sizes.

7. Reusable Food Storage Bags

Reusable Food Storage Bags

Along with reusable food wrap, we always seem to need more reusable food storage bags in our home. I like these bags because they’re leakproof and safe to go in the freezer, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. They’re made from silicone, so you don’t have to worry about BPA or other toxins.

8. Beard Brush and Comb Set

Beard Brush and Comb Set

If you’re looking for awesome eco-friendly gifts for men, consider the Beard Brush and Comb Set from Grow a Beard. The compact size makes it ideal for travel or slipping into his pocket for touch-ups throughout the day. The brush and comb are made with bamboo for durability and eco-friendliness.

9. Coconut Shell Bowls

Jungle Culture coconut shell bowls 

These beautiful coconut shell bowls are made with real coconuts that are cleaned, sanded, and polished with organic coconut oil.

Since they’re natural, they each have a unique color, size, and shape. Once they’re cleaned, they’re etched with unique designs by local craftsmen.

They’re vegan friendly and absolutely no chemicals or pesticides are used in their production, which makes them safe to use with your favorite meals. Plus, each coconut shell bowl includes an upcycled wooden spoon!

10. Bamboo Cutlery Set

Bamboo Cutlery

This bamboo cutlery set is a great way to reduce plastic waste by eliminating the need for disposable plastic utensils. Bamboo is strong and safe to use in the dishwasher. If it ever wears out, you can compost it. Plus, this set comes with its own beautiful and convenient travel pouch.

11. Stainless Steel Drinking Straws

Stainless Steel Reusable Straw

Another great way to reduce plastic use is with this set of stainless steel drinking straws. This set includes four straight straws and four bent straws.

It also includes four cleaning brushes and a carrying case. Since they’re steel, you don’t have to worry about BPA, and they’re also dishwasher safe.

If you’re interested in getting everyone on your gift list a reusable straw but not sure which type to get, check out our guide on the best reusable straw options.

12. Reusable K-Cups

Reusable K-Cup

While Keurigs make a great cup of coffee, their K-cups are notorious waste producers. These reusable K-cups make great eco-friendly gifts for someone who loves to use their Keurig to make coffee in the morning but doesn’t want to throw out a plastic cup each time.

These reusable K-cups are also an excellent way to make your home a little greener. If you’re interested in even more outstanding swaps, check out our post on the top eco-friendly alternatives to common household items.

13. Soy Wax Aromatherapy Candle

Soy Wax Aromatherapy Candle

I love these soy wax aromatherapy candles. Soy is biodegradable and eco-friendly, and the company uses essential oils for a natural and light fragrance.

Plus, when you’re done burning the candle, you can reuse the glass container as a drinking glass, to hold trinkets, and more.

Related: The Best Eco-Friendly and Non-Toxic Candles

14. Bamboo Toothbrush

Bamboo Toothbrush

Bamboo toothbrushes are a natural way to keep your teeth clean. I prefer this brand of bamboo toothbrushes because they come in cardboard boxes, so you don’t have any plastic at all.

They’re made from sustainably harvested bamboo, biodegradable, and free of chemicals, BPA, and dyes. Since you have to replace them every few months like traditional toothbrushes, they make nice eco-friendly gifts.

There are different types of bamboo toothbrushes available, so don’t forget to check out our post on the best bamboo toothbrushes to find one that will work for everyone on your gift list.

15. Eco-Friendly Soap

Addicted to Soap

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love getting some fresh and natural soaps as a gift, and these handmade soaps from Addicted to Soap are no exception. You can find plenty of great scents, such as black raspberry vanilla.

Affordable Eco-Friendly Gifts

Whether you’re trying to have a more green holiday or you’re simply looking for that perfect gift for an eco-friendly person in your life, you can’t beat one of these eco-friendly gifts under $25.

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