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The holidays offer an excellent reminder of the ways that we could be reducing waste. Which is why we should all get on board with giving more eco-friendly gifts to everyone on our list this season. Of course, some of the best things you can do for the planet as a consumer are to acquire less stuff overall, reuse what you have, and opt for buying used goods that prevent secondhand items from going to a landfill. However, we get that that’s tricky, especially when gifting is concerned. If you’re shopping for gifts this holiday season, consider buying products from brands that are trying to be kinder to the earth and to support businesses that aim to use sustainable practices.
Luckily, there are a ton of wonderful gifts out there that fit the sustainability bill. To give you a hand, below, we’ve pulled together some of our favorite eco-friendly gifts from brands we love like Patagonia, Bathing Culture, Girlfriend Collective, Our Place, and more. Each of these brands is making actual strides for a more equitable, sustainable world—not just greenwashing.
Whether you’re shopping for a parent or a peer, you’ll find that all of these gift ideas are either sourced from recycled materials to begin with, cut down on water and energy usage in their production process, or are designed to help you reduce environmental waste in the long run. And although we ultimately need broader systemic changes in order to really take care of our environment, shopping in a way that aligns with your values can help you (and your loved ones) live more sustainably in our day-to-day lives, which is always a good thing.
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A word to the wise: Sustainable products already usually take more time to produce and are typically available in more-limited quantities. That means that the earlier you get your holiday shopping done this year, the better.
For more present picks, check out all of the best gift ideas of 2022.
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