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How many times have you chosen and received gifts that serve no purpose and end up being put on the side and eventually thrown away? The 10 eco-friendly useful gifts we are about to suggest will be impossible to ignore. In the process, you will be helping the environment by promoting eco-friendly habits.
Eco-friendly, zero-waste, plastic-free and environmentally friendly are mainstream terms these days. Why not follow this trend by opting to offer eco-friendly gifts to friends and family?
There are numerous fun and functional ideas that can contribute to a healthier environment while serving a purpose.
Help spread awareness about the need for a more eco-friendly way of life.
Eco-friendly Gifts
1 – Wowe Bamboo toothbrush
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Do you know that almost 50 million pounds of plastic toothbrushes are thrown every year?
And that plastic can take up to 1000 years to decompose, running the risk of contaminating the soil and water?
2 – Kitchen Stainless Steel Compost Bin
This compost bin is an excellent gift for those keeping a larger compost bin to add to or for people who compost only for houseplants and herbs. Its stainless steel body looks sleek and the bin is odour free thanks to the charcoal filters added to it*.
With a capacity of 1.3 gallons, the compost bin is made of high-quality stainless steel guaranteeing its durability and resistance to scratches. This handy eco-friendly tool is very easy to clean. All it needs is warm water and soap. As for the dirty charcoal filter, it should be placed inside to soak together with the bin.
* Charcoal filters purchased separately – (1 filter is included in the package.)
3 – Stainless Steel Straws
Plastic straws are one of the great contributors to the death and injury of marine wildlife. It is of utmost urgency that we completely stop its use. However, we occasionally come across situations when it is handy to use a straw. What to do?
With these environmental issues in mind, our third suggestion of eco-friendly gifts is a reusable stainless steel straw are the perfect solution! They are reusable and hygienic. This set comes with 4 straight and 4 bent straws, in addition to two brushes to keep them clean.
-100% high-grade stainless-steel
– Rust free
– FDA Approved
– Plastic-free
– BPA Free
– No metal aftertaste
The stainless steel straws can be used with a variety of drinks, from juices and sodas, ice-coffee and ice-tea or even cocktails. They are good to be carried in a purse for whenever necessary.
4 – Eco-friendly Shopping Bags
Help your friends and family be more eco-friendly when they go grocery shopping!
This set of 6 bags includes 2 shopping bags (1 tote and 1 string bag), 2 produce bags (1 large and 1 small) and 2 mesh produce bags (1 large and 1 small).
The reusable bags are made of certified organic cotton and natural jute fabric.
Remember to tell your friends and family to choose plastic free non-packed produce in order to be totally zero-waste shoppers!!
5 – Collapsable Silicon Water Bottle
Just the thought of being out and about and having to buy a plastic water bottle gives us chills, especially after all we have seen during beach clean-ups. To solve that problem, this collapsible water bottle is a great solution. It is portable, durable leak-proof, healthy and versatile. What better way to quench one’s thirst while helping the environment?
This handy bottle rolls up into a compact size, can be wrapped around the wrist or hooked to a bag. It is made of 100% food-grade materials and is free from any harming chemicals. The bottle can be washed in the dishwasher and its opening is wide enough to add ice or fruit. Did I mention it is also freezable?
6 – Art of Lunch Insulated Neoprene Lunch Bag
These beautiful insulated lunch bags will add a pinch of fun to your family and friends’ lunch or snacks. The vast array of designs offers the possibility of picking different designs for different people. How handy is that?
The Art of Lunch bags are made of thick neoprene and are insulated to keep food at a constant temperature. The material is lead-free and PCV free making it safe and eco-friendly. They stretch to fit its contents and are machine washable.
By buying one of these bags you will be supporting art from one of the various artists around the world who create the designs. Choose from animal, trees and fun patterns. Click the image above to see the complete collection.
7 – Art of Lunch Versatile Bags
As a complement to the lunch bag mentioned above, these cute and colourful versatile bags are one of our favourite eco-friendly gifts.
The bags are moisture and grease proof and can be used in the dishwasher. They are good for food, makeup or art materials. The material is made of cotton fabric lined with food-safe polyester.
Take your pick from all the beautiful and fun designs and help the artist who created them. Click the image above to see the complete collection.
8 – 100% Organic Cotton Infinity Scarf for Her
There is nothing like getting cosy and snug wrapped around an infinity scarf in a chilli day! Why not share the feeling?
These stylish infinity scarfs made of 100% natural organic cotton are very flexible and fit for all occasions. Good for casual or dressy attire. They are light, comfortable, warm and easy to carry.
It is one of those eco-friendly gifts you will want to offer to someone special.
Click the image above for more colour options.
9 – Set of 3 Jute Wine Cover Bags
These jute wine covers are great eco-friendly gifts to brighten up any wine lover’s day!
The bags are made of 100% natural and biodegradable jute.
Offer the pack of 3 or use one bag to wrap a special wine.
10 – Vertical Garden Hanging Wall Planter
More and more people are taking gardening into their homes. With that in mind, our last suggestion is this hanging vertical garden planter.
The hanging vertical garden wall planter can be used inside the house, in a balcony or in the garden. It is fit to grow herbs, flowers, plants and even vegetables, creating a beautiful lush effect once the plants have grown.
Inspire your friends and family to start their own vertical vegetable or herb garden to avoid eating products with pesticides.
We hope our suggested list of eco-friendly gifts will inspire and help you choose something useful for your loved ones.
Have you ever offered any of the suggested gifts?
Let us know what you think about our suggestions in the comments area below.
Thank you!
May The Bliss be with You!
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