From gorgeous home decor and indulgent organic beauty to artisanal quality accessories and thoughtfully-crafted gift sets, you’re sure to have a successful (and stress-free) gift-giving experience for everyone on your list through our curation of conscious yet covetable ethical gifts.
We know that finding that perfect present for every individual in your life can be an overwhelming task, especially if you’re a conscious-minded shopper. To put you out of your holiday-gifting-induced anxiety, we’ve put together a comprehensive, sure-fire assortment of ethical gift ideas for you.
So, go ahead and secure your favorite spot on the couch to get ready to check off your gift giving list, because this ethical gift guide will not disappoint. With something for every special someone on your list — even the hard-to-shop-for folks in your life — we’re making it possible to get much of your seasonal shopping accomplished in one place.
Rest assured, you’ll find something delightful for yourself too — maybe a set of gram-worthy pastel cookware? Think of it as an incentive to get you through the holiday hustle.
Now, don’t let us keep you…get ready to have your gift-wrapped ducks in a row with our sustainable gift ideas ahead. The perfect gifts for socially conscious and environmentally aware loved ones in your life!
Please note that this guide includes CL&S partners and affiliate links. As always, brands meet strict criteria for sustainability and are brands we love — and that we think you’ll love too!
1. Organic Cotton Clothing by Passion Lilie
Why we love it: Woman-owned, Fair Trade, Organic Cotton, Pays Living Wages | Price: $64+
Passion Lilie creates clothes featuring fun prints and patterns that are full of character, and crafted in classic silhouettes that’ll never go out of style.
Designed with comfort in mind, these effortless styles — made with natural fibers — make for a great ethical gift for those who love the ease of a throw-on-and-go outfit. Partners with artisan communities in India, Passion Lilie’s clothing is block printed and crafted using eco-friendly dyes and handwoven ikat patterns that support weaver livelihoods.
2. Reusable Gift Wraps on DoneGood
Why we love it: Reusable, Recycled Material, Certified B Corp Marketplace, POC-owned Brand | Price: $35
These reusable and reversible gift wraps don’t just wrap presents in a jiffy but will also help spread the low-waste message to the next person who receives their present wrapped up in these beauties.
DoneGood is an ethical marketplace where you can find brands that have been vetted for prioritizing paying fair wages, using sustainable materials, and empowering the local communities in which they operate. Feel free to combine or wrap your reusable gift wrap over a covetable item from their ethical gift guide.
3. Custom-Fit Bra & Panty Sets by &HER
Why we love it: Natural Fibers, Inclusive Sizing, Low Waste, PFAS-free, Repair and Recycling Program | Price: $120+
&HER is a cutting-edge lingerie brand using the power of AI to create custom-made intimates that offer optimum support without sacrificing comfort.
The brand uses a unique fit guide that allows customers to choose the best way of sharing their measurements, after which, the made-to-order bra and panty is crafted on a 3D knitting machine using quality fibers like hemp and organic cotton.
Go on and give your loved one the gift of customized intimates that might just become her favorites in her undergarments drawer.
4. Mini+Me Outfits by Mightly x Of an Origin
Why we love it: Woman-owned, GOTS Certified, Fair Trade Certified
, Resale Program | Price: $25+ *Use coupon code MAMALOVE15 for 15% off
An ideal gift for the mom and her little girl who love playing dress up, this Mini+Me collection has a range of pretty printed styles for both.
Created in collaboration with Of an Origin, a woman-owned sustainable maternity brand, these pieces feature a limited edition “Whimsy” print designed by artist Abby Houston.
Full of easy-to-wear styles that work for any occasion, these styles are crafted in GOTS Certified organic cotton and are nursing-friendly.
5. Comfort Bras by JulieMay
Why we love it: Hypoallergenic, Size-inclusive, Natural Fibers, GOTS Certified, Philanthropic, Pays Living Wages | Price: $85+
Designing intimates that won’t irritate, JulieMay specializes in creating allergy-friendly lingerie that doesn’t compromise on appearance.
With lacy details and gorgeous styles in silk, their comfort bra collection features non-wired bralettes and padded options that look just as good as they feel. The brand reports that their silk linings can help cool down hot flashes during menopause and provide relief for eczema and psoriasis-prone skin. JulieMay also offers the option to purchase a lingerie gift card for your loved ones so they can choose an item of their personal preference.
6. Bamboo Floor Lamps by Lanna Passa
Why we love it: WOC-Owned, Artisanal, Handwoven | Price: $95+
For the person who lights up your life with their presence, these bamboo floor lamps will make for a great ethical gift. Handcrafted by tribal artisans in Thailand, Lanna Passa’s woven lamps will help create cozy nooks around the house with their warm lighting and textural quality.
Whether you’re looking for a very tall floor lamp or one that’s a bit more subtle and understated, you can choose between varying sizes and sets.
7. Refillable Hand Soaps by Blueland
Why we love it: WOC-owned, Plastic-free, Refillable, Natural Ingredients | Price: $10+
A conscious gift that is both practical and plastic-free, these hand soap sets come with a glass dispenser bottle, hand pump, and refillable soap tablets that’ll stay in use on the bathroom countertop for a long time.
The process of using these is as easy as filling up the bottle with warm water, dropping in a soap tablet from their varied range of scents, and pumping it to find hydrating, foamy goodness at your fingertips. Blueland’s handy soap tablets are made from plant-based and planet-friendly ingredients.
8. The Total Package Gift Set by Firebelly Tea
Why we love it: USDA Certified Organic, Recyclable and Compostable Packaging | Price: $69.95
For the tea lovers who brew every cup like it’s a sacred ritual, Firebelly Tea’s total package gift set is a present they’ll love unwrapping this holiday season.
The set includes a teacup, strainer, resting cup, and two diverse loose-leaf tea flavors called “After Dinner Mint” and “Chai Me Up” that are packaged in a recyclable premium gift box with gold embossing.
Their tea pouches are also completely home-compostable, making it easy to minimize waste.
9. Cozy Mockneck by Kotn
Why we love it: Traceable Supply Chain, Ethically Produced, Philanthropic | Price: $88 CAD
There are few luxuries enjoyed more than wrapping yourself up in a comfy sweatshirt when temperatures dip. So make sure they have something worth snuggling up in with a little help from this cozy mockneck sweatshirt by Kotn.
Crafted from the most sumptuous Egyptian cotton, the Canadian brand uses its profits to help fund the education of children in rural Egypt.
Available in three delectable hues, we personally love the dark teal color and the holiday season vibes it gives off.
10. Bonfire Reusable Candle by Mimi & August
Why we love it: Reusable, Soy Wax, Non-toxic Fragrance | Price: $38 CAD
Hunting for the perfect holiday gift to present a great hostess? Snatch up this fragrant little candle to light up their space with an inviting aroma.
Evoking the smell of a nostalgic campfire with notes of cedar, vanilla, and smoke, this hand-poured soy wax candle comes in reusable cups of different sizes that can be filled with some hot cocoa and marshmallows once used up.
11. Jewel Tone Birth Month Dish on Uncommon Goods
Why we love it: Certified B Corporation, Philanthropic, Reforestation Program, Pays Fair Wages | Price: $25
Glazed in birthstone colors, this jewelry dish is the prettiest little ethical gift that’ll adorn any dressing table. They feature crackled glass centers resembling crystalline geode slices that give them a distinctive appearance. Simply select the birth month to get a unique jewelry dish that’s just as special as the person you intend to give it to.
Crafted by a trained female potter, you can find more such unique handmade gifts on Uncommon Goods where independent designers are celebrated for their work.
12. Sake Body Lotion by cocokind
Why we love it: WOC-owned, Certified Organic Ingredients, Philanthropic, Life Cycle Transparency | Price: $22
Crafted with Japanese fermented rice wine that’s rich in smoothing enzymes and microbiome-friendly prebiotic sugars, the sake body lotion by cocokind has a reviewer describing it as “the only body moisturizer” where they’ve “used the entire bottle.”
Available in an upcycled plastic bottle that’s fully recyclable, the sake extract they use is created by fermenting rice kernels and is completely alcohol-free. It also contains a blend of sunflower seed oil and shea butter that’ll leave skin feeling supple and soft.
13. Organic Everyday Towels by Under the Canopy
Why we love it: GOTS Certified, OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Certified, Ethically Produced | Price: $14+
Help them elevate the humdrum routine of getting dry with these luxurious organic everyday towels that are available in a range of sets, sizes, and colors to choose from. Crafted from sumptuous GOTS Certified organic cotton, these towels come in a medium weight that offers the perfect combination of plushness and absorbency.
You can combine it with the Sake Body Lotion on this list to beckon your loved ones to indulge in a luxurious bath.
14. Woolen Slippers by Baabushka
Why we love it: Woman-owned, Philanthropic, Fair Trade | Price: $74+
Give the gift of comfort this holiday season with a pair of snug wool slippers by Baabushka.
Handcrafted using felted wool, these slippers are just as durable as they are warm. You can choose between a leather sole slip-on or a natural rubber sole version that comes with added arch support.
Baabushka is a woman-owned brand that employs female artisans from Nepal to craft its slippers. In fact, every pair features a personal signature of the artisan who created it.
15. Essential Chain Necklace by Able
Why we love it: Pays Living Wages, Ethically Handcrafted | Price: $74+
Bejewel your loved one with an ethical gift like this minimal yet eye-catching chain necklace by Able. When designed well, a subtle chain necklace of this kind can hold the power to transform even the most basic jeans and t-shirt outfit into an inspiring one.
Made from 14k gold-filled metal, this piece can easily be layered with some of the brand’s other dainty necklaces or complemented with a matching chain bracelet. You can also choose to add a pearl or monogrammed charm for a personalized touch.
16. Staycation Sleep Set by Pact
Why we love it: GOTS Certified, Fair Trade Certified, Ethically Produced | Price: $60
Help her make the restful act of sleeping a chic affair with this printed organic cotton staycation sleep set by Pact. Aptly named “Staycation”, we think this set is the perfect addition to your carry-on and is polished enough for getting away with catching those early hotel breakfasts dressed in the sleepwear itself.
Made using organic cotton, this ethical gift set was created at a Fair Trade Certified factory that provides safe working conditions, community support, and additional development funds to those working onsite.
17. Weighted Blanket by Bearaby
Why we love it: OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Certified, Global Recycled Standard Certified, GOTS Certified, Reforestation Program | Price: $199+
For the busy bees who could use some serious R&R, this weighted blanket will help them hit the hay faster. Known for aiding with naturally deeper sleep cycles, Bearaby’s weighted blankets are crafted using organic cotton that’s free of fillers and owes its weight to the chunky knit fabric alone.
Not just for cozy winters, these machine-washable cotton blankets are knitted for maximum breathability making them perfect for all seasons.
18. Life Designer Journal by Intelligent Change
Why we love it: Philanthropic, Natural Materials, Recycled, Compostable, FSC® Certified Paper | Price: $35
For the ones who have a special spot for aesthetic stationery, this journal is a gift they won’t judge solely by its pretty cover.
Filled with mindful prompts centered around five essential pillars that guide you through a self-reflective journey to help manifest your best self, this journal will be a portable therapist and best friend bound between the pages that might just have you picking up a copy for yourself as well.
19. Tree of Life Cork Yoga Mat by Scoria
Why we love it: Woman-owned, Natural Materials, Philanthropic | Price: $104
Offering the ultimate incentive for perfecting the warrior two pose, this alignment cork yoga mat features a methodical tree of life print that isn’t just aesthetically appealing but also helps properly align postures with a line across the middle. Talk about combining style and function!
Crafted with a sustainably harvested cork surface that’s backed by natural rubber, this anti-slip mat comes with a handy cotton mat carry strap.
20. Enameled Cast Iron Skillet by Caraway
Why we love it: Durable Materials, Non-toxic Coating, Stovetop Agnostic | Price: $185
A heavy-duty iron skillet that doesn’t compromise on aesthetics, this pan is a great gift for the home chef who loves cooking up a storm. Allowing its user to focus on seasoning their dishes and not the cast iron, the three-layer enamel coating requires no additional upkeep and is free of forever chemicals.
Ideal for searing meat, baking cornbread, and sautéing, this skillet also offers exceptional heat retention that’s great for low-heat and slow-cooked dishes.
21. Shallow Dinner Set by East Fork
Why we love it: Certified B Corporation, Philanthropic, Pay Living Wages | Price: $156
For the friend who is always posting perfectly plated stories of what they’ve cooked, this set will be a highly welcome addition to their dinnerware collection.
Including two bowls and three plates in different sizes, this handcrafted ceramic shallow dinner set comes in many hues, but we highly recommend the black set for its understated elegance and the way it’ll make a rainbow salad or smoothie bowl pop.
East Fork’s pottery glazes are completely food-safe and free of lead so they won’t have to worry about heavy metals leaching into meals.
22. Elephant Plant Pot on DoneGood
Why we love it: Natural Material, Certified B Corp Marketplace, POC-owned | Price: $65
The perfect place to find artisanal quality gifts just like this elephant plant pot, DoneGood is a conscious marketplace that’s dedicated to putting in the hard work of vetting brands who are doing better, so you can don’t have to search too hard to find an ethical gift.
A fitting choice for the plant parent with a green thumb, this cute little Elephant planter will be a great spot for their next succulent. Crafted using coconut coir, this pot was handmade by artisans in the Philippines.