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Stockings were always my absolute favorite part about the holiday season so I had to create a guide for this year’s hottest zero waste and eco friendly stocking stuffers.

I love small gifts; they have always been my favorite. What can I say? I love the little things like socks, bars of soap, the occasional gift card, and chocolate! Lots of chocolate.

30 zero waste, eco friendly, stocking stuffers from small businesses

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So, I wanted to create an easy guide so you can find a few perfect gifts that will easily slide into a stocking on Christmas morning, and so you can avoid Amazon.

If you’re looking forward to stuffing stockings this year, I’ve rounded up some zero waste and eco friendly stocking stuffers so you can ditch plastic trinkets and gadgets for some of these zero waste, ethical alternatives.

relaxing at home:

I think my favorite part of winter is getting cozy inside so I hope this holiday season, you’ll find some time to get snuggly.

Slip on your favorite jam-jams, light a few candles, snuggle with a thick blanket, sip some hot cocoa, eat a few cookies, and watch a bad holiday movie or a board game – whatever you’re into.

for movie and tv show marathons:

Love flipping through channels and watching a good movie? Then you also know how annoying it is when your remote controller batteries conk out.

That’s why Coast Portland’s zithion-X USB-C rechargeable batteries are so convenient: You’ll always have batteries ready, because you can recharge them!

These batteries quickly recharge in roughly 2.5 hours using USB-C charging cables. They have long-lasting run times, with 2-6x longer than other batteries.

You can easily check the status of your battery’s charge level with a built-in charge level indicator too. It’ll be solid red when charging and solid green when fully charged.

Best of all, these zithion-C batteries are a carbon neutral certified product. Their production and use result in zero increase in CO2 levels in the atmosphere. Plus, being reusable, they help keep batteries out of landfills.

unwinding on your phone:

Know someone who loves to scroll on their phone after a long day? Consider gifting them a compostable phone case as a stocking stuffer!

Pela Case offers compostable phone cases for android and iphones alike with a wide array of styles and designs to choose from.

They even have compostable accessories like phone grips and card holders.

Everything is delivered plastic-free.

Plus they offer Pela360, a recycling program that lets you return your old case when you buy a new one.

stay comfy:

Pact creates underwear made from 95% GOTS certified organic cotton. Plus, they’re so comfy!

A pair or two should easily fit into a Christmas stocking! I love how cozy this 6-pack of boy shorts look.

Plus, all of Pact’s clothes are made in a fair trade certified factory, shipped carbon neutral, and have plastic-free recyclable packaging.

sip something warm:

Arbor Teas offers organic, fair-trade, loose-leaf tea in backyard compostable packaging.

It’s made from a cellulose material, and even their labels on the package are made from sugar cane waste and compostable too.

I love their green tea, but if you want to keep the holiday theme going, you need to try their Holiday Spice Black Tea!

add some ambiance:

P.F. Candle Co makes 100% vegan and non-toxic soy wax candles hand-poured into apothecary inspired glass amber jars. Vegan candles are amazing and I love that it has a kraft paper label and brass lid!

This plastic-free candle is paraben-free, phthalate-free and never tested on animals. It’s homemade in California with 100% domestically grown soy wax and has a cotton core wick.

worth waking up for:

Looking for something to look forward to? All these gifts will make mornings in the winter more bearable.

So whether you’re getting ready for the day, or just trying to get your mojo going, these are my top picks!

perfect curls:

A Simple Planet is a sustainable haircare brand that focuses on refillable, plant-based products. They use organic, natural ingredients and offer refills.

Their curl cream hydrates and enhances curls using biodegradable, organic ingredients in reusable and refillable packaging.

It’s free from harsh chemicals too, such as silicones, parabens, or artificial additives.

Use the code goingzerowaste for 15% off.

for fresh breath:

Greco Gum’s Mastic Gum is an ancient, natural chewing gum with unique health benefits.

This plastic-free all-natural gum is made with 100% pure Chios mastic, sustainably harvested on the island of Chios in eastern Greece.

Chewing this gum supports dental health by naturally cleansing the mouth and strengthening the jaw muscles.

It also promotes gut health by balancing stomach acids and supporting digestion.

The first 100 people to claim KATHRYN15 will receive an additional 15% off their first order.

floss those teeth:

Don’t just brush those pearly whites – floss them too! Cocofloss gets chompers jolly clean with its patented, loofah-like weave of 500+ scrubby threads spun from recycled water bottles.

This eco floss is infused with coconut oil, vegan wax, and irresistible scents. The floss is free from BPA, parabens, SLS, and PFAs.

The Cocofloss Holiday Collection includes Elf-Care Samplers, Cocofloss Holiday Sets, Cocobrush Holiday Sets, Sea-Life Conservation Sets, and Minty Mistletoe Duos.

for fashion lovers:

ThredUp is an online consignment and thrift store that sells over 55k brands from Gap to Gucci.

You can find everything from women to kid’s clothing, all up to 90% off retail price.

Purchasing a ThredUp gift card makes a great stocking stuffer!

There’s the option to buy a physical or digital gift card too, making it ideal for last minute gifting.

glam up:

Get ready for the day with Billion Dollar Beauty’s Babe Bundle. This kit comes with a beauty box, blush, brow powder, brow pomade, eyeshadow, highlighter, lip balm and tweezers – and it’s all vegan, cruelty-free and paraben-free.

Better yet, you only have to buy it once – because it’s refillable for life! The box it comes in is reusable and made from 30% PCR plastic. You can refill it with any colors you want, which helps reduce waste because you’ll pick shades you desire.

to brighten your day (and skin):

Kiss dull skin in the morning goodbye with Aurahïa’s Glass Face brightening serum. This EWG verified serum is vegan, cruelty-free and made with natural, gently exfoliating ingredients.

Apply it twice daily for best results, once in the morning and once at night. Use it before moisturizing or after cleansing for soft glowing skin.

Aurahïa uses packaging materials that are recycled, reusable or zero waste. Their labeling ink is non-toxic and water-based.

for the skincare fanatics:

If you’re a skincare fanatic, I love you. No, really! I have sensitive acne prone skin and no matter what I do I always seem to have texture on my face.

For the first time in years, I’ve come prettyyyy close to fixing it. I mean it’s still textured but it’s better than it was last year! And, that’s thanks to skincare fanatics and the geniuses behind some of my favorite products.

Check out my blog post 20 Organic Zero Waste Skincare Brands for even more recommendations!

for smoother skin:

Know someone who suffers from dry skin in the winter? Why not gift them Brondell’s Nebia Self Care Kit? Dry brushing helps exfoliate and safely remove dry skin.

The kit includes a long-handled bamboo loofah, a boar-hair bristle brush with pumice stone, and a bamboo cotton shower cloth complete with its own cotton storage bag.

Everything is sustainably sourced, and it’s all made using plastic-free materials. The cotton storage bag is also ideal for travel!

The self care kit is BOGO free with purchase of Yuba HaloNetic.

refills on refills:

Activist Skincare is refillable, vegan, cruelty-free, and 5% for the planet. The Sample Kit, Sea to Skin Cleansing Gel and Calming Force Clear Skin Serum for acne-prone skin are perfect stocking stuffers.

You can keep your empty glass bottles and refill them at home. The pouches are recyclable through TerraCycle and the ingredients are super-effective actives and botanicals.

You can keep your empty glass bottles and refill them at home. Activist’s pouches are recyclable through TerraCycle and the ingredients are super-effective actives and botanicals.

sustainably harvested:

Josie Maran is a woman owned beauty brand that packages most of their products in glass bottles and has partnered with Terracycle to take back empties.

Their 100% Pure Argan Oil (their whipped version is my absolute favorite! ) is vegan, cruelty-free and completely pure – it’s intensely hydrating.

Josie Maran’s argan oil comes from a UNESCO-protected region to help prevent deforestation and over-harvesting.

A single argan tree can live for more than 600 years and produce fruit throughout its entire lifecycle!

they got it ALL:

BLK + GRN is an all natural marketplace by all Black artisans. They have everything ranging from nail polish to hair care.

Their Carib Lime Body Soap is made from 100% plant essences, cold-processed and has a revitalizing citrus scent that’ll make any Christmas stocking smell great.

Justin and I have a tradition of gifting each other multiple bars of soap in our stockings! It’s an in expensive treat that we get to use all year long!

getting active in the new year:

Know someone who enjoys barre, spin, and orange theory classes? Here are a few of my favorite workout companions!

for washing all those work out clothes:

Tru earth is a certified B Corporation that creates sustainable laundry detergent strips.

Their eco strips are completely plastic free. They come in a compostable cardboard sleeve that doubles as a shipping envelope.

1 strip equals 1 load, making each pack good for 32 loads. These are perfect stocking stuffers for fitness lovers because when you work out frequently (take it from me) you’re ALWAYS doing laundry.

boosting energy levels:

MegaFood is a certified B Corporation that formulates sustainable vitamins and supplements.

They’re non-GMO project verified, 1% For The Planet, Plastic Neutral, and certified glyphosate residue free. They test for over 150 pesticides and herbicides.

For stocking stuffers, check out their mushroom focus support. Formulated with lion’s mane, this will help support a sense of alertness. Perfect for supporting energy levels as you exercise.

for outdoor runs:

EarthHero is an online marketplace for thousands of sustainable goods!

They’re a B Corp, 1% for the Planet, and uses plastic-free and carbon-neutral shipping.

For stocking stuffers, check out their Hip Pack from Cotopaxi. It’s made from 100% repurposed nylon. Plus, this 3L fanny pack donates 1% towards world-changing nonprofits worldwide!

stay hydrated:

Klean Kanteen’s Stainless Steel Straws are perfect stocking stuffers!

They are a family owned, B corp that’s completely plastic-free. And, they’re members of 1% For The Planet so they donate portions of each sale to environmental organizations, and are certified climate neutral!

for book lovers:

Know someone whose always got their nose in a book? Here are a few of our favorites reads that would fit in perfectly with your eco-friendly stocking stuffers!

zero waste newbie:

Shameless plug, but 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste is my book! It would make a great addition to any stocking stuffer.

In 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste, I share low waste tips, DIY recipes for beauty and home; advice for responsible consumption; and even secrets for how to go waste free at the airport.

plant parents guidebook:

Farmer Nick, aka Nick Cutsumpas’ new book Plant Coach, is a plant lover’s dream.

Plant Coach is his comprehensive guide for the everyday plant owner who wants to alleviate the stress of plant ownership while doing the best for their plants and the planet.

Cutsumpas reframes what it means to be a plant parent by viewing the home as an ecosystem, introducing unconventional and sustainable plant tactics.

climate optimists rejoice:

Know a climate optimist? Be sure to stuff this into their stocking: Saving Us by Katharine Hayhoe is a climate scientist’s case for hope and healing in a divided world.

This is not another doomsday narrative about a planet on fire. It is a multilayered look at science, faith, and human psychology, from an icon in her field—recently named chief scientist at The Nature Conservancy.

kickin’ it in the kitchen:

Whether you know an aspiring chef, love to meal prep, or generally dislike cooking, these eco friendly stocking stuffers will help reduce food waste and get dinner on the table fast! Plus, an extra treat for the kitchen’s number one fan – your dog.

freezer prep:

Stasher Bag sells reusable silicone bags that are versatile, plastic-free and BPA-free.

The assorted 4 piece pack includes 1 snack size, 2 sandwich sizes, and 1 half gallon size.

These silicone food storage bags can be used in the freezer, microwave, oven or dishwasher. They’re designed to replace plastic zip lock bags.

for recycling your food scraps:

Know someone who loves cooking with fresh produce? They probably end up with a lot of food scrap waste!

Lomi food composter is a solution that takes all your food scraps (yes, even animal products) and transforms them into valuable nutrients in under 24 hours.

Purchasing a Lomi gift card makes a great stocking stuffer! It’s completely paperless and delivered by email. And it never expires!

keep it fresh:

Usually, we eat avocados one half at a time, right? Avocado Huggers were created to reduce food waste by keeping the leftover half fresher longer!

These huggers are BPA and phthalate free, and come in two sizes with a unique pit pocket that can be pushed in or out so you won’t need any more disposable plastic wrap, baggies or foil!

survive the cold weather:

Cold weather can be brutal on the skin and body so make sure your loved ones are stocked up on all the essentials! These gifts will get them through the winter in more ways than one.

keep dry skin at bay:

Dry winter skin? Plaine Products body lotion can help. This lightweight, palm-oil free, vegan and cruelty-free lotion is fast-absorbing and will hydrate the skin.

Plaine Products specializes in refillable products – you can ship back your empties and they’ll send you a refill. They sanitize and reuse all the bottles they get back too, creating a more circular economy.

All the bottles are made from aluminum which is easy to recycle. You can also request “no pump” if you already have some to further avoid waste.

keep those hands moisturized:

Dry, cracked hands? Superzero’s hand treatments will deliver luxurious hydration on the go all winter long, minus the plastic packaging. These vegan, cruelty-free plant-based hand balm bars will activate by gently massaging the bar between dry hands.

The hand balm bars come wrapped in compostable wrapper that can be re-used to store the bar. It’s otherwise packaged in recycled and recyclable cardboard boxes. You can also gift it with the balm storage case for easy travel. Bars are TSA and portable.

sweaters for your legs:

I tested it just to make sure, but these leggings will fit into a stocking! They’re also super cozy and will keep your legs very warm.

Icebreaker is made mostly from merino which is anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and rockstar for temperature regulation. They produce a transparency report every year that covers everything from social responsibility, worker safety, animal welfare, and environmental integrity. Read the Report

don’t forget your ears:

Tentree plants ten trees for every single purchase!

They specialize in using eco-friendly and recycled materials, and offer a number of great stocking stuffers like their mittens and adorable beanies.

when you need to unwind:

I can’t figure out if the holidays are more stressful this year or less? I attend a lot of gatherings so I’m completely wiped out at the end of the day.

Here are a few small ways I like to relax and unwind. All of these eco-friendly stocking stuffers are perfect for your friend, parent, or spouse who needs to carve out some time for themselves to recharge!

take a nap:

Olive + Crate creates sustainable bedding made from certified Tencel fiber, which is grown free of pesticides and insecticides.

Their vegan eucalyptus silk eye mask is a perfect stocking stuffer! If you know someone who enjoys napping, this will be their new best friend. It’s moisture wicking, breathable, and blocks out light so you can nap any time of day.

light a candle:

Candleholic Shop makes adorable soy candles in recycled liquor and wine bottles. This process saves bottles from going to the landfill, and also creates truly unique gifts.

They carefully cut each bottle by hand, sand it to perfection, and then pour their premium natural soy wax.

These candles are cruelty-free, paraben-free and PETA-approved!

Here are 30+ eco friendly stocking stuffers! Of course, this is only the tip of the iceberg so be sure to check out my guide for consumable gifts and experience gifts.

I’m also working on a post about handmade gifts this year! I love to do a mix of all of these so I’m reducing consumerism as well as supporting sustainable brands who are doing good things for our planet.

Do you have a favorite sustainable brand that’s perfect as a stocking filler?

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Classic Sustainability In Your Ear: The Ocean River Institute’s Natural Lawn Challenge for Climate Action

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Turn back the clock with this classic interview that will get you ready for Spring yard care planning. A lawn may be beautiful but it can take a heavy toll on the environment, accounting for between 30% and 60% of residential water use in the United States. Rob Moir, Ph.D., is president and executive director of the Ocean River Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ORI works with residential lawn owners to heal damaged ecosystems by restoring coastal areas to lessen the destructive impacts of climate change. The benefits of a natural lawn reach far beyond reduced local water pollution, eliminating chemicals that can contribute to cancers, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and other cellular diseases. Natural lawns are also better for local pollinators and store much more carbon than heavily fertilized lawns. If you considered removing your lawn to play a part in the battle against climate change, this interview may change your mind — a healthy lawn is a powerful carbon sink.

Rob Moir, Ph.D., president and executive director of the Ocean River Institute
Rob Moir, Ph.D., president and executive director of the Ocean River Institute, is our guest on Sustainability in Your Ear.

The Ocean River Institute is recruiting Massachusetts communities, town by town, to take a pledge to follow natural lawn practices in the Healthy Soils for Climate Restoration Challenge. You don’t need to live in Massachusetts to participate and learn about the alternatives to the traditional, chemical-intensive lawn practices that use Roundup, a source of glyphosates that kills soil-dwelling fungi and local pollinators, and fast-acting nitrogen fertilizers. You can learn more about the Ocean River Institute at www.oceanriver.org.

Rob has contributed many articles about climate change and the history of environmental change since this interview, including:

Editor’s Note: This episode originally aired on May 30, 2022.

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7 Best Sustainable Wedding Dresses for Your Special Day

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Choosing your perfect gown can be one of the most exciting decisions for your special day, but for the eco fashionista, it can be a challenge to find a dress that fits your values and style — but these brands have exceptional sustainable wedding dresses you’ll swoon over!

Using earth-minded materials like hemp, cruelty-free peace silk, deadstock recycled fabrics and vintage lace, and producing consciously, either in small batches or handcrafting each individual piece made-to-order, the brands below meet high standards for transparency, ecological sustainability, and fair labor.

[For more sustainable wedding dresses, check out this guide to secondhand wedding dress sites!]

Note that the guide contains affiliate links. As always, we only feature brands that meet strict criteria for sustainability we love, that we think you’ll love too!

1. Christy Dawn

sustainable wedding dresses from Christy Dawn

Dreamy dress brand Christy Dawn does not disappoint with their romantic bridal collection! Each piece is more swoon-worthy than the next.

Their three sustainable bridal gowns are made from regenerative silk charmeuse —sourced through BOMBYX, an innovative silk producer using best practices — and colored in a beautiful pearl silk with non-toxic dyes. Each dress is ethically cut and sewn by makers in Los Angeles earning living wages, as with the rest of Christy Dawn’s collections.

The Britta Dress and Fitzgerald Dress are 1920s inspired while the Athena Dress is a more modern (but equally romantic) option. All of these dresses are made-to-order with an estimated timeline of 4 weeks.

Conscious Qualities: Regenerative silk and organic non-toxic dyes, ethically made-to-order in Los Angeles

Price Range: $2,500 – $3,000

Size Range: XS – XL

Check Out Christy Dawn Bridal

2. Pure Magnolia

Classic sustainable wedding dresses from Pure Magnolia

Blending the traditional with the modern, Pure Magnolia designs classic-inspired sustainable wedding dresses with contemporary touches. And each dress is made in their Canadian studio by seamstresses earning fair wages from eco-fabrics, such as organic cotton and hemp silk.

The brand sources recycled fabrics whenever possible as well, and recycles their scrap fabric through FABCYCLE.

Conscious Qualities: Eco-friendly fabrics, locally and fairly made, recycles scrap fabrics

Price Range: $845 – $3,300 CAD

Size Range: 0 – 28

Check Out Pure Magnolia

3. Lost in Paris

Bohemian-inspired gowns ethically made by Lost in Paris

Lost in Paris crafts each of their creatively designed bohemian-inspired gowns ethically in their Sydney, Australia studio. Unconventional yet undeniably striking, Lost in Paris’ dresses are made from vintage lace and cotton.

Investing in a dress from Lost in Paris is seamless — the brand offers at-home sample try-ons, offers train and sleeve adjustments on several styles, ships their dresses worldwide for free, and even accepts returns. Oh, and, if one of their ready-made sizes doesn’t work for you, you can get a dress designed to your measurements.

Conscious Qualities: Made-to-order model, uses vintage lace, locally made

Price Range: $950 – $3900 AUD

Size Range: XXS – XXL + custom sizing options

Check Out Lost in Paris

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4. Wear Your Love

Ethical wedding dresses made with organic cotton from wear your love

Wear Your Love creates feminine, effortless dresses in their Northern California studio that are — in contrast to the majority of wedding dresses on the market — actually comfortable! The brand’s free-spirited designs are made with soft, earth-minded fabrics like organic cotton and each dress is made to order for each bride to their exact measurements.

There are also customizations available for each eco-friendly wedding dress such as train or no train, skirt or sleeve linings, back coverage, skirt style, and more.

Conscious Qualities: Eco-friendly fabrics, made-to-order model, locally and transparently made

Price Range: $680 – $1,700

Size Range: N/A; dresses are made to your measurements

Check Out Wear Your Love

5. Larimeloom

Custom-made ethical wedding dresses from Larimeloom

Based in Reggio Emilia, Italy, Larimeloom crafts exceptional custom-made dresses by hand in their atelier. The brand creates comfortable minimalist dresses from durable natural fabrics and colors them with natural or non-toxic dyes.

Larimeloom has also implemented zero waste design techniques, cutting their patterns strategically in order to minimize fabric waste.

Conscious Qualities: Made-to-order model, zero-waste designs, natural fabrics and dyes

Price Range: 650€ – 2,650€

Size Range: XS – XL

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6. Sister Organics 

Lace wedding dresses made with earth-friendly natural fabrics from Sister Organics

Sourcing quality earth-friendly natural fabrics like organic hemp and cotton, Sister Organics creates classic, eco-friendly wedding dresses for UK-based brides.

Each dress is made to order in England, so you can select a pre-defined size, customize the length of a size, or get an entirely different dress made for your measurements.

Conscious Qualities: Eco-friendly fabrics, made-to-order model

Price Range: £125 – £390

Size Range: XXS – XXL + custom sizing

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7. Indiebride London

Vintage-inspired eco wedding dresses from Indiebride London

Indiebride’s vintage-inspired sustainable wedding dresses are delicate and romantic yet free-spirited, offering a unique collection for the bride that wants to skip the conventional wedding gown and choose a piece that fits their individual style.

The brand’s conscious wedding dresses are handmade in London using majority natural fibers and can be altered or customized to your specifications.

Conscious Qualities: Made-to-order model, uses many natural fabrics, locally made

Price Range: £1,200 – £1,700

Size Range: 8 – 16 (UK sizes)

Check Out Indiebride

More Resources For Your Eco Wedding:

10 Secondhand Wedding Dress Sites for the Eco Bride

7 Ethical Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement and Wedding Rings

17 Brands with Conscious Dresses (great options for bridesmaid dresses in here!)

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7 Sustainable Dressers and Armoires to Store it All Away in Style (2026)

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Get organized in style with the beautiful sustainable dressers, wardrobes, and armoires from these furniture companies using responsibly-sourced FSC-Certified wood or upcycled wood.

Note that this guide includes affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you choose to make a purchase through these links.

What Makes A Dresser Sustainable?

As with anything in sustainability, there are various approaches that can make something “sustainable”.

Secondhand

With over 12 million tons (or 24 billion pounds) of furniture getting wasted each year in the United States alone, it’s definitely a great idea to look used when possible!

Secondhand not only helps divert furniture from the landfill, but reduces the need to extract new materials, whether that’s metal, wood, cotton, or increasingly, petroleum for synthetic fabrics and plastic.

Here’s where to look for secondhand dressers:

Responsibly Sourced Wood

Most storage furniture, like dressers, are made from wood (or engineered wood). While wood is a natural material, deforestation is a significant driver of climate change.

So, look for domestic or certified sustainably-sourced wood when purchasing wooden furniture. The largest most common certification is FSC, which stands for Forest Stewardship Council.

Even better is if you can find furniture made from reclaimed wood! This is basically upcycled wood that is being repurposed. This reclaimed wood can come from old barns, ships, factories, warehouses, or even wine barrels.

Non-Toxic Finishes

Unfortunately, many wood finishes contain harmful petroleum- and chemical-based solvents which can emit VOCs, or volatile organic compounds. While the toxicity is most severe during application and does reduce with time, the chemicals can build up in your home, so you may feel most comfortable minimizing risk of VOCs.

Why does this matter? Well, the EPA reports that indoor air can be 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air — largely due to what we bring into our homes, from furniture to household cleaners.

Look for low-VOC finishes, water-based finishes, or natural oil finishes like linseed oil.

Where to Find Sustainably Made Dressers

I’ve done the grunt work for you and curated furniture brands with sustainable dressers, armoires, and wardrobes below!

1. Urban Natural

Highlights: Sustainably-Sourced Woods,

Price Range: $1,245 – $9,000+

For a one-stop shop for sustainable storage furniture, look no further than Urban Natural. The retailer has a stunning selection of timeless sustainable dressers (including non-toxic dressers for nurseries) made with responsibly sourced wood and several with non-toxic finishes too.

Urban Natural’s workshop partners use materials like solid oak, cherry, maple, and walnut — and many of the brands prioritize local sourcing as well.

Birch wood sustainable dresser with black handles

2. Avocado

Highlights: Reclaimed or FSC-Certified Wood, GREENGUARD Gold Certified, Zero VOC Finish

Price Range: $1,939 – $3,999

Avocado’s sustainable dressers are made in Los Angeles in their own FSC-certified woodshop. Beautifully designed with a timeless mid-century modern or Scandinavian-inspired aesthetic, Avocado’s dressers are also built to last. Each dresser is made with either responsibly sourced FSC-Certified wood or reclaimed wood. Most of the company’s non-toxic bedroom furniture is also finished with a non-toxic zero-VOC finish to you can sleep easy.

dark walnut sustainable wooden dresser

3. Thuma

Highlights: Upcycled Solid Wood, GREENGUARD Gold Certified, Modular

Price Range: $1,165 – $3,495

Designed for maximum functionality and versatility, Thuma’s sustainable dressers give you endless options. Configure a couple drawers for a nightstand and add on more drawers vertically or horizontally for a full dresser that can fit any space.

The modular setup may be especially useful for families with evolving needs — you can add on more drawers if your needs grow or separate a large dresser into two smaller ones.

light wood eco-friendly dresser from Thuma

4. Medley

Highlights: Non-Toxic, USA Made

Price Range: $4,136

Medley’s sustainable dressers are handmade to order in California. The wide dresser pictured here comes in maple or walnut sourced domestically in the US.

The tops and sides are solid hardwood and FSC-certified, low-VOC CARB 2 compliant hardwood plywood is used in the rest of the dresser. The piece is finished with non-toxic natural beeswax.

Dark wood sustainable dresser

5. MasayaCo

Highlights: FSC-Certified Reforested Wood, 1.2 Million Trees Planted

Price Range: $2,295 – $2,395

MasayaCo is committed to responsible sourcing for all of their sustainable storage furniture. Each FSC-Certified piece is made to order by skilled artisans in Nicaragua from 100% solid teak wood that comes from their own reforestation projects. Even more impressive, the company leaves 40% of these projects completely untouched to thrive on its own.

Their stunning credenzas could easily be used as dressers, too.

Teak wood sustainable dresser from MasayaCo

6. West Elm Sustainably Sourced Collection

Highlights: Non-Toxic and Responsibly-Sourced Options

Price Range: $879 – $2499

West Elm is a large retailer with options for more eco-friendly dressers. Among their selection, you can curate by filters such as GREENGUARD Gold Certified, crafted in Fair Trade Certified facilities, made from responsibly-sourced wood, and/or Contract Grade (i.e. high quality + durable).

mid-century modern style walnut sustainable dresser

7. Crate & Barrel FSC-Certified (Honorable Mention)

Price Range: $899 – $2,699

While Crate & Barrel does not have as many sustainability efforts as other large retailers like West Elm, the company has a vast selection of FSC-certified wood storage furniture, including dressers, chests, and full wardrobes or armoires.

You’ll find an array of woods and finishes as well, from weathered rustic natural wood to dark espresso-finished wood.

FSC-certified wood armoire in light wood

More Guides Like This:

21 Best Places to Find Sustainable Furniture

8 Gorgeous Sustainable Tables to Gather Around

Best Eco-Friendly and Non-Toxic Sofas to Relax In

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