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I have written many Christmas gift guides over the last years, but I have never written eco-friendly gift ideas! We have come to the moment that we need to think about our decisions and planet, our home. Last year I have bought more plastic-free products and started with a small changed in my lifestyle. By changing your plastic straws and shopping bags, you can make such a significant change in this world. Do not forget that all of these gifts are great stocking fillers as well!
If you are more interested in eco-friendly choices for beginners, read this article. However, if you are curious to see some eco-friendly gift ideas and shop for yourself and friends, keep reading. Do not forget that Christmas is around the corner!
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Sevenseas swimwear
A few months ago, I discovered this happy, amazing lady selling the most beautiful bikinis made out of plastic? You are right! She is a small business owner, but I would not call her business small. Many people have already discovered her company, and she got thousands of followers on her Instagram account. Unfortunately, I do not have their bikini to make photos of, or have rights to use their photos.
Sevenseas swimwear is a little cheeky but colorful and very beautiful. The company is eco-friendly, ethically handmade, and offer worldwide shipping. The swimwear is the most luxurious from all the eco-friendly gift ideas.
FABRIC MASKS
Year 2020 has been one of the worst year when we talk about plastic. I bet it is because many silly people and stores wrap fruits individually in plastic, as well as one-use masks. However, I have a lot of beautiful designs for you.
Firstly, fitted mask (my favorite as it is very comfortable). Premium face-fitting mask with quality construction and vibrant print. Adjustable rounded non-elastic ear straps with toggle beads. Glasses-friendly nose wire for a snug fit. Three layers include two soft cotton inner layers and a polyester outer layer. Available in two unisex sizes. Check the ​size guide for measurements.
Secondly, simple flat masks. Printed and sewn just for you when you order. Wash after each use. For use by ages 13 and older only.  There is a ​small mask available for kids as well. Â
COTTON SHOPPING BAGS
One of the most used eco-friendly products is cotton shopping bags—the most popular eco product that use a lot of people around the world. However, cotton shopping bags do not have to be boring! If you know someone who is very eco-friendly, look at the designs I have created and stock your friends up on some brand-new cotton shopping bags.
Cotton shopping bag from my collection is compact, easy to carry a ​shopping bag with digital print on one side. Reusable, environmentally friendly. Made out of 100% cotton fabric. Cotton strap is 21 inch (53cm) long and 1 inch (2.5cm) wide. You can hand wash in cold water.
FABRIC TOTE BAGS
However, if you think that cotton bags are too simple and boring for Christmas gifts, you can look at these fabric tote bags. Fabric tote bags might not be durable enough to hold together all the negativity from 2020. However, the tote bag is durable enough to hold all your products, university documents, and all your belongings!
Super strong 1 inch (2.5cm) wide cotton shoulder strap. Soft yet durable 100% spun polyester poplin fabric. Gentle machine wash.
The perfect gift would be to buy the tote bag and get many other eco-friendly skills like metal straws, water bottles, and swimwear to put inside the bag.
METAL STRAWS
I realized that for the last years, I had not used any plastic straws to support turtles. However, I do like using straws for drinks and cocktails. Therefore, I bought these aesthetic rose gold metal straws on Amazon. They are four straws that come with a small brush.
RE-USABLE WATER BOTTLES
Reusable water bottles are the most useful eco-friendly products I have and can imagine. I use metal water bottles not only when I hike and travel, but I also keep them next to me at home. Most eco-friendly water bottles can also be used for hot coffee and tea and can hold up the temperature, either cold or hot.
Plastic-free Ocean bottle
One of the small businesses I discovered this year is the Ocean bottle. Ocean bottle makes their bottles from all the plastic they pull out of oceans. The company has already cleaned oceans from thousand of kilometers of plastic.
I like the design of the bottle; they offer a lot of colors. If you want to help Ocean bottle, shop from them HERE and use my code PERKBOTGLAM until the 18th of November to get 25% off!
Redbubble bottle
However, if you want to support my merch, I have made some great designs on Redbubble. If you like these designs and metal bottles that are easy to throw in your purse or backpack, this is an excellent bottle for it! The bottle also has a hook that you can tie around your bag or backpack.
Stainless steel bottle holds 20 oz (590ml) and comes with a leak-proof​ cap. Lightweight, durable,​ and easy to carry. 360 degree full-wrap vibrant print.
The ideal Sweden bottle
The ideal Sweden bottle is the bottle that my partner and I have. The bottle is fantastic and was next to me for the whole summer. I tested the bottle at 35°C for hours, and it still holds the extra water cold. The ideal of Sweden offers a lot of different designs for their bottles.
I have a gift for you; use the code ID15-150170 to get 15% off your order!
COFFEE TUMBLERS
Coffee tumblers are my discovery that I use for so many things! I always saw coffee tumblers made for people that are always running, going to the office, have no time for breakfast at home, and so on. However, did you know that many cafeterias discount coffee if you come with your cup, aka tumbler? You can also use your tumbler at home if you like to slowly drink your coffee (like I do) and do not enjoy it when it cools down!
Features wraparound prints. Top-rack​ is dishwasher safe. Insulated stainless steel with a ​ removable lid. The mug​ holds 15oz (443ml).
Hand soup
Bars of hand soup is a beautiful gift that you can customize as you want. Choose whatever design you want, whatever brand, and the scent that you like. Then wrap the present in the way you like.
SOLID SHAMPOO
Solid shampoo is not for everyone and not as popular as bar soaps. However, using shampoo bars instead of big plastic bottles helps save the planet. If you have eco-friendly friends, they will be happy to stock up on some solid shampoos.
My favorite solid shampoos are Garnier and Lush, but this one I found on Amazon are great because they come with a tin.
Which one of these eco-friendly gifts is your favorite? Did I miss something? Let me know in the comments down below!
