13 Zero-Waste Gift Ideas
Zero waste products are precisely what the name implies – they’re products that eliminate waste using ethically sourced manufacturing materials. If you’re interested in learning about the zero waste gift ideas, we’ve compiled this list for you.
Whether you want to buy the perfect zero waste gifts for her or need a handy shopping list of the top zero waste gift ideas, we’ve got you covered. Read on to learn more.
Zero Waste Starter Kit by Aplat
Price: $128
Values: Zero-Waste, Vegan, Plastic Free
Set Includes: set of six 100% organic cotton food pouches and covers.
These organic pouches and covers keep vegetables fresh longer and store grains, nuts, and dried food to keep them from going stale.
Made in San Francisco, California, this Zero Waste Starter Kit comes with food-safe small, medium, and large bowl covers. In addition, the bowl covers have a drawstring that pulls taut over the bowl lip to better fit, so your food doesn't fall out in transit.
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Positive Vibrations Blanket by Trek Light Gear
Price: $118
Values: Zero-Waste
Looking for a recycled blanket or eco friendly blankets? The Positive Vibrations Blanket by Trek Light Gear is a perfect choice.
All blankets are made of excess clothing material usually dumped out in landfills and repurposed to supply our customers with an eco-friendly and snuggly product.Even better, they plant a tree in your honor through the Trees For The Future program for every blanket sold. You can use them as a beach blanket, yoga blanket for picnics, as well as camping.
Each blanket is handcrafted and considered a work of art, as there are variances with each and every blanket. However, these imperfections make each blanket perfect for you or as zero waste gift ideas.
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Stainless Steel Food Containers by Net Zero Co.
Price: $77.97
Values: Zero-Waste, Plastic Free
The Munchie Box Stack by Net Zero Co. features three zero waste takeout containers ideal for on-the-go meals and lunches. These eco-friendly, zero waste gifts can store anything from wraps and pasta to sandwiches.
The airtight containers make them perfect for prepping food the night before and storing it in the refrigerator. In addition, there's a tin with a divider that allows you to stack the three sizes in order, from large to small. Or, you can remove the divider for one large compartment size.
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Squishy Cup Stoneware Mugs by Earth + Element
Price: $49
Values: Zero-Waste, Plastic Free
No ordinary coffee cup, the Squishy Cup Stoneware Mugs by Earth + Element are unique, ceramic coffee cups that are free of lead and handcrafted in LA. Create a new morning ritual by expressing yourself with these unique mugs.
Squishy Cup comes in three fun colors - cream white, rustic white, pale pink, and lavender. In addition, the company ships using biodegradable and re-used boxes and peanuts, with your package containing a packet of wildflowers seeds.
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Stainless Steel Kitchen Compost Bin by Package Free
Price: $17
Values: Zero-Waste, Plastic Free
The best thing about this Stainless Steel Kitchen Compost Bin from Package Free is that you're not only composting but also eliminating more plastic. Composting eliminates landfill waste by 50%. The stainless steel bin is even recyclable!
The compost bin holds up to 1.3 gallons and features replaceable cotton and an activated charcoal filter to keep your home from smelling. The company ships the bin in a cardboard box, as well.
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Recycled Shoes from Ponto Footwear
Price: $129
Values: Zero-Waste
The Pacific from Ponto Footwear can be worn as either a dress shoe or sneaker. These stylish shoes are made entirely from bio-based and recycled materials, making them an interesting and innovative zero-waste gift. Because they're so versatile, you'll also economize by having fewer shoes.
These unisex shoes are unique enough to fit nicely into your work environment, yet practical to wear for fun and in any season. They look good without socks, too, if you want to be even more eco-conscious!
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Sustainable Deodorant by Bite
Price: $32, Refills - $16
Values: Zero-Waste, Plastic Free, Vegan, Cruelty-free
Deodorant alone causes an astounding 15 million pounds of added packaging to our landfills and oceans - each year! As a result, Bite Deodorant aims to change that. Manufactured using cruelty-free and vegan methods, the metal cases are infinitely refillable.
100% plastic-free and made without baking soda or aluminum, Deodorant by Bite comes in three earthy fragrances - Santal for a misty forest scent; Rose Vert for morning dew and floral scent; and Neroli to be transported to the Italian Riviera.
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Mini Cotton Net Bag by Wild Minimalist
Price: $9.99
Values: Zero-Waste, Plastic Free, Vegan, Organic
Made with 100% certified organic cotton, the cute Mini Cotton Net Bag by Wild Minimalist is perfect as an alternative to wasteful carry-all bags. Ideal for a farmers market, day trip, or carrying your kid's lunch for the day, this chic tote bag can also be used as a purse.
Consequently, it is known as a french net bag, or filet, because it's the same style used by fishermen in France.
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Zero Waste Laundry Detergent by Blueland
Price: $18
Values: Zero-Waste, Plastic Free, Vegan
Zero Waste Laundry Detergent by Blueland features laundry tablets free of plastic, PVA, and polyvinyl alcohol, or PVOH. Achieve clean and zero waste laundry by using these powerful cleaning tablets.
The set includes one Forever Tin, along with sixty tablets. In addition, the tin is infinitely refillable, and refill tablets come packaged in compostable paper pouches and manufactured without phosphates and parabens. Also, it's entirely vegan, as well as gluten-free.
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Zero Waste Toothbrush by EcoRoots
Price: $14.90
Values: Zero-Waste, Plastic Free, Vegan, Cruelty-Free
Each year one billion plastic toothbrushes are thrown away, resulting in fifty million extra pounds of waste! The
Zero Waste Toothbrush by EcoRoots features a healthy alternative for the planet and your teeth. In addition, bamboo is great for dental care as its anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal.
Featuring a minimalist design, the bamboo toothbrush comes in a set of four and is made with a 100% Compostable Bamboo Handle. Vegan-friendly and made using cruelty-free practices, each toothbrush has a recyclable soft bristle and is shipped out in recyclable cardboard packaging.
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Bamboo Dinnerware by Food52
Price: $42
Values: Zero-Waste, Non-Toxic
Bamboo Dinnerware by Food52 is a set of matching plates that can make a great zero-waste gift for housewarming. Created to stack easily in the cupboard or dishwasher, they are also a stylish and welcome sight at any dinner party. Most importantly for many, they're also practically unbreakable!
Manufactured from renewable bamboo, the plates come in bright colors and contain no BPA, PVC, or phthalates. In addition, they're lightweight and durable, making them ideal for outdoor cookouts and picnics. The 4-piece set includes a dinner and salad plate, pasta bowl, and a small square bowl, perfect for cereal.
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Reusable Paper Towels by Zero Waste
Price: $28
Values: Zero-Waste, Vegan, Plastic Free
Zero Waste Paper Towels are the perfect way to clean any mess while protecting mother nature against deforestation. Handcrafted from start to finish in Athens, Georgia, these reusable bamboo towels are a clear upgrade from conventional paper towels.
Crafted using a bamboo terry cloth, they’re incredibly absorbent and decorated with a chic, modern style, making them a perfect addition to any kitchen. In addition, Each one of these zero waste gifts is hand sewn to prevent fraying, thus prolonging the lifespan, and is shipped with a fabric ribbon to hold your set together.
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The Starter Plus Kit by Stasher
Price: $137.00
Values: Zero-Waste, Vegan, Non-Toxic
The Zero Waste Containers Starter Kit by Stasher features a nine-pack of containers to make stashing food away a whole lot easier and more eco-friendly. This zero waste gift kit comes in a variety of sizes to handle any food storage job. You can pack your lunch, use it as individual food storage or as a food prep container for specialized diets.
Non-toxic and leak-free, the Starter Plus container kits are also BPA, BPS, lead, and latex-free. In addition, the containers are food-grade platinum silicone and can be used over and over. Further, they are also dishwasher and microwave-safe.
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