10 Great Gift Ideas for Sustainable Gifts

Holiday shopping can be stressful. In 2024. It can be even more difficult due to a lack of available products in stores, leaving a gift-giver to the whims of google search results, a melee of competing ads and a potential lack of focus. Add in a loved one who may live a sustainable lifestyle, and the average person may not even know where to begin! Happily this season, we at Butter and Lye have you covered with ten fantastic, sustainable gift ideas for every special person in your life.

Your Guide to the Best Sustainable Gifts:

Best All in One Gift

#1: Zero Waste Gift Box; $48

This little box from EarthHero is the perfect starter kit for someone who wants to begin living a zero-waste lifestyle, or present for a friend who already lives sustainably. A wonderful treat that might bring your perfect-gift search to an end, this box contains a sampling of some amazing and useful products that any eco-friendly soul can’t live without! Get ready to experience a bamboo toothbrush, a stainless-steel reusable straw, and organic cotton mesh produce bags - among other nifty items! And if for some reason this gift set doesn’t quite hit the mark, EarthHero is an entire sustainable marketplace with a number of gift options that are the epitome of buying responsibly.

Best Stocking Stuffer

#2: Bamboo Razor Handle; $11

How many razor handles can you go through in one year? With their cheap plastic casings and propensity to be one of the best homes for mildew in your bathroom, razors are one of those necessary products that are quick to wind up in the local landfill. Sustainable hearts, worry no more, and make room in your toilette for this chic and sophisticated bamboo razor handle! Most importantly, this handle is re-fillable, allowing you to keep your carbon footprint tiny while maintaining a silky-smooth shave. Make sure to snatch one of these up for your loved ones from Public Goods, an amazing online resource for sustainable gifts.

Best Skin Care

#3: Butter & Lye Holiday Gift Set; From $49

The Holiday Collab Gift Set, a collaboration between Butter & Lye and The Wicked Scent Co., delivers a luxurious clean beauty experience. This is perfect if you’re looking to find sustainable gifts that are great for personal pampering. This exclusive set features two nourishing body soaps: one infused with rejuvenating wheatgrass for hydration and radiance, and the other with soothing madder root to repair and calm the skin. It also includes a sustainably harvested sea sponge for gentle exfoliation and a handcrafted body butter by The Wicked Scent Co., enriched with natural oils and butters for deep, long-lasting hydration. Thoughtfully crafted with toxin-free, eco-friendly ingredients and suitable for all skin types, this beautifully packaged set supports sustainability and small businesses while offering the ultimate indulgence in natural skincare.

Best Beauty Product

#4: YFE Sensitive Skin Face Lotion; $24

This incredible everyday moisturizer from YAYFOREARTH can be used both in the morning and evening and is suitable for all skin types! This sustainable company focuses on sourcing only organic and fair-trade items to ensure that their products are cruelty free and reduce their carbon footprint. YFE Sensitive Skin Face Lotion is an excellent moisturizer that is also useful for naturally treating a variety of skin ailments, from relieving winter dry skin, to reducing eczema, lessening rashes, removing make-up and more! Make sure to check this delightful product out!

Best Thoughtful Gift

#5: Silicone Soap Dish; $12

For the eco friendly individual who might already seem to have it all, this packs the punch of being a thoughtful sustainable gift with a lot of class. Our eco-friendly Silicone Soap Dish is designed to extend the life of your soap with its smart, ventilated design that promotes optimal air circulation, keeping your favorite bars dry and long-lasting. Crafted from durable, food-grade silicone, it’s built to last a lifetime without releasing harmful microplastics or toxins into the environment—an ideal sustainable alternative to plastic. Shop now to make a difference and contribute to a healthier planet!

Best for Clothing

#6: Alternative Apparel; $Varied

Do you want clothing that is soft, simple, and even more sustainable? Such is the core focus of Alternative Apparel, an online retailer that uses recycled materials wherever possible to create innovative fabrics across its clothing and accessory lines. Not only are the clothes sustainable, but this company ships in oxo-biodegradable mailer bags and ensures that its factories adhere to Fair Labor Association Guidelines. Offering attire options for men, women and children, in addition to a large selection of sustainable jewelry, accessories and home goods, Alternative Apparel is an awesome site to check out when searching for sustainable versions of those traditional gifts we all enjoy giving.

Best for the Little Ones

#7: The Block Set; $90

Loveevery’s classic block set reaches new heights by keeping STEM learning at the forefront of development for children age eighteen months to forty-eight months. Little ones can stack, roll, count, sort, categorize and connect while developing an early knowledge of gravity, magnetism, cause and effect, and more. Best of all, the entire set is made from sustainably harvested FSC-Certified wood, and arrives in its own wooden storage box that converts into a pull car!

Best Practical Gift

#8: The Everyday Clean; $98 or Subscribe and Save

Looking for sustainable gifts for the person who appreciates keeping stocked on the little things? This reusable cleaning set also comes with its own selection of non-toxic refills to handle some of the most common messes in the home. This set includes 3 different cleaning sprays (Multi-Surface, Glass & Mirror, and Bathroom Cleaner), Foaming Hand Soap, Dish Soap and Dishwasher tablets. These products are all cruelty-free, and made without triclosan, artificial dyes and artificial fragrances. Even better, you can gift your loved one with a subscription to these products, saving them from trips to the store for months and possibly, years to come. Whether for yourself or a loved one, definitely make sure to check this handy set from Blueland out!

Best Gift for the Kitchen Lover

#9: Bee’s Wraps; from $6.49 

Bee’s Wrap is an incredible re-usable product made from organic cotton, beeswax, organic jojoba oil and tree resin that is intended to replace plastic wrap in the kitchen. This easy to use wrap is suitable for long-term use, being completely washable. However, when it is finally time to replace with new wrap, this product is entirely compostable as well. Wow, right? Bee’s Wrap can be cut into any size needed.

Best Gift for the Sample Lover

#10: Butter & Lye Winter Mini Gift Set; $24

The Winter Mini Gift Set offers cozy skincare essentials infused with the warm, festive scents of cinnamon and clove, perfect for embracing the magic of the season. This compact yet indulgent set includes a handcrafted Winter Spice Face & Body Soap, made with natural ingredients to gently cleanse and leave skin soft and radiant, and a sustainably sourced agave fiber washcloth for gentle exfoliation that reveals a polished, glowing complexion. Thoughtfully crafted with toxin-free, eco-friendly materials, this set is a perfect choice for sustainable gifts. Suitable for all skin types, it makes an ideal present or self-care treat to bring warmth and wellness to your winter skincare routine.