EcoLearners Gift Guide

The holidays are coming up, and we took it upon ourselves to give you an eco-friendly gift guide! Whether it’s for your partner, siblings, parents, friends or even yourself, we have come up with something for everybody!

A couple reminders: When you can, try using gift bags (they’re reusable!). However, if you do happen to use wrapping paper, try to find some tutorials for how to gift it in a way that won’t tear so you, or your recipient can reuse it. Some wrapping paper, and tissue paper can be composted or recycled, as long as it doesn’t have shiny plastic film on it.

Small businesses, such as on Etsy, are great places to support. Focus on places that are transparent about their habits.

AlluringCharms ― cute and aesthetic jewelry and bookmarks! Made with love and care, you or your recipient are sure to love them. Cute packaging that you’ll want to reuse, and free stickers that come with your order!

Price Range: $

Vitaly ― Jewelry made with 100% recycled steel, Vitaly offers classy and timeless pieces that will surely be a staple to wardrobes.

Price Range: $$-$$$

PethelangeloCo ― Animal lovers, don’t fret, we have something for you too! Have you ever wanted a portrait of your pet? PethelangeloCo specializes in portraits of pets (and people), but throw in a twist: your cat, as a…queen? Yes, you read that right! Paintings of your pets as the cutest royalty, sailors and astronauts you have ever seen!

Price Range: $-$$

EcoLearners See’s Candy ― Who doesn’t love chocolate? EcoLearners is selling Fair-Trade Chocolate and Candy through See’s Candy! 50% of all profits will be donated to EcoLearning Together.

Price Range: $-$$

EcoLearners Merchandise ― support us!

Price Range: $-$$

Patagonia ― Patagonia has dedicated its entire company to environmentalism, using transparency and fast actions to help to reduce their climate impact. They donate 1% of sales to helping climate change, and have been supporting climate activists for 40+ years. They have options to buy used clothes/gear to reduce consumption, they care for their workers, use organic cotton (cuts down on wasted water) and recycle materials. Overall, even though a lot of what they’re doing is the bare minimum, they’re executing it well in a timely manner, and achieve their goals. Whether they’re a nature lover, or just want a warm coat, you’re sure to find something for everyone at Patagonia. Check out their gift guide for a more comprehensive list.

Price Range: $$-$$$

Camia ― A small LGTBQ+ owned business based in Seattle Washington. It can also be found on Etsy! From Snoopy to Friends, you’re sure to find something your recipient will love! Pillows, apparel and more.

Price Range: $-$$

WhitesnakeArts ― For the art lovers out there, an Etsy-based pottery and arts small business, using colorful pigments to create beautiful pieces of art.

Price Range: $-$$

Ocean+maine ― Environmentally friendly, upcycling, and water saving, ocean+maine is dedicated to the ocean. They prioritize using water responsibly, so much so that a lot of their styles have no water use when produced. They use recycled water, and clothing, to ensure that nothing goes to waste when creating these wonderful clothes! Sustainability, style and size inclusivity, who would’ve thought?

Price Range: $$$-$$$$

Amour Vert ― Conscious of the impact fashion has on the environment, Amour Vert uses safe practices such as making limited numbers of clothes to ensure there is no excess waste, partnering directly with local mills to make fabrics, and using compostable packaging made from recycled materials. They offer cute and timeless designs that will surely make you pop!

Price Range: $$-$$$

Girlfriend Collective ― For the workout and cozy lovers, Girlfriend Collective practices using fully recycled packaging, that’s recyclable, and clothing made from reusing water bottles, fishing nets, unused fabric scraps, etc. Cute and comfortable, you aren’t going to want to miss out on them! Size and gender inclusive.

Price Range: $-$$

We hope this was helpful for you, or even invoked some ideas for holiday shopping! Etsy always has something for everybody, and instead of supporting mass corporations like Amazon, you’re bringing joy into someone’s life every time you buy something from their shop. Similarly, brands that prioritize the planet always love having people support them. Their message is reaching to the masses that fast fashion is a no, but sustainability is a go! Always look out for transparency for brands, and look into what they’re doing for the environment, people and animals. Safe practices should always be used for all three. This holiday season, we hope you find something at one of these places (or multiple) for the people in your lives!

Happy Holidays!