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Holiday shopping usually means holiday gift bags, lots of shiny ribbons, and lots of plastic packaging that ends up in a landfill. But-according to the people who created "Green Monday"-it is not necessary. This year, the best holiday gift you can give may be a gift that is helpful to the planet.
For Green Monday 2021, we found a series of sustainable gift ideas that everyone will love, including essential Christmas gifts from popular brands such as Girlfriend Collective, Rothy's and Youth to the People. We chose gifts made from recycled materials or gifts in refillable bottles and wrapped in biodegradable wrapping paper. Some of these green purchases even give back to the community by providing meals for those in need.
Want to give gifts that help protect the planet? Read on to discover sustainable gift ideas that are more suitable for Green Monday shopping.
Feed’s holiday collection uses this eye-catching quilted tote and pouch. Handbags and small bags are made of organic cotton, and use colorful geometric designs. The statement bundle you purchased is not just a fashion statement-it also provides 60 school meals for children in need.
While fighting against plastic waste, it gives the skin a gift of smoothness. Leaf Shave's razor kit includes an all-metal razor, a razor holder, 60 blades and a blade recovery tank. According to the brand, more than 100,000 Leaf Shave users will move 2.5 million disposable plastic razors away from landfills this year. The company also packs and ships plastic-free products.
This skin oil is made from a mixture of nine different varieties, plus vegan retinoid bakuchiol, anti-inflammatory turmeric and vitamin E. Each facial oil is vegan and does not contain parabens, silicones, artificial fragrances or dyes. In addition, it will stand out in your medicine cabinet thanks to the chic small sustainable black glass bottle that comes with it.
Each skin target facial oil, $55
This TenTree hoodie comes in multiple colors and is made of 60% organic cotton and 40% recycled polyester. According to the brand, TenTree sweatshirts use an average of 75% less water to manufacture than other sweatshirts in your closet. The brand also planted 10 trees for each purchase.
TenTree Tree Fleece Golden Spruce Hoodie, US$51 (original price US$68)
The short down jacket interprets one of the hottest winter styles of the season. Girlfriend Collective down jackets are made from recycled plastic bottles, which keep you warm at temperatures as low as 18 degrees. It is currently available in four colors. It is now on sale for nearly $30.
Girlfriend Collective Snowflake Regenerated Pufferfish, US$169 (original price US$198)
This three-step skin care kit includes cleanser, serum and moisturizer, all made with 100% vegan ingredients and stored in recyclable and refillable packaging. This cruelty-free brand formulates all of its products in California and obtains extracts from local suppliers. It also uses recyclable paper for product packaging.
Youth to the People Skin Care Gift Set, $46
Allbirds uses natural materials instead of petroleum-based materials to make shoes. These running shoes are made of breathable and durable tree-based materials and have a supportive midsole made of sugar cane. They have a bunch of bright colors and can be machine washed.
The same Allbirds tree dashers running shoes are available in women's sizes.
These fluffy fins are woven with a mixture of RWS-certified Merino wool and plastic bottle threads. The interior is lined with soft, warm wool-like material. There are three colors of slippers, but in the end, only "Birch Brown" is in stock.
Did you know that H&M has its own sustainable product line called H&M Conscious? At least 50% of each piece of the brand is made of sustainable materials. This oversized faux fur jacket is the result of a collaboration between Smiley and H&M Conscious. It is lined with recycled polyester.
H&M Conscious oversized faux fur jacket, $25
This Xicana and indigenous-owned beauty brand uses 100% recycled hemp and bamboo to make cleansing mats. The 16 washable and reusable mats are equipped with a bamboo mat holder made of recycled materials and a laundry bag.
Prados Beauty bamboo facial mask, $35
These silk pajamas are made of 100% recycled polyester material. They have more than ten kinds of festive and interesting prints, four of which are part of the Summersalt limited edition Rifle Paper Co. and Summersalt pajamas series.
Summersalt The Cloud 9 silk pajamas set, $95
The Los Angeles-based beauty company provided a set of samples, including six 100% biodegradable plant-based unisex fragrances. Even better, the entire sample set is 100% recyclable, including its aluminum cans. If you fall in love with a scent and want to buy one, the full-size scent comes in a recyclable glass bottle and is printed with biodegradable ink.
First published on December 9, 2021 / 2:31 PM
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