17 Sustainable Gifts Under $25

Trust us, you can gift sustainably on a budget! Here are some things we think folks on our list would love to receive. If these are out of reach, don't fret. We have a list of gifts that are easy to thrift or are practically free!

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Remember: Some of the most sustainable gifts are the ones people use and love, and don’t throw in the trash or return. Becoming a more sustainable gifter means becoming a more mindful gifter. Want to find out how? Check out this guide or the sustainable gifting episode of our podcast.

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‍If you need more ideas, we have 300+ sustainable gift ideas across all our gift guides.

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If someone on your list always has their emergency kit prepped or is a fan of camping, you can't go wrong with a fire starter.

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Lucy & Yak is known for its bright-colored dungarees, but don't skip the socks. There are fun patterns for every style on your list.

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Earthy and floral, these incense cones were inspired by the smell of wildflowers in fresh soil. If you're looking for a candle-adjacent gift, this could be it.

Whether it's from a hotel, restaurant, bar, or theater, there are some lovely matchbooks out there to start a collection — for show or for use.

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These are a great first step into sustainable swaps. They're ideal for folks whose favorite order at the cafe is iced coffee.

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This is one of those gifts that you hope someone will never need, but they'll be so thankful if they do. We love this offline guide for getting out of some serious outdoor debacles.

If you want to help someone ditch plastic in their laundry routine, these laundry tablets are a great place to start. There's enough for 60 loads of laundry!

Browse your local thrift store for mugs, vases, bowls, or trinket dishes in a style that your recipient would love.

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This kit includes three Kosher-certified spices: Dill Spice Blend, Smoky Tomato Spice Blend, and Garlic & Herb Spice Blend. Plus, it comes with recipe cards!

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We love this botanical catchall for pins, earrings, keys, or tea bags. It even looks great on its own.

If your giftee spends a lot of time in their car, add some ambiance with these fan-favorite car scents.

Is it just us or do old calendars for today's dates feels like a cosmic connection to the past? To get a calendar that aligns with 2025's dates, look for 1902, 1913, 1919, 1930, 1941, 1947, 1958, 1969, 1975, 1986, 1997, 2003, or 2014.

The perfect single-stem solution for the person who picks flowers on their walks or grows beautiful buds at home.

There are vintage botanical illustrations for nearly any plant out there. If you want to elevate the gift, pop it into a thrifted frame. Find prints on Etsy or botanicalillustrations.org if you want free images you can print on your own.

Not many things come with a lifetime warranty, but Darn Tough socks do. They're pricier than your classic 8-pack, but they'll last a lifetime.

Give the gift of skipping plastic with these mesh bags that can go from the store to the veggie drawer.

Simplify and silence jangly key rings with this slim key organizer. It'd be a great stocking stuffer!

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