75+ Sustainable Gifts for Everyone on Your List

The spirit of the season is one of generosity, but sometimes gift-giving can leave you in a wasteful rut. Ready to embrace more sustainable gifting? Whether you want to cut down on the emissions or cost of your gifts, there are eco-friendly gifts for everyone on your list. ‍

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Looking for something last minute? Some of the most sustainable gift ideas are ones you can find at a local thrift store, antique store, or estate sale. Are you shopping for someone who has too much stuff? We have plenty of experiences on our list. ‍

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This sustainable gift guide is full of ideas and inspiration for a more mindful, eco-conscious holiday that you can feel good about.

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The Collector

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• Vintage chessboard
• Vintage tarot cards
• Coin from their state or year they were born
• Vintage matchbooks
• Collectors playing cards
• LIFE magazine of the year they were born
• Vintage calendar

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The Music Lover

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• Tickets to the Nutcracker
• Vintage vinyls
• Refurbished headphones from Backmarket or other refurbished tech sites
• Personalized mix tape
• Vintage band poster
• Concert tickets to an artist they love

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The Reader

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• Your favorite book, with your notes written in it
• A vintage library stamp
• Handmade bookmarks
• Vintage library lamp
• Signed copy of their favorite book
• A gift card to a locally owned bookstore

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The Fashionista

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• Vintage jewelry box
• A gift card to a local thrift shop.
• Vintage Vogue magazines
• Thrifted accessory that reminded you of them
• Vintage charms
• Secondhand sewing machine or sewing class
• DIY hair clips and bows
• Antique mirror and comb set

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The Beauty Lover

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• Antique mirror and comb set
• Saie Glossybounce lip oil
• Antique powder box
• Hand-painted pocket mirror
• Vintage cosmetics case
• Gift card to OSEA Malibu

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The Environmentalist

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• Vegan cooking class
• A year of carbon offsets
• Blueland cleaning refills
• National park pass
• Vintage binoculars for birding
• A gift card to REI

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The Cook

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• Ceramics from a local market
• Vegan cooking class
• DIY ceramic spoon rest
• Reusable dishcloths
• Collection of your favorite passed-down recipes
• Secondhand novelty salt and pepper shakers
• Gift certificate to their favorite restaurant
• Thrifted glassware or ceramics

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The Artist

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• Tickets to the Nutcracker
• DIY film lampshade
• DIY embroidered apron/smock
• Vintage rubber stamps
• Thrifted frames and art
• Secondhand film camera
• Ceramics from local market or artisan
• A gift card to a locally-owned art supply store

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The Sentimental

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• Custom pet portrait by a local artist
• Vintage heart locket with photos of you both
• Teddy bear made out of baby clothes/blankets
• DIY photo or illustrated deck of cards
• A vintage botanical print of their birth flower (or their kids)
• Handmade photo scrapbook

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The Sports Fan

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• Vintage jerseys or team merch
• Vintage trading cards
• Tickets to their team’s game
• Framed tickets from a past game
• Personalized key chain made from reclaimed baseballs
• Mets ticket stub coasters

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Film Nerd

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• DIY VHS lamp 
• Secondhand blockbuster merch
• Vintage poster of favorite film
• Secondhand copy book their fave film is based on
• Gift card to a locally owned movie theater

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The Designer

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• Ceramics from a local market
• Thrifted glassware
• DIY film lamp
• DIY painted candles
• Vintage posters
• Secondhand design book

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The Person Who Has Everything

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• Artisan local chocolate from a local grocer or farmers market.
• Gift certificate to their favorite restaurant
• A vintage botanical print of their birth flower (or their kids)
• Professional natal chart reading
• Print of newspaper cover of the day they were born

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Your Mom (or any matron figure in your life)

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• Ceramics from a local market
• Thrifted glassware
• DIY painted candles
• Vintage posters
• Secondhand design book
• Ettitude sateen sheets

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Your Dad (or any patron figure in your life)

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• Secondhand film camera
• Vintage vinyls
• Vintage chessboard
• Funny secondhand tees
• Vintage beer stein
• Vintage binoculars
• Collection of local hot sauces from farmers market

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Looking for more gift ideas?

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• 20 Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Gifts That Won't Break the Bank
• Gifts for Good: 4 Sustainable, Charitable Gift Ideas
• 9 Sustainable Gift Ideas for Kids
• 11 Secondhand Gift Ideas for a More Sustainable Holiday
• 10 Ideas for Giftable Experiences