If you’re anything like me, finding sustainable gifts is much easier than finding eco-friendly stocking stuffers!
I struggle to find fun eco-friendly items that are useful and also small enough to put in a stocking. I’ve gathered 16 of the best eco-friendly stocking stuffers everyone will love for Christmas. There is something on this list for everyone in your life. The best part, they’re all under $50!
This post is all about eco-friendly stocking stuffers under $50.
Eco-Friendly Stocking Stuffers for Adults
1. Bamboo Toothbrushes
Why bamboo toothbrushes are a great eco-friendly stocking stuffer
- Traditional toothbrushes are made from plastics which take hundreds of years to biodegrade. Every toothbrush ever used is probably still around.
- Bamboo is compostable. After using, toss your bamboo toothbrush in your compost bin.
- Bamboo is fast growing which makes it much more sustainable. Alternatively, plastic is man-made from oil.
2. Reusable Makeup Pads
Why reusable makeup pads are a great eco-friendly stocking stuffer
- Purchasing reusables instead of single-waste items is a great way to practice eco-conscious living. Using an item over and over again saves time, money, and natural resources.
- Reusable makeup pads are incredibly soft and easy to toss in the washer. Instead of buying new disposable makeup pads, you can use the same reusable makeup pads for years.
- Very good for your skin!
3. Alter Eco Organic Chocolate
Why alter eco-organic chocolate is a great eco-friendly stocking stuffer
- Candy is a common stocking stuffer! Make it an eco-friendly stocking stuffer by purchasing organic chocolate.
- This chocolate comes in compostable, recyclable, post-consumer-recycled packaging
- 100% of carbon emissions from Alter Eco Organic Chocolate is offset by planting and protecting trees
4. Rechargeable Lighter
Why rechargeable lighters make a great stocking stuffer
- This electric lighter makes lighting candles so much easier!
- The flexible rod helps to reach the wick that has burned to the bottom to use up more of your candle. This is especially great for candles with small openings!
- Is a perfect gift to pair with a soy candle.
5. Detoxy and Clarify Mask Kit
Why Beauty Counter beauty products make a great eco-friendly stocking stuffer
- These products are non-toxic, high-quality beauty products. Unlike many common household-named beauty products which contain chemicals that have been labeled as harmful or questionable.
- Beauty Counter is committed to sustainability with a product recycling program to reduce plastic waste.
- These products will help purify, detox, and clear your skin. Even my husband loves their products!
- I love this 3 in one facial tool. The spatula helps to spread, the bristle side exfoliates, and the massage side soaks the product in your skin.
6.Non-Toxic, Organic Perfume
Why this perfume is a great eco-friendly stocking stuffer
- Most perfumes contain synthetic chemicals that can negatively impact your health, your hormones, and the environment.
- This perfume is made from organic vanilla.
- This perfume smells amazing. Anytime I wear it, I get compliments.
- The smell is slightly floral, deeply sweet and camingly warm, perfect for any occasion, but my favorite time to wear it is on date night!
7. Soap Saver Bag
Why soap saver bags are a great eco-friendly stocking stuffer
- Soap saver bars pair great with soap bars, face bars, shampoo bars, etc. It encourages the gift recipient to use bars that are more eco-friendly!
- It’s also a great way to reduce waste by getting the last bit of soap.
- This bag is made from Sisal, a non-toxic, sustainable material
- This product can be used over and over again, but when you’re ready to discard, remove the closure clap and the bag is compostable!
8. Plastic-Free Tea
Why plastic-free teas are a great eco-friendly stocking stuffer
- Did you know most traditional teas contain plastic? Opt for plastic-free teas!
- Plastic-free teas are non-toxic and reduce the number of microplastics in our body and the waterways.
9. Scrunchies
Why scrunchies are a great eco-friendly stocking stuffer
- Made from bamboo fabric
- Bamboo is a sustainable material because it is fast-growing and durable.
- A great gift for toddler girls and teens!
Eco-Friendly Stocking Stuffers for Babies and Kids
10. Glo Pals Water Cubes
Why these bath toys are a great stocking stuffer
- Non-toxic toy for your kids
- Whether or not your child loves the bath, these cubes will be a hit. Every time you place them in water, they light up! My daughter doesn’t even want to leave the bath most nights because she’s having such a good time.
- See them in action here!
11. Plastic-Free Gum
Why plasti-free gum is a great eco-friendly stocking stuffer
- Did you know most gums are made from plastic?
- Throwing away gum (littering it in the streets) contributes to our plastic pollution problem
- Simply gum and Pur gum are both plastic free and free of artificial ingredients
12. Zollipops
Why Zollipops Lollipops are a great stocking stuffer for kids
- Zollipops are sugar-free and have dentist-approved ingredients.
- These lollipops actually help clean your teeth!
- Although they won’t replace daily brushing, your kids can enjoy them without the concern of sugar overload or cavities
13. Sustainable Bubbles
Why Bubble Tree Bubbles are a great eco-friendly stocking stuffer
- These bubbles are non-toxic and made in the US
- The bottles are made of aluminum instead of plastic! Unlike plastic, aluminum is indefinitely recyclable and can be recycled over and over again without losing quality
- You can easily buy a refillable box to continuously refill your bottles!
14. Fun Character Reusable Sandwich Bags
Why reusable storage sandwich bags a great eco-friendly stocking stuffer
- Each disposable plastic bag can take hundreds of years to decompose in a landfill. An item that you use for minutes, can be around for centuries.
- These bags come in many different characters that your kids love from Mickey Mouse to Paw Patrol!
- These bags are easy to clean with soap and water and air dry! You can use them over and over again.
15. Fuzzy Christmas Socks
Why fuzzy socks are a great stocking stuffer
- These socks are so cute and cozy!
- I love them because we each got a pair so the whole family matches.
- They’re inexpensive and soft so kids love them
16. Eco Friendly Finger Paint
Why finger paint makes a great eco-friendly stocking stuffer
- I’ve never met a kids that doesn’t like to finger paint!
- This paint is non toxic which is perfect for kids.
- The powder is comprised of food-safe, non-GMO ingredients (including potatoes, rice, and beans) and pigmented with organic fruit and vegetable extracts.
