Looking for fun eco-friendly stocking stuffer ideas? We’ve created the ultimate sustainable stocking fillers list for you!
It’s that time of year again, and if you’re scrambling to find the best eco-friendly stocking stuffers ideas for the whole family, (while watching your budget), we’ve got you covered.
As parents to three kids ourselves we know the struggles with finding time, money and energy to seek out holiday gifts that we feel good about for our kids and loved ones. With no junk Christmas stocking stuffers a focus.
So we’ve made it easier by compiling a huge list of our favourite small eco gift ideas. Guaranteed to make everybody on your Christmas list happy, whether you have toddlers, tweens, teens or picky adults.
Our ultimate gift guide list contains eco stocking fillers ideas for all ages, as well as many eco gifts under $25 and our top 10 picks. Whether you’re looking for food and drink eco friendly stockings stuffers, home goods, toys or more for the eco-concious – we have something for everyone.
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ECO FRIENDLY STOCKING STUFFER IDEAS
One note. I have included some Amazon eco friendly stocking stuffer ideas in here. While ideally we would prefer to always support small local eco businesses, sometimes that’s not possible. Or sometimes the higher price tag can make them out of reach for many people.
Which is why I’ve included a variety of businesses you can choose from, to find your perfect sustainable stocking stuffers for everyone who makes your “nice” list.
TOP 10 PICKS FOR SUSTAINABLE STOCKING STUFFERS
1. Bean Box Coffee Subscription – For Coffee Lovers
This fun Bean Box coffee subscription is your all-access pass to the world’s best artisan coffee. Think curated coffee from exclusive small batches, award-winning roasters, with lots of variety.
You can choose what type of roast you prefer or have them surprise you with a mix. Or grab a one time gift pack.
This will delight your favourite coffee addict er…I mean coffee lover!
Plus they have cards you can print out and stick in the stocking, if you are looking for a last minute gift.
I gave these out to 3 people last Holidays and they were well received. My partner & I loved sampling & rating them all.
2. Zero Waste Kitchen Brush Set
Help your favourite cook start their zero waste journey with this zero waste kitchen brush set.
Perfect stocking stuffer for moms, dads or anyone who spends time in the kitchen.
The sets come in a variety of sizes, and all items are made with natural materials and small enough to fit in their stocking. Making them the ideal zero waste gifts.
3. Eco-Friendly Socks – For The Whole Family
Sustainable fashion has come a long way in recent years! We are going to focus on socks, cause they’re fun, small and a perfect fit for a stocking stuffer for the whole family.
For adult eco friendly holiday gifts, look no further than these sweet organic cotton blend socks by PACT. They’re 100% organic cotton, use no toxic chemicals and 91% less water used than with conventional cotton.
Plus they have more neutral colors if you prefer plain.
Make your Christmas morning more cozy with a pair of socks.
Solmate Eco Socks for Kids & Adults
Solmate Kids Socks are made in the US with recycled cotton and polyester.
I love that the kids pairs come with a spare sock, just in case they inevitably lose one.
Solmate even has socks from newborn up to 12 months.
A little festive in your socks anyone?
Not to worry, Solmate also comes in larger sizes for teens and adults.
With a variety of fun colors and designs, anyone can jazz up their feet. You may even want to sneak a pair in for yourself.
4. Sloth Ornament by Iron Maid Art
An ideal stocking filler, this whimiscal and quality Sloth Ornament will last a very long time. Iron Maid Art also has a variety of other animal, country or state ornaments to choose from.
You can personalize it with a date, small phrase or even a name.
Sustainable Christmas Ornaments are a wonderful way to help your kids build up their ornament collection.
5. Silicone Collapsible Pet Travel Bowl – For Pets
Don’t forget your furry friends with a silicone collapsible pet travel bowl.
Bring on road trips, day trips, & hikes to easily keep your pets hydrated. Green stocking stuffers, even your furry friends will love.
6. Sunny Doll Family – Tender Leaf Toys
Toys make one of the best toddler stocking stuffers.
Oh sweet wooden family times await, with this Tender Leaf Sunny Wooden Doll Family. Made with renewable rubberwood, and non-toxic, waterbased paint.
They also have families with moveable arms and legs with different ethnicities and kids with cute pets.
7. Resuable Facial Rounds / Make Up Removers
Fun patterns + washable soft cotton flannel fabric = amazing facial rounds.
Farm Girl Designs reusable cotton rounds are larger and easy to use for makeup removal, to cleanse your face, or whatever else you choose. They come in a variety pack of patterns, making it a fun surprise.
8. Shampoo & Conditioner Bar Travel Set
Ditch the plastic with a shampoo bar and conditioner bars set, that smells amazing, but also avoids harsh chemicals. Ideal eco-friendly stocking fillers.
It’s also a perfect gift for those who like to travel from tweens to adults, as it is solid and doesn’t take up much room. Bonus!
9. Wool Dryer Balls
Buying these cute wool dryer balls from Free The Ocean helps clean the ocean, as every purchase funds the removal of 10 pieces of plastic from the ocean.
Friendsheep offers 10 different design options & different number of dryer ball sets to choose from.
We have wool dryer balls that have lasted us years.
Ditch single-use chemical dryer sheets, reduce drying time by 20%, and dry your clothes using less energy all while you support a clean ocean. Win Win!
Ships to Canada and the USA.
10. Sustainable Cell Phone Case – Pela Case
Pela cell phone cases were one of the first sustainable, compostable phone cases out there. Let your favourite teen & adult’s tech use be more friendly to the earth.
There’s iPhone Cell Cases and also Android Cell Case options for all the designs.
With so many colorful cases to choose from, you are sure to find something to suit anyone’s taste.
FOOD & DRINK ECO FRIENDLY STOCKING FILLER IDEAS
Food and drink are staples during the Christmas and holiday season, and make some of the best sustainable stocking stuffers.
Whether you are buying for a tea drinker, a chocolate lover, or someone who loves to sip a bit of wine in the evening, there is something for every eco-lover on this list.
Sustainable stocking fillers can be delicious and good for the environment.
11. Pukka Tea – Luxury Gift Box
Pukka Organic Tea is ethically sourced and non-GMO, plus tasty. When you can’t decide what type of tea, get this delicious variety of individually packed tea bags. Perfect for multiple family members.
Start your sustainable living with everyday items.
If your family prefers loose tea, then organic resuable tea bags or a fun themed reusable tea strainer is a fun idea.
12. Ethical Bean Coffee – For Coffee Lovers
Ethical Bean Coffee is one of our favourites, particularly “Lush” which is a dark roast, rich in flavour with an intense aroma. Plus it’s organic and Fair Trade ensuring farmers receive a fair price.
13. Eco Coffee Travel Mug – For Cat Lovers
Photo: Kitties & Cabernet
A reusable mug is a good addition to a Christmas stocking, to stick with the coffee lovers theme. Especially for those cat lovers in your life.
This cute, convenient and lightweight eco travel reusable coffee mug comes with a lid, made of compostable plant material (bamboo). It’s an environmentally friendly alternative for on the road, coffee shop or at home.
Plus how cute are the cats & ferns!
14. Fair Trade Hot Chocolate – Elements
Hot chocolate invokes images of sitting by a fire, wrapped in a plaid blanket, sipping a delicious hot drink.
Elements Ashwagandha infused fair trade Hot Chocolate is a fantastic gift that’s vegan and plant based, that has my all time favorite tonic herb.
It combines premium Ecuadorian chocolate with an Ayurvedic superfood for a decadent and energizing hot drink. Give the gift of comfort and balance.
You may also like making your own Christmas treats as gifts.
15. K’UL Chocolate Bars – Fair Trade Chocolate
What are Christmas stockings without chocolate?
Put in this rich, creamy dark chocolate variety 3-Pack. I can almost taste it now, Yum!
Made with 100% certified organic, fair trade cacao, cocoa butter, and sugar. Free from allergens (GMO free, gluten free and soy-free), a simple and clean treat.
HOME & KITCHEN SUSTAINABLE STOCKING STUFFERS
Let’s keep your home safe and cozy with some sustainable stocking stuffer ideas.
Try out some of these useful, unique eco friendly ideas from stainless steel pumps for a mason jar to silicone baking mats with cute sayings and more.
Stockings are just one of the ways to celebrate Christmas with family.
16. Stainless Steel Pump – For Regular Mason Jar
A stainless steel pump that fits over a regular mason jar is a fun, easy and unique gift idea.
Reduce plastic around the house by refilling a reusable liquid soap container, instead of purchasing plastic bottles.
You can find mason jars at your local home or hardware store.
17. Hand Blown Recycled Glasses – Verve Culture
These unique Hand Blown Glasses are made in Mexico with recycled glass. No two are exactly alike.
A colorful addition to their dining table or summer BBQ.
18. Eco Cleaning Kit Products
Put together a few of the best eco friendly cleaning products and make a mini kitchen or laundry kit.
Some useful ideas include:
- 100% organic cotton dish cloths & dish soap with natural ingredients.
- This zero waste Solid Dish Soap Bar (ditch the plastic bottles)
19. Reusable Swedish Dish Cloths – Ecologia by Danica
Who says you can’t have a little fun with cleaning?
I give these Reusable Swedish Dish Clothes (many patterns & designs) yearly as stocking stuffers. My family always tries to guess what the theme for the year will be.
Best part, they are super affordable (and last up to 100 washes).
This Scandinavian staple was created over 70 years ago and can replace paper towels. They can absorb up to 20x its weight.
They also have Christmas theme dish cloths if you want to get in the spirit.
20. Sanari Candle – In Reusable Wine Glass or Whiskey Tumbler
Sanari Candles is a mom owned company that handpours vegan coconut wax into resuable wine glasses or whiskey tumblers.
Fill your home with the healthy scents of essential oils like Crema Bucca (licorice, vanilla, star anise, cinnamon, clove, & vanilla bean or Fresco (Persian Lime, Basil, Sage).
21. Silicone Stasher Bags
Silicone Stasher Bags are an essential eco gift for moving toward a plastic free life.
Plus small enough to put in a Christmas Stocking. In fact last year my partner got one in his stocking from “Santa”.
They’re resuable, washable and they can even go in the freezer, microwave, oven, and dishwasher.
22. Freezy Cup Ice Pop Molds – Stainless Steel
Fill each persons stocking with a Freezy Cup Ice Pop Mold gift.
Each Stainless Steel mold holds your family’s fav juice, or yogurt. This is a great plastic free gift (the gaskets are silicone), that will be used year round.
23. Silicone Baking Mat
A Silicone Baking Mat transforms any baking sheet or roasting pan into a non-stick, easy-to-clean surface, for your favourite home chef in your life.
Peace of mind knowing it’s made of non-toxic, BPA free, to replace single use products like parchment paper.
24. Beeswax Wraps
Natural Beeswax food wraps are another eco stocking stuffers option that is perfect for the holidays and beyond.
It’s plastic free wrapping made with organic cotton mesh, pure beeswax & jojoba oil which makes it easy to use and reuse again and again.
25. Hydro Flask Travel Coffee Mug
Reduce waste and use of take-out coffee / tea cups.
Pick a fun colored travel coffee mug that will keep their drinks hot or cold year round.
Reusable mugs make great travel gifts for the beach, road trips or camping.
26. Reusable Stainless Steel Straws
Did you know that Americans alone use over 500 Million plastic straws a day. Yikes!
Reusable straws are an easy way to start moving towards a plastic free life.
These eco friendly stocking stuffers are a great way to show your family you care about their health and the planet they live on. Replacing plastic straws is so easy. These come with a cleaner brush so you can easily clean them after use!
Or if you don’t like stainless steel, check out these Silicon Straws.
27. Organic, Heirloom Seeds – For Your Garden Lover
For the garden lover, a Garden Kit of organic, non-GMO, heirloom seeds for their stocking will be a gift that keeps on giving (for everyone).
We like the:
- All-in-One-Culinary Herb Garden Kit
- All-in-One Sprouts & Microgreens Kit
- All-in-One Salsa Garden Kit
Holiday gift idea: Give each member of your family a couple of the packs each to make up the garden.
PLASTIC FREE STOCKING FILLERS
Help the planet by ditching the plastic, and reducing its use. Grab some plastic free natural and organic stocking stuffers for all your loved ones.
28. State Puzzle Coasters – Made with Bamboo
These whimsical State Puzzle Coasters are made of bamboo, which is a fast growing more sustainable material. Laser-engraved with whatever state you choose.
With lots of options from New York to Hawaii and Arizona, you can commemorate a recent trip or a state you love.
29. Felted Christmas Garlands by Amber Goes Green
Felted Christmas Garlands are another fun & eco-friendly way to celebrate the holidays.
They also look fun hung around a room outside the holiday season too.
30. Bird Garland by La Mia Casa
This sweet bird garland made with vintage world atlases would look fabulous hung over a kitchen window, or in a bedroom over a mirror. Or use as decoration for a party.
Cut into an adorable shape they have real wings and eyes.
31. Stainless Steel Tea Strainer
Give the tea lovers in your life a stainless steel tea strainer.
Wonderful small & plastic free stocking fillers that will have them enjoying their favorite Cuppa every day.
BATH & BODY ECO FRIENDLY STOCKING STUFFERS
When looking at eco-friendly bath and body products, you will want to make sure they contain natural ingredients (you can actually pronounce), are cruelty free, if possible fair trade, and contain organic ingredients where possible.
Our list of the top eco friendly bath and body products include eco friendly stocking stuffers for all ages. Add this to your gifts for mom list too.
32. All Natural Soap – Tiani Body Care Co
Tiani Body Care Co offers some really lovely natural soap options to keep your body clean, without any nasty ingredients.
You can even choose from eleven great scents (or unscented)! Environmentally friendly stocking stuffers at their greatest.
33. Rockwell 6S Stainless Steel Razor
For a close eco friendly shave, the Rockwell 6S Safety Razor does the trick nicely. This razor is perfect for any skin type and stubble length.
They offer six levels of blade ‘gap’, to tailor to the closeness, smoothness and comfort you are looking for. Considered one of the best stainless steel safety razors out there.
34. Glow On Skincare Set – Earth Harbor
Choose a complete ethical organic Skincare Set to help their skin shine radiantly.
From a company that offers an ethical, sustainable, and scientific option to receive the benefits of ocean nutrients.
Free from Parabens, Phthalates, and Sulfates.
35. Weleda Body Care
Weleda is one of my favourites for body care oils / lotions, and wild rose deodorants which is more available in local stores.
Nourishing to the skin, ethical sourcing and free from parabens, pthalates, and synthetic fragrances. They also have a mens line and a baby line for sensitive skin, so all family members are covered for stocking stuffers.
36. Natural Deodorant – Fat and the Moon
Help your loved ones avoid stinky armpits, with a Natural Deodorant by Fat and the Moon, made specially for sensitive pits.
Aluminum free, and made with arrowroot (not baking soda) and anti-bacterial essential oils for a mild scent.
37. Bamboo Toothbrushes
Fill their Christmas stocking with kids Bamboo toothbrushes made with biodegradable bamboo and natural bristles. Don’t forget adult toothbrushes for the big kids too!
ECO FRIENDLY STOCKING FILLERS FOR KIDS, TEENS & TODDLERS
If you are looking for even MORE ideas, you’ll love our new guide to 30+ plastic free, ethical, and eco friendly stocking fillers specifically for babies, kids, tweens & teens here.
Eco-Friendly Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers
Toddlers like to put everything in their mouths still, so it’s important to have toys, meal helpers and products that contain non-toxic materials. We’ve put together some of the most fun, ethical, eco and best toddler stocking stuffers.
38. Silicone Suction Dishes – Wee Sprouts
A Wee Sprouts Silicone Dish will help you turn messy meal time into fun times for the adults too!
These bowls suction to the table, so your toddler won’t end up throwing it on the floor. Made with 100% food grade silicone, it’s naturally toxin free. Plus many colours to choose from.
Add this to your plastic free gift ideas list.
39. Natural Earth Non-Toxic Paint
Encourage yourkids creativity with this non-toxic and safe Natural Earth Paint.
This paint kit with 6 colors, creates a creamy, tempera-like, water-based paint when mixed with water.
40. Safari Adventure – Tender Leaf Toys
Take your tots off on a Safari Adventure with non-toxic, BPA free, renewable rubberwood toys.
Fun addition to your eco-concious home and their toddler stocking stuffers.
41. Handmade Wooden Toys
All natural wooden toys make great gifts and will fit inside their Christmas stocking, no problem. Wooden blocks, cars, animals, rainbows and more.
We also really love this Montessori wooden leaf shaped puzzle and a sweet personalized helicopter because they’re super cute, handmade sustainably and eco friendly.
42. Honeysticks Beeswax Crayons
Let’s get drawing!
These Honeysticks Beeswax Crayon will encourage your toddlers creativity and help develop essential skills. Made with non-toxic ingredients and free from petroleum & plastic, they use food grade pigments, making them safer for your kids.
For travel & road trips, buy the triangle shaped crayons to prevent them from rolling away.
You can also find a variety of Honeysticks Crayons on Amazon.
Eco-Friendly Gifts for Kids
43. Recycled Newspaper Pencils & Pencil Crayons
No trees were harmed in the making of these recycled Newspaper Pencils & Pencil Crayons! The pencil crayons come in 10 different colors and make a great stocking stuffer for school aged kids.
44. Green Kid Crafts
A Science & Art Subscription Box for Kids will make a fun kids stocking stuffers.
While not a perfect stocking fit, kids love all the activities (my daughter sure does) and it keeps them busy for a long while.
We’ve used and loved this box, and I choose a gift subscription box for her stocking each year.
Helps keep them entertained & out of your hair over the holidays.
45. Sarah’s Play Silks
Sarah’s Silks bring a pop of color and imagination into your children’s lives. Handpainted silk with non-toxic dyes, they are a family favourite in our house, and will be in yours too.
Dress up, make forts, create homes for stuffies and toys and so much more. The sky’s the limit for imaginative play.
Their playsilks also make a great eco alternative to wrapping paper.
46. Cool PJ’s – Hart + Land
Help your kids celebrate the holidays in style with these sweet and comfy sleepwear sets! So many cool patterns to choose from.
Made with non-toxic dyes, no flame retardants, 100% organic cotton and free of harmful substances. So you can sleep easy too.
47. Make Your Own Dinosaur Garden
This DIY Dino-Kit will be a roaring success in their stocking.
A creative and imaginative dinosaur garden scene, with quick growing wheatgrass seeds. Personalize the sign for even more special gift.
48. Natural Face Paint
Non-toxic children’s face paint for all the leopards, cats, butterflies, princesses, and spidermen in your life. With organic ingredients and easy to wash off.
49. Wooden Heroes – Once Kids
Funky and fun, the Wooden Heroes Action Figures are a perfect playtime activity. They are made from sustainably harvested FSC Certified wood so you can feel good about your purchase as well.
50. Solar Robot – Green Science
Well now I want a cool robot in my stocking too!
Teach your kids about mechanics with this cool STEAM solar robot activity kit. Build a real moving robot that runs on solar energy (no batteries needed).
The 4M company makes all kinds of cool STEAM & Creative Kits including:
- Solar Powered Rover – is also super popular
- Recycled Paper Beads – make paper bead jewelery using recycled paper from home
- Clean Water Science – build your own water filtration & desalination plant
Eco Stocking Filler Ideas for Teens
51. Herbal Hydroponic Planter
Help your teens learn an essential skill, growing food with a Herbal Hydroponic Planter. Right in your kitchen, and without the mess of soil. Try different herbs like lavender, cilantro, basil or rosemary.
52. Personalized Portable Cutlery
Cutlery to go! This eco-friendly portable cutlery set is a fun way eat on the road, at school or adventuring.
Personalize it for each teen (or kid) and feel good knowing its made of high quality natural organic wheat straw fiber, that’s BPA free and Non-toxic.
53. Compostable Air Pods / Ear Buds Case
Sustainable Air Pods Cases are designed to shield the ear buds from dings, scratches, dirt and more. With a key ring to attach to their pack, bag or purse to keep them handy and prevent them losing their ear pods.
54. Tentree Beanies and Hats
Tentree clothing company plants ten trees for every purchase, and uses sustainable materials for their mens, womens and kids lines.
A sophisticated beanie or a cute pompom beanie will keep their ears warm while maintaining their cool. These classic styles are sure to please even the pickiest of teens.
55. Fair Harbour Sustainable T-Shirts
Fair Harbour was created out of a love for the beach and sustainability recognizing how much plastic ends up in the ocean. They create comfortable, innovative, apparel made from upcycled plastic bottles, designed for the beach and beyond.
We love this Kismet Print T-Shirt made of organic cotton and 9 upcycled plastic bottles. It is so soft, your teen will want to live in it.
56. Thinx – Period Undies for Teens & Tweens
Thinx Period Undies are something I wish I had as a teen!
Sustainable, reduces waste and are so comfy. You could easily fit a pair or two into their Christmas stocking.
Thinx has a variety of styles and sleep shorts.
57. Eco Lip Balm – Meow Meow Tweet
Prevent dry cracked lips with this vegan Eco lip balm made from ethical products. They make great stocking fillers, because they are small, nourishing, and healing.
Eco Friendly Stocking Fillers for All Ages
Stocking fillers can be eco conscious and eco friendly for the whole family. Whether you’re shopping for clothing, eco toys or food to stuff your family’s stockings with, our list of 50+ ideas will make your holidays green and sustainable, while still being affordable. With options from toddler gifts to teen gift ideas, there’s something on this list for everyone!
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