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1. A bright and bold set of reusable "unpaper towels" to help them ditch their paper towel habit.
2. Fashionable nylon bags that fold up into a tiny square when they aren't in use — and not only do these bags fold up small enough to fit in your pocket, but they are made from 40% recycled materials.
3. A Tronco glass tumbler with a silicone straw so that they can sip sustainably wherever they go.
4. A sleek, modern notebook that's made from recycled stone (not paper!) with pages that are sleek and smooth to the touch.
5. Bamboo and cotton blend socks that help fund anti-poaching initiatives. This pair, for example, donates to the The WildCats Conservation Alliance and is meant to aid endangered Amur leopards.
6. A sustainable planter that's entirely biodegradable and made from grain fibers.
7. A no-waste lunch kit from Brooklyn's Package Free that'll help anyone be a little more green. This kit comes with with reusable bamboo utensils, a silicone sandwich bag, a napkin/hankie, and an airtight stainless steel container.
8. A fully collapsable travel cup they can take anywhere on the go.
9. A set of reusable face pads that'll take their make-up off with ease and are much more eco-friendly than going through pack after pack of cotton rounds.
10. Silicone cups for the friend that loves to bake. These reusable silicone molds are non-stick, easy to clean, and are freezer-, microwave-, dishwasher-, and oven-safe.
11. A colorful keychain made from old newspapers that'll help them find their keys with ease.
12. A 16-pack of fruit and vegetable seeds to bring that farm-to-table life to their own backyard. This particular pack includes everything from beets to basil and is certified organic!
13. A knit beanie made from organic cotton and organic hemp.
14. A make-up remover towel that will reduce their need for less eco-friendly options like paper wipes and cotton rounds.
15. An Amtrak gift certificate — or money towards any local public transit, really — to help them follow in Greta Thunberg's footsteps and keep their climate footprint low.
16. An eco-friendly yoga mat made from biodegradable and natural tree rubber. These unique mats are manufactured with zero waste, to boot!
17. A delicious-smelling body wash that's made with vegan, cruelty-free ingredients like coconut and sunflower oil and can be refilled at a number of stores cross the country.
18. A set of woven napkins to replace their paper napkins.
19. Pull-on Chelsea sneakers that are made entirely from recycled plastic bottles.
20. A set of baby toys that are made from recycled plastic milk jugs, packaged in recycled materials, and are printed with soy ink.
21. A rose quartz eye palette that's made from naturally-derived ingredients and 100% sustainably-sourced materials.
22. A hand-poured soy wax candle made in recycled glass and available in a delicious lemon and purple verbana scent.
23. A set of brightly-colored pencils that were handmade in Sri Lanka from recycled newspapers — no forests were destructed for these writing utensils!
24. An easy-to-install bidet system to treat their bum with the utmost care. This is the perfect gift for the friend who cares about their derrière.
And if you need something eco-friendly to wrap your presents with, may I suggest this gorgeous wrapping paper thats 100% recyclable, compostable, and made with soy-based inks?
Or, buy some reusable gift bags that they'll be able to use over and over again.
