Last Updated on December 3, 2025
Stockings are always my absolute favorite part about the holiday season, so I had to create a guide for this year’s hottest zero waste and eco friendly stocking stuffers.
Filling up stockings with small sustainable gifts is sure to make the holiday season memorable! The best part about picking out Christmas stocking stuffers is that they’re fun and good for the planet. Whether you’re shopping for someone who loves fitness, beauty, cooking, or a cozy night in, this list of eco friendly stocking stuffers has something for everyone to enjoy.
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the best sustainable stocking stuffers
I love small gifts — they have always been my favorite. What can I say? I love little things like socks, bars of soap, the occasional gift card, and chocolate! Lots of chocolate.
But sometimes you just run out of ideas and want something more exciting than the basics, so I created this easy guide. You can find a few perfect gifts that will easily slide into a stocking on Christmas morning, and you can avoid Amazon. Shopping small and intentionally is a simple but meaningful way to live out a zero waste lifestyle.
If you’re looking forward to stuffing stockings this year, I’ve rounded up some zero waste stocking stuffers. Ditch plastic trinkets and gadgets and opt for some of these more sustainable, ethical alternatives instead!
gifts for practical self-care
We all have that one friend who loves having the latest beauty essentials, whether that be makeup or skincare products. These eco friendly gifts will totally vibe with them without harming the planet.
If you know any wellness junkies, they’ll certainly appreciate these zero waste gifts too because of how clean the ingredients are in most of these products.
I just love how these products allow people enjoy some much needed self-care while also making it a priority to care for the planet at the same time.
josie maran face babies set
- 3-piece set includes whipped argan oil face butter, argan SPF 33, original 100% pure organic argan oil + reusable zip pouch
- Features organic, cold-pressed, cruelty-free sustainably-sourced argan oil
- B corporation
ettitude sateen eye mask
- Made with CleanBamboo lyocell shell, recycled plastic (PET) fill + wide elastic band
- Packaged in a recycled-fabric drawstring bag
- Vegan + cruelty-free
- Hypoallergenic + gentle on skin
- Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX
henry rose discovery set
- Includes 6 gender neutral fragrance samples
- Discloses 100% of their ingredients
- Gluten, soy, and cruelty-free
- Cradle to cradle certified
- EWG verified
osea body oil
- Made using undaria algae + natural ingredients
- Comes in a glass bottles to reduce plastic waste
- Instantly improves skin elasticity + deeply moisturizes skin
- Visibly improves sagging skin for a more toned, sculpted look
- Vegan + cruelty-free
- Woman founded company
l’occitane hand cream
- Made with 100% organic shea butter + other natural ingredients
- Comes in a metal tube
- Formulated without parabens, silicones or phthalates
savannah friedkin hoops
- Jewelry made from carbon neutral diamonds and recycled 14k gold
- Diamonds grown in an SCS certified climate neutral facility
- Shipping boxes made from recycled cardboard
- Female led brand
saie glossybounce duo
- High shine, never-sticky lipgloss duo gift set includes Glossybounce in Bounce (mauve) + Party (baby pink shimmer)
- Pre-wrapped in 100% FSC-certified holiday paper packaging (recyclable + compostable)
- Leaping Bunny certified + made without parabens, phthalates or synthetic fragrance/flavors
gifts for book and stationary lovers:
Know someone whose always got their nose in a book? Or enjoys receiving a heartfelt letter/card? Here are a few of our favorites reads that would fit in perfectly with your sustainable stocking stuffers!
cards against climate change
- Sustainable greeting cards that protect Bay wildlife + waters
- Made using 100% recycled materials
- Features artwork of five local Bay Area species impacted by climate change
- 100% of profits donated to SF Baykeeper which protects + restores wetlands in the Bay
101 tips for a zero waste kitchen
- MY latest authored book! *shameless plug*
- Teaches you how to buy in bulk, avoid unnecessary packaging, upcycle jars, and more
- Includes recipes that make use of your scraps: preserve your lemon peels for extra flavor, create simple syrup from strawberry tops, etc.
decomposition pocket notebook
- Pocket-sized spiral college-ruled notebook
- Made from 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper
- Printed with soy ink + made in USA
the serviceberry
- Teaches about the gift economy + how to apply it in a linear economy
- Indigenous wisdom about gratitude, reciprocity + giving back to the natural world
- Indigenous author, Robin Wall Kimmerer, authored Braiding Sweetgrass
decomposition pencils
- Set of 12 FSC certified pencils made with fragrant incense cedar
- Barrel is painted + stamped with California poppies art
- Made in the USA
gifts for relaxing at home:
One of my favorite parts of winter is getting cozy inside, so I hope this holiday season you’ll find some time to get snuggly.
Slip on your favorite jam-jams, light a few candles, snuggle with a thick blanket, sip some hot cocoa, eat a few cookies, and watch a bad holiday movie or play a board game — whatever makes your heart happy.
grove passive diffuser
- Ceramic gingerbread house diffuser + beechwood tray
- Put 5-6 drops of essential oil on the gingerbread house + leave for a few minutes to absorb
- Ships in FSC certified packaging
lovability bath bombs
- Four individual bath bombs made from organic ingredients
- OBGYN approved + hypoallergenic
- Plastic-free packaging
- Made in the USA
arbor tea holiday spice
- Organic tea in compostable packaging
- Generous doses of orange, cinnamon + clove flavor
- Decaffeinated option (perfect for unwinding at night)
pelacase
- Compostable phone cases for iPhone + android
- Dozens of cute holiday designs
- Ships plastic-free
- Mail-in recycling program
kayaness body oil
- Co-founded by me + Shelby (!)
- Made from 7 organic ingredients
- Soothes, heals + revives skin
- Comes in a glass dropper bottle
- Ships plastic-free
alter eco sea salt bar
- Organic vegan dark chocolate bar made with 70% cocoa
- Made with organic, fair trade ingredients
- No GMOs, gluten, soy, corn, additives or artificial sweeteners
- Comes in plastic-free, recyclable packaging
keep nature wild playing cards
- 56 card deck crafted from sustainably harvested forest paper + starch-based laminating glue
- Custom park illustrations printed with vegetable-based inks
- A pound of trash is picked up from the wild with every purchase
- Made in the USA
gifts for surviving the cold weather:
Cold weather can be brutal on the skin and body, so make sure your loved ones are stocked up on all the essentials! These gifts will get them through the winter in more ways than one.
tentree beanie
- Made from organic cotton
- Every purchase plants 10 trees
- Low waste packaging
- B Corporation
cotopaxi gloves
- Made from recycled polyester fleece
- Full finger gloves with stretch rib-knit cuffs
- Several sizing options for the perfect fit
- Ideal for hiking + prolonged outdoor activity
ecoroots lotion bar
- Made using all-natural, organic ingredients
- Packaged in a reusable, travel-friendly tin + compostable paper bag
- For all over body use
- Handmade in small batches in the USA
- Warm the bar between your palms or massage the bar on skin
glam gardener elderberry syrup
- Immune boosting herbal remedy using wildcrafted elderberries
- Organic, hand-harvested, locally sourced ingredients
- Made in small batches in the USA
- Ships low-waste
earthy
- All-natural energy drink made using organic ingredients
- Features functional mushrooms for a jitter-free source of energy
- Tastes like grown up hot chocolate
- Add a scoop to a mug, mix with hot water + enjoy
- Ships plastic-free
ecoroots lip balm
- Plastic-free lip balm in compostable paper tube
- Natural, flavored + tinted options available
- Made using organic, all-natural ingredients
gifts for getting active in the new year:
Know someone who enjoys barre, spin, and orange theory classes? Here are a few of my favorite workout companions!
woven chai top
- Made from 84% RPET (recycled bottles)
- Double-lined + four-way reversible
- Delivered with low waste packaging
- Certified carbon neutral
organic basics leggings
- Made from 60% recycled nylon
- Wide, shaped waistband for a secure fit
- Medium-impact support with dipped back + invisible inner waistband pocket
megafood b12 vitamins
- Supports sustained energy
- Made with 3 key vitamins + real food, like beetroot
- Non-GMO project verified, 1% For The Planet member, B Corporation + Plastic Neutral
cotopaxi hip pack
- Waist pack made from 100% deadstock nylon
- Large main compartment + zippered front pocket
- 1.5-liter can carry wallet, keys, phone + other essentials
brixy deodorant
- Magnesium enriched to keep you fresh all day, neutralizing odor causing bacteria
- Gentle on skin, non-greasy, non-staining + goes on smooth
- Free from aluminum, baking soda, parabens, phthalates + synthetic scents
- Plastic-free cardboard packaging
Those are 30+ of my favorite zero waste stocking stuffers! Of course, this is only the tip of the iceberg, so be sure to check out my guide for consumable gifts and experience gifts.
I also have a post about handmade gifts! I love to do a mix of all of these so I’m reducing consumerism as well as supporting sustainable brands that are doing good things for our planet.
Do you have a favorite sustainable brand that’s perfect as a stocking filler? Let me know in the comments!
faqs for eco-friendly stocking stuffers
are sustainable products more expensive?
Not always! Sometimes eco friendly items are bit pricier up front because of the materials used to make them, but I’ve found that sustainable products tend to have a higher quality and last longer. This, in my opinion, makes them so worth the cost!
how do eco friendly stocking stuffers help the environment?
Shopping for products made with organic and non-toxic ingredients can help reduce chemical pollution and resource usage in general. Packaging is another factor to consider when it comes to holiday shopping. Opting for products that are plastic-free or packaged sustainably will help reduce unnecessary waste.
how do I know if small sustainable gifts are eco friendly?
You can usually tell if a product is sustainable by looking at the ingredients or materials used to make it. It’s also a good idea to spend some time researching your favorite brands and and seeing if or how they align with your zero waste lifestyle. Sustainable brands tend to be pretty vocal about their values and you can often find this information on their website or tags!
for even more gift ideas…
Check out my 2025 gift guide! It’s full of great, eco-friendly gifts that will look lovely under your tree.
Pela case’s website says they are compostable…do you know if they break down in a home composting environment? I have been looking for a better phone case for a while now, and have yet to find a good (and not bank account-depleting) option.
It would have to be sent to a heated facility. However, I would still buy one! When the time comes to get a new case (hopefully a couple of years from now) you might have municipal compost in your area. Or you could always mail it to me, and I’ll send it to the compost. 😉
We don’t do stockings in my country but after reading this I just bought myself my first bamboo toothbrush for Christmas 😀 I do prefer manual toothbrushes to electric ones, but my dentist really prefers the last (and she lets me use my DIY remineralizing toothpaste… dentist 1 – me 1) because she says they clean way better (since I hate flossing and mouthwash, I really need to be sure I get clean as a whistle teeth and gums), so I use the electric one 80% of the time and enjoy the manual the rest. I’m super thrilled to finally try a zero waste one!! 🙂
So funny, I blogged last week about zero-waste stocking stuffers and our lists are fairly similar. I LOVE Christmas but there is just so. much. waste.
Our family hit it out of the park this year, though, with amazing experience gifts – a zoo membership for my kid, and a card-making class at a local stationary store for me. So fun!
Those experience gifts sound amazing! I love it when the whole family is on board for a less wasteful Christmas!
Hello! I am looking into getting a reusable razor and have a question – are the blades somehow recyclable or able to be sharpened again? If not, do you simply throw them away when they’ve become dull? Thanks for your help!
Hey, Naomi! Check out this post under point three I detail how to recycle those razor blades. https://www.goingzerowaste.com/blog/my-zero-waste-shower
One thing about that floss that I’ve learned is that it comes in a plastic container. There are other sites out there that you can buy just the floss, or the floss in a glass container that can be refillable.
Otherwise, great suggestions!
I love how everything that was old is NEW again like the safety razor! It makes you wonder what "progress" really is. Seems to me it’s mostly been bad news for the environment 🙁
I really love the bamboo toothbrushes and natural floss tips, thank you. I hope I can find them in Canada, if not I’m sure I can get them online.
I’m conflicted about the floss!! I heard that they boil the little insects that make the silk inside their cocoons. Alive. :S I’m not the worlds biggest bug lover. I’m not a bug lover period. But I’m not comfortable with that…
You can also buy bamboo floss that is compostable and comes in refillable glass jars.
where do you buy the seeds? and how much? By dad would love those!
My kids love finding homemade vegan cookies in their stockings on Christmas morning. You can wrap them in a cloth napkin. They are even allowed to eat them before breakfast :).