15 Best Eco Friendly & Sustainable Stocking Stuffers | 2024 Gift Guide
To prove stocking stuffers can be thoughtful and exceptionally made, we’ve curated 15 of our favorite petite and ethical gifts in this eco friendly and sustainable stocking stuffers gift guide.
This guide features sustainable and responsibly made accessories, jewelry, and home goods, so you’re sure to find something for anyone on your list this holiday season. We’ve also sorted the stocking stuffers by price, so there’s an option for every budget! To explore more gift ideas, check out our Gifts Collection.
Sustainable Stocking Stuffers: $55 and Under
1. Ettitude Bamboo Sateen Eye Mask — $24
This silky smooth, 100% organic bamboo lyocell eye mask is the equivalent of the ultra-plush softness of 1000 cotton thread count. Give the gift of resting in relaxation knowing that this stocking stuffer is hypoallergenic, OEKO-TEX certified organic, and ethically made in third-party certified factories.
2. Anchal Project Graph Bandana in Slate — $32
The detailed geometric stitch pattern on this bandana makes it a unique and stylish accessory that can be tied to a tote bag, worn as a scarf, or wrapped in your hair. Made with GOTS certified organic cotton and made by artisans in Ajmer, India, this piece was crafted with softness and design in mind.
Anchal Project is fair trade certified by the Fair Trade Federation, which ensures all their artisan partners are paid fair living wages and work in safe conditions. All Anchal products are handmade in India only using eco friendly dyes, natural fibers, and organic cotton.
3. Pebble Lamb Rattle — $23
If you’re looking for organic and sustainable stocking stuffers for the little one on your list, this Lamb Rattle is the gift you need. Crafted by women artisans in Bangladesh using hand-knitted organic cotton, this rattle is not only safe for play but irresistibly plush and soft in the baby’s hands.
Pebble is a woman-owned company, Fair Trade certified by the World Fair Trade Organization, and a member of the Fair Trade Federation. Their baby and children’s toys are all ethically and sustainably produced without the use of electricity, which reduces the company’s carbon footprint and only uses natural materials.
4. Elana Gabrielle Nasturtium Cotton Tea Towel — $28
Made with 100% cotton and available in two beautiful earth-inspired colors, this botanical tea towel is sure to add a touch of elegance and color to your loved one’s kitchen. Each towel is illustrated by hand and screen-printed using water-based, earth-friendly inks and dyes. They’re a blend of functionality and aesthetic delight.
5. Convivial Minimal Ikebana Stoneware Vase in small — $48
This serenely handcrafted stoneware vase features a minimalistic and elegant design with earthy details for maximum beauty and timelessness. Made to order using ceramic sand stoneware, this piece is the perfect vessel for a whimsical arrangement of flowers and stems.
6. Terra Thread Lok Makeup Pouch — $21
Great for carrying makeup, cosmetics, or even pencils or pens, this pouch is as versatile as it is stylish. With its minimalistic design and availability in 15 beautiful colors, we’re sure to have a pouch in all your favorite colors. The pouch is made with organic cotton canvas, dyed with GOTS-certified low impact dyes, and lead-free metal zippers.
7. Mulxiply Hand Felted Dachshund — $36
Made from raw, naturally-dyed wool and finished with cotton stitching, this delightful little dachshund is an adorable gift that anyone will cherish. Adorably cuddly and curious, he’s a thoughtful gift for anyone, yourself included. Find other fuzzy friends like other dog breeds, deer, sheep, foxes and more for even more sustainable stocking stuffers ideas.
8. Kisiwa Rangi One of a Kind Bracelet — $24
Made from Japanese glass beads and featuring a 14kt gold-filled clasp, these elegant, hand-crafted bracelets undeniably elevate the outfit they are paired with. Each bracelet is made to order and truly one of a kind, no two designs are alike. Treat the one-of-a-kind person in your life to a unique and sustainable stocking stuffers that's just as special.
Sustainable Stocking Stuffers: $100 and Under
9. Coyuchi Unisex Waffle Robe in Fog — $98
Buttery soft, airy, and drapey, this waffle robe is the epitome of comfort. Made with GOTS certified cotton that was sourced and woven in Turkey, this robe will be an easy everyday staple.
Coyuchi is a supporter of the Chetna Organic Farming Cooperative, a founding brand in the Sustainable textile Coalition, and an active member of the Textile Exchange. They work exclusively with fair trade and earth-first manufacturers who use sustainable manufacturing practices like renewable energy, water recycling, and reduced waste.
10. Convivial Stoneware Candle Sets — $66
Sleek, modern, and elegant, this Stoneware Candle Set is a great stocking stuffer that doesn’t even need to be wrapped! Each set includes an individually handcrafted, 100% soy wax candle inside of a custom-designed Convivial box and matchbook set, so it’s ready to enjoy as soon as it’s unboxed.
Want to learn more about caring for stoneware? Read more on Made Trade Magazine!
11. Ucon Acrobatics Jona Medium Lotus Infinity Belt Bag — $74
This ethically made belt bag combines the benefits of generous compartment space with the elegance of a compact and minimalistic design. It’s made with recycled post-consumer textile waste and is dope-dyed, which is durable and water resistant. Easily carry lipgloss, keys, cards, and even your phone in this spacious bag.
12. Baabushka Women's Chunky Cable Knit Merino Wool Beanie — $85
Give the gift of warmth and tenderness with this hand-knit, hand-dyed, 100% premium merino wool beanie. Incredibly soft and featuring a single cable knit pattern, this beanie is a gift that can be cherished and worn for years to come.
Baabushka’s wool products are handmade by Nepali women artisans who receive high wages for their work. Plus, for every purchase, Baabushka donates a portion of the total sale to Global Citizen, a non-profit working to end extreme poverty.
13. Allégorie Gala Apple Leather Puzzle Cardholder — $86
Made to last, this OEKO-TEX and WFTO-certified fair trade Apple Leather Cardholder makes carrying everyday essentials easy. Each bag is ethically made with apple peel and recycled plant-based materials that are fair trade, cruelty-free, bio-based, and release zero toxic chemicals.
14. Coyuchi Sonoma Textured Apron — $58
Made with 100% GOTS certified organic cotton and featuring two large pockets, this textured apron is the perfect stocking stuffer for the chef or host/hostess in your life. The Sonoma Textured Apron is sure to instantly become an everyday staple.
15. LIKHÂ French Bulldog Planter — $65
This all-natural coco coir bulldog planter perfectly combines functionality with adorable whimsy. This little buddy makes a perfect stocking stuffer, housewarming gift, or personal purchase for any animal lover. Each piece is handcrafted by artisans in the Philippines.
BONUS: A Made Trade Gift Card
Still can’t decide what to get them? Let them choose with a Made Trade Handwritten Gift Card or Digital Gift Card.