Great things sure do come in small packages, and these sustainable stocking stuffers are here to prove the perfect gift is an alternative to all the stuff.
We’re all about the spirit of the season’s generosity, but it can’t come at the cost of the planet or the tireless toiling of makers (Santa’s sweatshop of elves, no thanks). Stocking stuffers tend to be some of the most wasteful at Christmas.
But if you choose a more responsible, eco-friendly stocking filler, you’ll spread love and joy without spreading excess waste. We’ve pulled together a list of stocking ideas at a range of budgets to help you find the ideal gifts.
For other ideas, check out our sustainable toys, reusable advent calendars, eco-friendly gifts and zero waste gift articles.
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Index: Eco-Friendly Stocking Stuffers
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- Tea Jump to section
- Socks Jump to section
- Earphones Jump to section
- Candles Jump to section
- Personal Care Products Jump to section
- Camera Jump to section
- Food Storage Jump to section
- Reusable Cutlery Jump to section
- Shaving Tools Jump to section
- Water Bottles Jump to section
Accessories
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Price Range: $47–$190
For sustainably stylish stocking stuffers, Poppy Barley offers a curated selection of gifts that are as sleek and stylish as they are practical. From cashmere-lined driving gloves and recycled fiber knit scarves to compact cardholders and sophisticated wristlets made of LWG-certified leather or vegan Desserto® cactus leather, these pieces combine timeless design with ethical craftsmanship,
The Certified B Corp also offers a full range of travel accessories for the globetrotters in your life, like luggage tags, toiletry bags, and passport holders. The Four Person Family Passport holder is a year-round best-seller. You can make it extra special for your loved one by adding a gold monogram for $10.
Tea
Price Range: $5–$132
For an super affordable eco stocking stuffer starting from $5, consider the gift of a unique tea blend.
The Tea Spot is a Certified B Corp offering a great stocking stuffer with their Loose Tea Starter Set. The set includes a food-grade stainless steel tea infuser and four mini tins of their bestselling teas to get your loved one steeped in health and wellness benefits.
Or go with our personal favorite, Rishi, offering 400-plus artisanal tea blends sourced from the highest-quality sustainable growers around the world. From matcha powder to rare teas like a garden direct Osmanthus tea, they turn tea into art with both loose-leaf offerings and PLA compostable tea bags. Some of our SJ staffers drink nothing but this brand, especially recommending their hearty Tumeric Ginger or earthy and lightly floral Ginseng Detox blends.
My Personal Review of Rishi’s Ginseng Detox Tea:
“Rishi’s Ginseng Detox Tea has quickly become my go-to whenever I need a pick-me-up that feels both refreshing and grounding. The flavor is this amazing mix of floral and earthy notes, full-bodied without being too intense, and just really hits the spot when I’m craving something warm and soothing. I love how it feels hearty like it’s doing something good for my body while also helping me unwind—perfect for quiet evenings or slow mornings.”
Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content
Socks
Price Range: From $15
What better organic stocking stuffers than, well, organic stockings?
Knock the socks off your loved one’s Christmas morning with quirky stocking stuffers like bright and fun offers from Happy Earth. These organic cotton socks are durable, soft, and breathable. All socks—like the colorful and geometric Peak Experience that are designed for mountain lovers—are made in a Fair Trade factory in India.
My Personal Review of Happy Earth’s Peak Experience Socks:
“I’m a mountain lover at heart, so when given the chance to sample, I had to go for the Peak Experience Socks. Featuring bright, retro colors and an adorable geometric mountain design, just having these on makes me feel a little closer to my favorite peaks in that they elevate my spirit a touch every time I look down. Apart from the print, I just love wearing these, they are so super comfy (also clearly quality stitching and material) and after testing them on a few long hikes, no blisters!”
Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content
Earphones
Price Range: $14–$149
For the eco-conscious techie or music lover in your life, consider a pair of responsible earphones. These tech goodies have increasingly become environmentally friendly in an otherwise unsustainable sector.
House of Marley sells earphones featuring natural materials that carry out Bob Marley’s legacy by combining his love for both music and our Earth. Your special someone will never miss a beat with the Redemption Anc 2 True Wireless Earbuds, which feature a 24-hour play time and a six-hour battery life. They’re made from mostly natural materials, sweat and water-resistant, plus noise and echo cancellation will keep your honey singing One Love uninterrupted. Available in three ear sizes.
Or maybe your loved one isn’t ready to ditch their Airpods. In that case, gift a case itself for their Airpods with Oakywood’s Airpod’s Case. The Polish brand uses a traditional woodworking approach to craft modern, bespoke electronics and accessories. Using mainly walnut and oak, all wood in their eco-friendly products is certified sustainably sourced.
My Personal Review of Oakywood’s Wooden Airpod Case:
“The FSC-certified, wooden AirPods Case provides the perfect fit, protecting my AirPods from bumps, scratches, and falls. It’s handcrafted in Oak or Walnut and works with Oakywood’s wireless chargers and docking stations, which I also sampled and was able to test together.”
Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content
Candles
Price Range: $24–$87
P.F. Candle Co uses 100% US-sourced soy for their vegan soy wax candles. Plus they feature a clean-burning cotton-core wick and natural oils to make sumptuous scents like Sandalwood & Rose or Cedar & Sagebrush. The best part? These vegan stocking stuffers are a more affordable option, being under $25 a pop.
For DIY-lovers, Siblings makes “easy AF DIY candles that do good for the planet and smell even better”. Since most candle jars never get reused or recycled, this brand offers easy fill-your-own options. We suggest their Sweater Weather Pack, which comes with a trio of cruelty-free festive candle kits.
My Personal Review of PF Candle Co’s Sandalwood Rose Soy Candle:
“I love the warm, flicker glow of a candle on a cold winter’s evening, but I hate that most candles are made with endocrine-disrupting synthetic fragrances and petroleum-based wax. That’s why PF Candle Co has become a staple in my home. The Sandalwood Rose scent especially has become a favorite in my home with its warm, inviting blend of sandalwood and soft rose. The scent is well-balanced, giving a cozy yet fresh ambiance without being overpowering. I love that it’s made from soy wax, so it burns cleanly on my windowsill without causing an eventual black mark above it.”
Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content
Personal Care Products
Price Range: $14–$30
For a touch of natural glam without all the chemicals, Antonym offers liquid lipsticks suitable for those who aren’t heavy make-up wearers. They come in a range of richly pigmented, high-coverage, and long-wearing shades, all made with vegan and certified organic ingredients. They’re creamy, moisturizing, and rich in antioxidants, giving lips a velvety finish and subtle tint without synthetic additives.
For something completely different but no less useful, consider Brixy‘s new Balance shampoo bars. Made with natural ingredients and free of sulfates, these bars cleanse and nourish hair while leaving it soft and refreshed. Their compact, travel-friendly size makes them a great swap for plastic bottles and ideal for on-the-go use, especially if you add one of Brixy’s silicone soap containers to the package.
My Personal Review of Antonym’s Liquid Lipstick:
“I was a little skeptical when I received this product that looks like the tubes of lip gloss I used to wear in excess back in middle school (2007, amiright?). But I now love this product. Though it looks like a lipgloss, it packs all the bold coloration of a much cakier lipstick, in a smooth and moisturizing formula. I own four different colors of this now and love it, even when I’m not leaving my house. Because sometimes, a girl just needs a little lip tint to feel like her best self!”
My Personal Review of Brixy’s Balance Shampoo Bar:
“The Brixy Coconut Vanilla shampoo bar is fantastic—it keeps my hair feeling clean for days, so I can go 3-4 days between washes without any greasiness. Unlike some natural shampoos I’ve tried that are heavy on plant butters and leave me feeling like I need to wash every other day, this mostly coconut oil-based bar strikes the perfect balance. Plus, the scent is lovely without being overpowering, making it a standout in my hair care routine.”
Reviews by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content
Camera
Price Range: $139–$165
How about giving a new perspective with an analog-digital hybrid camera? Award-winning Papershoot is an electronics brand putting the “E” in eco-friendly with their durable, kid-friendly, and simplistic digital point-and-shooters. They’re meant to mimic a 35 mm film camera, except that it’s powered by rechargeable AAA batteries and records both photos and videos to a micro 128GB SD memory card.
Because everyone could stand to take a break from their smartphones over the holidays (and beyond).
All of Papershoot’s cameras combine the aesthetic and experience of film photography with the convenience of digital, wrapped up in an innovative, low-waste package of highly durable stone paper from biodegradable resin and pressed limestone.
My Personal Review of Papershoot’s Camera:
“I loved using the Papershoot camera for its simplicity and eco-friendly design—it’s refreshingly minimalistic and gives photos a vintage, film-like charm. The lightweight, paper case is easy to carry, and it feels good knowing it’s sustainably made. While the image quality isn’t as sharp as a DSLR or phone camera, the unique, unpolished film-like aesthetic it gives my photos makes up for it and adds character to every shot.”
Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content
Food Storage
Price Range: $15–$230
Whether or not your loved one’s holiday wish list includes a less wasteful world, groovy food storage makes for some pretty practical stocking stuffers. And while it may not sound like the “coolest” idea, your gift will be supporting a better world.
SuperBee’s beeswax wraps are crafted out of 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton and coated with beeswax, tree resin, and organic coconut oil. They can be reused over and over until they can eventually be composted, so this gift should last many seasons.
My Personal Review of SuperBee’s Beeswax Wraps “Beeginner” Set:
“These biodegradable wraps work wonders at wrapping sandwiches or keeping leftovers safe, plus they’re 100% bee-autiful. We love the bold patterns of their Bee-ginner Classic 3 Set. After a year of use, they’re still going strong, and the coating doesn’t seem much thinner since when they were new, so I’m hoping to get at least another year of use out of them. I love that they can be composted when they do finally wear out.”
Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content
My Personal Review of SuperBee’s Beeswax Wraps:
“We’re totally buzzing about these reusable food wraps. They seal up so well that our food stays really fresh. Even our bread, which usually gets all sad and stale in other wraps, stays soft for days—no more crusty disasters!”
Review by Joy McConnochie, SJ’s Co-founder
Reusable Cutlery
Price Range: £12
Put a fork in plastic stocking stuffers, we say! A reusable fork, that is. Because the best eco-friendly stocking stuffers are the ones that help your family and friends live a less wasteful life—maybe even completely plastic-free. This brings us to Jungle Culture and their eco-friendly cutlery set.
We especially love the premium dark wood, which is handmade in Southern Vietnam and crafted using scraps from a local furniture maker. Complete will all your utensils (bamboo straw included), it’s sold with an organic cotton carrying bag, hand-sewn in the historic seamstress area of Hoi An, Vietnam.
Shaving Tools
Price Range: $99–$128
Leaf Shave ensures sustainable shaving is simple with their single-blade, fixed-head safety razor, with a solid, chunky handle to optimize control and grip. It comes in gold, chrome, and black, plus rose gold for the millennial in your life. They also offer the world’s first reusable pivoting head razor, with all the perks of a modern razor, minus the plastic waste and throwaway blades.
My Personal Review of Leaf Shave’s Leaf Kit:
“I’ve been using safety razors for years, so I was super curious to see how it would feel using a pivoting head razor again. And actually, I loved it! It’s so easy to use, with the spring-loaded head helping to apply just the right amount of pressure. My skin felt beautifully soft and smooth afterward, and it even made light work of those pesky armpit crooks.”
Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content
Water Bottles
Price Range: $20–$125
‘tis the season to be jolly about mitigating this enormous amount of waste, so get your loved one on Santa’s nice list with Hydro Flask’s huge selection of stainless steel tumblers, mugs, and bottles for coffee, tea, kombucha, water, beer, bubbles, or wine.
My Personal Review of Hydro Flask’s 32 Oz Wide Flex Straw Cap Water Bottle:
“I’ve been using Hydro Flask bottles for about ten years now, and honestly, I’m still obsessed with their quality and how tough they are. Unless a landscaping truck runs it over (RIP to my first one!), they’re pretty much indestructible! I just switched from their narrow-mouth bottles to a wide mouth with a flex straw cap. It’s super handy for sipping, though I wouldn’t toss it in my backpack unless it’s in the side pocket since it’s not as leak-proof.”
Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content
