Top 10 Eco Friendly Vegan Gift Ideas for This Holiday Season | 2024 Gift Guide

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Whether you’re shopping for friends, family, or are vegan yourself, this is the ultimate eco friendly vegan gifting guide for you. You’ll find a diverse selection of sustainable vegan gift ideas — including chic women’s accessories and artisan home goods — for Christmas, Hanukkah, or any other special occasion this holiday season.


We believe in empowering our customers by providing transparency for every product and enabling shoppers to sort through any of our seven values, including vegan. Our vegan goods are completely free of animal products and are produced in consideration of people and the planet. In this guide, we’ve curated some of our favorite gift ideas for this 2020 holiday season — from bags using innovative vegan fibers to eco friendly home decor using natural and recycled materials. If you’re looking for more gift ideas, shop our full collection of Vegan Gifts here.

1. Finex Cast Iron Skillet — $195


FINEX’s Cast Iron Skillet is designed, crafted, and manufactured in the United States. Guaranteed for life and made with 100% North American cast iron, this skillet could easily become your only pan. Each piece is polished, smoothed, and pre-seasoned with 100% organic flaxseed oil and its angled sides act as pour spouts to prevent messes and spills!


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2. Coyuchi Unisex Waffle Robe in Fog — $98


Coyuchi’s Unisex Waffle Robe is a perfect cozy gift for anyone on your holiday shopping list! Made with GOTS-certified cotton and hand-woven by family-run companies in Turkey, the quality and comfort are unquestionable.


Coyuchi is Fair Trade Certified and works exclusively with fair trade and first-first manufacturers. They also highly value vendors who are committed to using sustainable manufacturing practices — like water recycling, reduced waste, and renewable energy. Coyuchi is a member of the Textile Exchange, was a founding brand in the Sustainable Textile Coalition, and supports the Chetna Organic Farming Cooperative.


3. Mbare Iringa Baskets in Light Black — $24


Looking for a gift for a plant lover you know? Mbare’s Iringa Baskets are what you need! The baskets are handmade in Tanzania with Milulu grass and colored with natural plant dyes, making them great vessels for all kinds of plants. The baskets can also be used as storage for everyday items like books, blankets, or pillows. 


Mbare works with artisans all across Africa to produce their gorgeous baskets and glassware. All baskets are made of natural and recycled materials, and hand-woven using traditional techniques. Mbare adheres to fair trade practices, pays living wages to all its partners, and financially supports over 2,000 artisans.


4. Jenni Earle Hell Yeah Bandana — $34


Jenni Earle’s Hell Yeah Bandana is a beautiful handmade accessory that can be used in countless ways to elevate and compliment an outfit. It’s made with 100% USA-grown cotton, cut and sewn in South Carolina, and hand-dyed in North Carolina, where screen printing is used to create their hand-drawn, unique, and eye-catching designs. Jenni Earle is a woman-owned business that pays living wages to all its employees and makers.


5. Sertodo Copper Recycled Copper Moscow Mule Gift Set — $119


This recycled copper Moscow mule set includes all of the essential accessories for concocting vegan cocktails in a home bar. It’s a gift sure to be loved by expert mixologists and newbie home bartenders alike!


Sertodo Copper is an international cooperative of master artisans based in Austin, Texas and Michoacan, Mexico, crafting quality goods from 100% recycled copper using heritage techniques.


Want to learn more about the benefits of copper? Read more on Made Trade Magazine! 


6. Casa Sanctum Fall + Winter Glass Tumbler Candle in Pine — $46


Enjoy classic holiday scents like rich hot cocoa, spicy gingerbread, soothing pine, and classic eggnog with natural oil fragrances. These elegantly designed candles are hand poured with pure coconut and apricot wax for over 70 hours of clean burning coziness. Phthalate-free, cruelty free, and 100% vegan, this candle makes for a luxurious gift for every occasion. 


Learn more about sustainable candles and ethical candle materials on Made Trade Magazine! 


7. Studio Variously Katha Throw Blanket — $279


If you’re looking to give a memorable gift this season, Studio Variously’s handmade Katha throw is a special piece that the recipient will treasure for decades.


The eco friendly vegan gift is woven from rain-fed organic cotton that is left un-dyed and embroidered using thread that has been naturally dyed. This luxurious, earth-friendly throw was ethically hand-woven by master artisans in India.


8. Yewo Sina 14k Gold Earrings — $64


Made from 14k recycled gold-plated brass and featuring 14k gold-plated sterling silver earposts, these nickel and lead-free earrings add elegance and sophistication to any outfit. Each piece is crafted using responsibly sourced and recycled metals in a solar-powered workshop in rural Malawi.


9. Ettitude Bamboo Sateen Eye Mask — $24 


Made with 100% OEKO-TEX-certified organic bamboo lyocell, this hypoallergenic and breathable sleep mask ensures comfort while gently protecting both your hair and skin. With its 300 thread count (which is equivalent to 1000 cotton thread count), it’ll be easy to drift off to a restful night’s sleep in maximum comfort and relaxation.


10. Darling Spring Bauhaus Enamel Colander — $92


Bold, beautiful, and colorful, this enamel colander can easily be mistaken for a work of art. But with its non-toxic paints and made with functional enameled iron, this stunning colander is 100% food safe and great for cooking!


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