7 Sustainable Gifts You Can Give That Also Give Back
Looking to add more purpose to your gift-giving this year? Look no further, we’ve got your back.
Goodee is a one-stop destination for the most beautifully curated selection of items for your home and closet. From handmade ceramic pieces to responsibly sourced basics, Goodee is dedicated to making the world a better place through good design, poverty reduction and eco-minded sourcing, along with other socially responsible practices.
Beyond creating the best cup of organic and eco-friendly coffee possible, Grounds & Hounds was created with an overarching purpose in mind; provide every at-risk pup with a second chance at a full life. All of their coffee and accessories are made with dog lovers in mind. 20% of all Grounds & Hounds profits are given to their partner rescue organizations who work to make the second-chance mission a reality.
Representation matters! Harper Iman is committed to making dolls of color that represent the type of dolls that they wished they had and dolls of color that they needed growing up.
Krochet Kids Intl. empowers women of Northern Uganda and Peru to rise above poverty through jobs, education, and mentorship. Items like The 5207.5 Beanie provide a steady income for employees and help them to stay out of poverty. Every item is also signed by each maker, and you can read her story on Known Supply.
by Humankind is dedicated to reducing our global dependence on single-use plastic by creating personal care products that are healthier for your body and our planet. They help you reduce single-use plastic footprint by 90% or more, just by getting ready in the morning. Shop their line for reusable containers, sustainable refills, and good-for-you products.
Think of this as the Costco for health and accessibility. Everyone should have access to healthy products, reliable information, and affordable prices. That’s why every paid membership to Thrive Market is matched with a free one for someone in need. Thrive’s membership allows customers to buy health foods, supplements, and personal care items at a discounted price -- if you have any kind of food allergy or sensitivity, you know it’s not cheap to buy special ingredients.
They also take special care to ensure that packaging is 100% recyclable and they heavily vet the brands they partner with.
Perfect for the friend who loves to cook, Diaspora Co. is a direct trade, single-origin spice company dedicated to building a better spice trade. They put money, equity, and power into the hands of Indian farmers to disrupt and decolonize an outdated commodity spice trading system. Not to mention, the branding for their spices is on point.
What gift will you be giving this year? Any other companies we should know of? Drop them in the comments below!