Whether you’re celebrating an accomplishment or doing a holiday swap, choosing gifts for coworkers can be a challenge. Homing in on your coworker’s interests and passion can help you select a meaningful gift that she’ll love.

If your coworker prides herself on living a sustainable, eco-conscious lifestyle, you’re in luck. Here are some fantastic eco-friendly gifts for your female coworkers.

1. A Desktop Garden

Putting together a desktop is an excellent gift for your eco-conscious coworker. This creative project can be scaled for any budget and style and also works well as a group gift. 

When creating a desktop garden, consider the location of your coworker’s desk. If her desk is away from the window, you’ll need to find plants that thrive in a low-light environment. If she has a nice spot, look for bright, sun-loving plants and flowers.

Desktop gardens offer several eco-conscious benefits. They can help purify the air without requiring another drain on the electricity. Furthermore, flowers improve mood, memory, and focus to create a happy, healthy work environment. 

2. Sustainable and Ethical Jewelry

Jewelry often gets overlooked as a gift for coworkers out of fear that it could be inappropriate. By no means should you purchase your coworker a diamond bracelet or give her jewelry if she never wears any. However, if your coworker is known for accessorizing, an affordable piece of sustainable and ethical jewelry is appropriate. 

Look for a jeweler who uses recycled and natural materials to make their products. Consider the symbolism of the piece you choose. Selecting something with a positive message or association is a nice way to share your good wishes with a coworker.

3. Eco-Friendly Lunch Kit

Food packaging and single-use plastics are one of the main offenders against our planet. Things like sandwich bags, plastic wrap, disposable cutlery, and plastic straws add 130 million metric tons of waste to landfills in a year. While most of this comes from major corporations, every little bit of effort counts. 

Put together an eco-friendly lunch kit for your coworker. Include things like bamboo utensils, cloth napkins, stainless steel straws, beeswax and fabric food savers, and glass containers. This gift is a simple gesture that’s both practical and meaningful to someone who cares deeply about the environment.

4. Water Bottle from a B-Corp

A B-Corp is a business that shows proven positive impacts on society and the environment. These for-profit organizations must adhere to rigid standards to achieve their certification. While purchasing a reusable water bottle is a nice gesture, it’s also important to confirm that the producer also uses sustainable manufacturing processes.

If your coworker already has a tried and tested water bottle, choose a travel mug or another vessel instead. You can even get stainless steel beer growlers and wine tumblers for the coworker who enjoys a nightcap after a long day at work. Pair your gift with a sample of your coworker’s preferred beverage for an added touch.

5. Natural Soaps and Lotions

Putting together a collection of natural, handmade soaps and lotions is another great, eco-friendly gift for a female coworker. Look for local makers at small stores and craft markets to support your community. You can also get natural hand sanitizers and beauty products to create a self-care gift basket.

These simple, meaningful gifts are perfect for an eco-minded coworker. Choose one or multiple items from this list to make an impact, both on the recipient and the world around you.

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Mother’s Day only comes around once a year, and it’s a terrific chance to spoil your nature-loving mama with some eco-friendly Mother’s Day gifts that she might not buy for herself. To get the ball rolling, we’ve put together a round-up of ideas for gifts that an environmentally conscious lady is sure to love. Ready to pamper your mama for all the hard work she puts in year-round? Let’s jump in!

Our Favorite Environmentally Friendly Gift Ideas For Moms

Eco-Friendly Jewelry

Top on our list of gifts for environmentally conscious mamas is a beautiful, ethical necklace or pair of sustainable earrings. With these sparkly accessories, you can be confident that you’ll get the right size — and your eco-warrior princess mama won’t fret that you’ve spent money on something that’s not kind to the environment!

One of the best environmentally friendly gift ideas for women of all ages, eco-friendly jewelry always comes with a story behind it. Follow this personality-based guide to find the perfect piece for your unique mom:

The Nature Girl

While some stylish ladies are drawn like a magnet to the sparkle of gemstones and gold, there are some that love the bohemian style of earthy, rustic materials. For the best ever Mother’s Day, give your nature girl a thrill with a bracelet made from African Zulu grass or a colorful tagua nut necklace-and-earring set.

The Happy Recycler 

Gifts for environmentally conscious mamas really are best matched to the things they keep telling you every day when trying to make the home as sustainable as possible. For the mama who can’t stand to see a can thrown in the trash, consider a recycled aluminum dragonfly or dolphin from the handmade collection by The Artist Jay.

The Persistent Peacemaker

What about eco-friendly Mother’s Day gifts for the long-suffering “peace, not war” mama who is constantly reminding the kids to get along? Among our gifts for environmentally conscious mamas, we just happen to have the perfect solution: The hand-beaten reclaimed peace-bronze pieces made by the anti-war brand, From War to Peace.

The Covert Wine Lover

Ok, so while we think every earth-loving mother is truly a saint, there’s always some time for a little fun! Give the wine-loving mom in your life a gift she’ll really appreciate with a bottle of bubbly and a recycled glass jewelry set from Smart Glass Jewelry. Match your gift with an incredible home-cooked meal and a shared bottle of wine for the perfect celebration!

 

An Eco-Friendly Purse or Bag

For environmentally friendly gift ideas that are a little more practical and just as likely to earn her compliments on style, consider giving the mama in your life an eco-friendly bag. Among our most creative gifts for environmentally conscious women, the purses and bags in our sustainable collection are made from versatile hemp and recycled VHS tapes! The retro-chic vibe of these off-beat pieces is a sure head-turner at parties. Plus a woman can never have too many bags!

 

A Luxurious Spa-at-Home Hamper

Let’s face it — mothers work hard. Mother’s Day should be their chance to enjoy a little pampering from Dad and the kids! Prepare the perfect home spa experience with a pack of gifts for environmentally conscious mamas, including:

• A palm wax pack of delicate tea lights
• A selection of sumptuous handmade essential oil soaps
• A bamboo soap dish to hold the soap of her choice
• A self-care gift set for something that extra bit special
• A hypoallergenic sleep mask for the perfect finish

 

Her Favorite Stay-at-Home Essentials

The best gifts for environmentally conscious mamas are often things that she’ll use on a daily basis. For environmentally friendly gift ideas, consider some stay-at-home essentials for the ultimate comfort when hanging out at home on the weekends and evenings. Most of these pieces are made from indulgently soft organic cotton, bamboo, and modal, so they are as gentle on the environment as they are on her skin.

For your eco-friendly Mother’s Day gifts, give her a range of options with three or four colorful tunics and a pair of leggings or drawstring pants. If Mom is the type who shops for everyone else before herself, she would probably be thrilled to receive an organic pajama set (or two!) that actually match! Complete your gifts for your environmentally conscious lady with an organic cotton cardigan or wrap to keep her warm and cozy on cooler days.

Some Sizzling Lingerie

Alright, dads, here’s a gift for you. So these kinds of gifts for environmentally conscious mamas are probably best given when the kids are all tucked up in bed and would go particularly well with those drinks for two. For a special mama, a well-fitting organic cotton bra or pack of silky-soft panties could be just the thing to show her that you care about her comfort each and every day. Some of our top recommendations for Mother’s Day lingerie include:

• A wire-free bra for an easy, comfortable at home.
• Some colorful camisoles that go with every outfit.
• Some stylish, bikini-cut briefs in bamboo, soy, or white pine.

Buyers, please note: For reasons of hygiene, we cannot refund or exchange women’s panties or men’s or kids’ underwear, so if you’re not 100% sure of the size, consider purchasing a bra instead or opt for an e-store gift card.

Make Faerie’s Dance Your Go-To Store for Eco-Friendly Mother’s Day Gifts

Gifts for environmentally conscious mamas are easy to find when you know where to look and what she likes. If the gift isn’t right, we’ll happily refund or exchange the unaltered product (for everything besides panties) within 60 days of your original purchase.

A dedicated sustainable and fair trade superstore, Faerie’s Dance has been revolutionizing environmentally friendly gift ideas since 2005 — and we’re continuously expanding our range of products! Be sure to browse our sustainable clothing for men,women, and kids while you’re here, and we wish the environmentally-conscious mama in your life a wonderful, love-filled Mother’s Day!

 

Looking for eco-friendly gift ideas for the holidays? Faerie’s Dance has you covered! With an extensive selection of practical and sustainable clothing and accessories, we offer the best eco-friendly gifts for the whole family in one place. Here are our top picks for the men, women, children, and significant others in your life!

Best Eco-Friendly Gifts For Him

Ok—so we don’t sell reclaimed timber baseball bats or bamboo bicycles just yet, but we do have a selection of eco-friendly gift ideas — like stylish sustainable men’s clothing — to keep the men in your life cozy and comfortable all year round.

A Soft and Sustainable Pullover

Made from hemp and organic cotton, our luxuriously soft men’s pullovers are perfect for keeping your man snuggly and warm all winter long. Made in ethical conditions within the United States or in fair-trade regulated factories overseas, these classic men’s garments are a wardrobe staple that he can layer with a tee or polo for a versatile look. 

A Pair of Bamboo Boxers

It’s not something he’d usually buy for himself, so take advantage of the holiday celebrations to treat your man to some silky-soft bamboo or organic cotton underwear. Whether he’s into briefs, boxers, long johns, or thermals, you can find it all in our eco-friendly collection.

An Organic Cotton Button-Down 

The best eco-friendly gift ideas are those that can be used straight away. A classic button-down in timeless colors will have the man in your life rocking the holiday parties in style. An organic shirt—while great for the planet—is also good for your man and your home as well. With zero toxic finishing products or harsh dyes, our shirts are not likely to irritate his skin while he enjoys doing what he loves most.

Best Eco-Friendly Gifts For Her

Buying for women can sometimes be easier than men—when it comes to organic women’s clothing, the choices are nearly endless! Here are our top eco-friendly gift ideas for the ladies.

Cotton Knit Knee-Highs

For most of us, the holiday season comes with a blast of cold that’s enough to make you want to tuck up by the fireplace all winter long. Keep your loved one’s legs toasty and warm with a colorful pair of knee-high socks. Some of these knee-highs are mismatched on purpose to chase away the winter blues. Buy two pairs—or three!—and bring a smile to her face as she steps into the fun of ethical fashion.

A Free Range Alpaca Coat

Set at a higher price tag than many eco-friendly gift ideas, a bamboo, hemp, or alpaca eco-friendly winter coat is one of those luxury gift items that is worth saving for. Give this coat or jacket as a mouth-dropping standalone present, or pair it with a scarf, hat, and a pair of gloves for a complete set of the best eco-friendly winter gifts.

Recycled and Sustainble Jewelry

Our natural jewelry is another great gift for the special woman in your life. Chic and affordable, choose from our selection of recycled metals and nature-inspired designs featuring seeds, clay, nuts, and grasses. These eco-friendly gift ideas are beautifully rustic and avoid the problems of conflict stones and strip mines that plague the conventional jewelry industry.

Best Eco-Friendly Gifts For the Kids

Little ones can join in on the eco-friendly fun, too! After all, it’s never too early to teach your little one about the importance of looking after the planet. Watch your children’s eyes light up with these easy eco-friendly gift ideas:

Organic Cotton Plush Toys

Like most of us reading this article, you can probably remember a prized teddy that was given to you as a child. Create the bond of a lifetime while keeping your little ones safe from chemicals with our gorgeous animal-themed organic cotton plush toys. These adorable teddies are free from pesticides and finishing products and come in sizes as large as 16”.

Mismatched Rainbow Socks

Solve the problem of missing socks once and for all with the best eco-friendly gifts for children (and their parents!): funky three- and five-packs of mismatched kids socks from the family-owned American company Solmate Socks! Complete your children’s eco-friendly gift ideas with soft organic cotton kids’ clothing that is as soft on the kids’ skin as it is gentle on the environment.

Best Eco-Friendly Gifts For Everyone

Eco-friendly gift ideas extend beyond the immediate family to your wider circle of relatives, friends, and work colleagues as well. Our bath and spa accessories add ambiance and charm to any home with naturally flavored soy candles and tea lights, essential oil soaps, bamboo soap holders, and ergonomic bamboo hairbrushes and scrunchies. 

For a family that is expecting a new arrival or has recently had a baby, our organic cotton and hemp baby clothes are sure to be appreciated. Ideal for newborns’ sensitive skin, these adorable baby onesies, bibs, sleeping bags, and layette sets are provided in gender-specific and neutral colors and include sizes to fit babies from newborn to two years old.

The Perfect Gift

Is there someone who you think would enjoy shopping for the best eco-friendly gifts on our website but you’re not quite sure what they would like? Give the gift of choice with our site-wide gift card! Our eco-friendly gift card receipts are emailed to the email address of your choice and can be purchased in the recipient’s name—the perfect low emissions present that won’t be re-gifted!

Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas that Give and Give Again

When you shop the clothing, accessories, toys, and jewelry at Faerie’s Dance, we give 1% of the gross sale price to three well-known environmental charities:

• The Nature Conservancy
• Sierra Club Foundation
• EarthWatch Institute

This is our gift to the planet for a peaceful and more prosperous world for everyone and continues to make a difference all year round.

If you’d like help with eco-friendly gift ideas for someone special or want to know if your order will arrive in time for the holidays, please contact us. We are happy to help! Shop our selection today to find the perfect gift for the loved ones in your life!