30+ Zero Waste and Eco Friendly Stocking Stuffers

Last Updated on December 3, 2025

Stockings are always my absolute favorite part about the holiday season, so I had to create a guide for this year’s hottest zero waste and eco friendly stocking stuffers.

Filling up stockings with small sustainable gifts is sure to make the holiday season memorable! The best part about picking out Christmas stocking stuffers is that they’re fun and good for the planet. Whether you’re shopping for someone who loves fitness, beauty, cooking, or a cozy night in, this list of eco friendly stocking stuffers has something for everyone to enjoy.

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The best sustainable stocking stuffers

I love small gifts — they have always been my favorite. What can I say? I love little things like socks, bars of soap, the occasional gift card, and chocolate! Lots of chocolate.

But sometimes you just run out of ideas and want something more exciting than the basics, so I created this easy guide. You can find a few perfect gifts that will easily slide into a stocking on Christmas morning, and you can avoid Amazon. Shopping small and intentionally is a simple but meaningful way to live out a zero waste lifestyle.

If you’re looking forward to stuffing stockings this year, I’ve rounded up some zero waste stocking stuffers. Ditch plastic trinkets and gadgets and opt for some of these more sustainable, ethical alternatives instead!

Gifts for practical self-care

We all have that one friend who loves having the latest beauty essentials, whether that be makeup or skincare products. These eco friendly gifts will totally vibe with them without harming the planet.

If you know any wellness junkies, they’ll certainly appreciate these zero waste gifts too because of how clean the ingredients are in most of these products.

I just love how these products allow people enjoy some much needed self-care while also making it a priority to care for the planet at the same time.

Josie Maran face babies set

3-piece set includes whipped argan oil face butter, argan SPF 33, original 100% pure organic argan oil + reusable zip pouch
Features organic, cold-pressed, cruelty-free sustainably-sourced argan oil
B corporation

Ettitude Sateen eye mask

Made with CleanBamboo lyocell shell, recycled plastic (PET) fill + wide elastic band
Packaged in a recycled-fabric drawstring bag
Vegan + cruelty-free
Hypoallergenic + gentle on skin
Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX

Henry Rose discovery set

Includes 6 gender neutral fragrance samples
Discloses 100% of their ingredients
Gluten, soy, and cruelty-free
Cradle to cradle certified
EWG verified

Osea body oil

Made using undaria algae + natural ingredients
Comes in a glass bottles to reduce plastic waste
Instantly improves skin elasticity + deeply moisturizes skin
Visibly improves sagging skin for a more toned, sculpted look
Vegan + cruelty-free
Woman founded company

L’occitane hand cream

Made with 100% organic shea butter + other natural ingredients
Comes in a metal tube
Formulated without parabens, silicones or phthalates

Savannah Friedkin hoops

Jewelry made from carbon neutral diamonds and recycled 14k gold
Diamonds grown in an SCS certified climate neutral facility
Shipping boxes made from recycled cardboard
Female led brand

Saie GlossyBounce duo

High shine, never-sticky lipgloss duo gift set includes Glossybounce in Bounce (mauve) + Party (baby pink shimmer)
Pre-wrapped in 100% FSC-certified holiday paper packaging (recyclable + compostable)
Leaping Bunny certified + made without parabens, phthalates or synthetic fragrance/flavors

Gifts for book and stationary lovers:

Know someone whose always got their nose in a book? Or enjoys receiving a heartfelt letter/card? Here are a few of our favorites reads that would fit in perfectly with your sustainable stocking stuffers!

Sustainable Christmas cards

Sustainable greeting cards that protect Bay wildlife + waters
Made using 100% recycled materials
Features artwork of five local Bay Area species impacted by climate change
100% of profits donated to SF Baykeeper which protects + restores wetlands in the Bay

101 tips for a zero waste kitchen

MY latest authored book! *shameless plug*
Teaches you how to buy in bulk, avoid unnecessary packaging, upcycle jars, and more
Includes recipes that make use of your scraps: preserve your lemon peels for extra flavor, create simple syrup from strawberry tops, etc.

Decomposition pocket notebook

Pocket-sized spiral college-ruled notebook
Made from 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper
Printed with soy ink + made in USA

The Serviceberry

Teaches about the gift economy + how to apply it in a linear economy
Indigenous wisdom about gratitude, reciprocity + giving back to the natural world
Indigenous author, Robin Wall Kimmerer, authored Braiding Sweetgrass

Decomposition pencils

Set of 12 FSC certified pencils made with fragrant incense cedar
Barrel is painted + stamped with California poppies art
Made in the USA

Gifts for relaxing at home:

One of my favorite parts of winter is getting cozy inside, so I hope this holiday season you’ll find some time to get snuggly.

Slip on your favorite jam-jams, light a few candles, snuggle with a thick blanket, sip some hot cocoa, eat a few cookies, and watch a bad holiday movie or play a board game — whatever makes your heart happy.

Grove Passive diffuser

Ceramic gingerbread house diffuser + beechwood tray
Put 5-6 drops of essential oil on the gingerbread house + leave for a few minutes to absorb
Ships in FSC certified packaging

Lovability bath bombs

Four individual bath bombs made from organic ingredients
OBGYN approved + hypoallergenic
Plastic-free packaging
Made in the USA

Arbor tea holiday spice

Organic tea in compostable packaging
Generous doses of orange, cinnamon + clove flavor
Decaffeinated option (perfect for unwinding at night)

Pelacase

Compostable phone cases for iPhone + android
Dozens of cute holiday designs
Ships plastic-free
Mail-in recycling program

Kayaness body oil

Co-founded by me + Shelby (!)
Made from 7 organic ingredients
Soothes, heals + revives skin
Comes in a glass dropper bottle
Ships plastic-free

Alter eco sea salt bar

Organic vegan dark chocolate bar made with 70% cocoa
Made with organic, fair trade ingredients
No GMOs, gluten, soy, corn, additives or artificial sweeteners
Comes in plastic-free, recyclable packaging

Keep Nature Wild playing cards

56 card deck crafted from sustainably harvested forest paper + starch-based laminating glue
Custom park illustrations printed with vegetable-based inks
A pound of trash is picked up from the wild with every purchase
Made in the USA

Gifts for surviving the cold weather:

Cold weather can be brutal on the skin and body, so make sure your loved ones are stocked up on all the essentials! These gifts will get them through the winter in more ways than one.

Tentree Beanie

Made from organic cotton
Every purchase plants 10 trees
Low waste packaging
B Corporation

Cotopaxi gloves

Made from recycled polyester fleece
Full finger gloves with stretch rib-knit cuffs
Several sizing options for the perfect fit
Ideal for hiking + prolonged outdoor activity

Ecoroots lotion bar

Made using all-natural, organic ingredients
Packaged in a reusable, travel-friendly tin + compostable paper bag
For all over body use
Handmade in small batches in the USA
Warm the bar between your palms or massage the bar on skin

Glam Gardener elderberry syrup

Immune boosting herbal remedy using wildcrafted elderberries
Organic, hand-harvested, locally sourced ingredients
Made in small batches in the USA
Ships low-waste

Earthy

All-natural energy drink made using organic ingredients
Features functional mushrooms for a jitter-free source of energy
Tastes like grown up hot chocolate
Add a scoop to a mug, mix with hot water + enjoy
Ships plastic-free

Ecoroots lip balm

Plastic-free lip balm in compostable paper tube
Natural, flavored + tinted options available
Made using organic, all-natural ingredients

Gifts for getting active in the new year:

Know someone who enjoys barre, spin, and orange theory classes? Here are a few of my favorite workout companions!

Woven chai top

Made from 84% RPET (recycled bottles)
Double-lined + four-way reversible
Delivered with low waste packaging
Certified carbon neutral

Organic basics leggings

Made from 60% recycled nylon
Wide, shaped waistband for a secure fit
Medium-impact support with dipped back + invisible inner waistband pocket

Megafood B12 vitamins

Supports sustained energy
Made with 3 key vitamins + real food, like beetroot
Non-GMO project verified, 1% For The Planet member, B Corporation + Plastic Neutral

Cotopaxi hip pack

Waist pack made from 100% deadstock nylon
Large main compartment + zippered front pocket
1.5-liter can carry wallet, keys, phone + other essentials

Brixy deodorant

Magnesium enriched to keep you fresh all day, neutralizing odor causing bacteria
Gentle on skin, non-greasy, non-staining + goes on smooth
Free from aluminum, baking soda, parabens, phthalates + synthetic scents
Plastic-free cardboard packaging

Those are 30+ of my favorite zero waste stocking stuffers! Of course, this is only the tip of the iceberg, so be sure to check out my guide for consumable gifts and experience gifts.

I also have a post about handmade gifts! I love to do a mix of all of these so I’m reducing consumerism as well as supporting sustainable brands that are doing good things for our planet.

Do you have a favorite sustainable brand that’s perfect as a stocking filler? Let me know in the comments!

FAQs for eco-friendly stocking stuffers

Are sustainable products more expensive?

Not always! Sometimes eco friendly items are bit pricier up front because of the materials used to make them, but I’ve found that sustainable products tend to have a higher quality and last longer. This, in my opinion, makes them so worth the cost!

How do eco friendly stocking stuffers help the environment?

Shopping for products made with organic and non-toxic ingredients can help reduce chemical pollution and resource usage in general. Packaging is another factor to consider when it comes to holiday shopping. Opting for products that are plastic-free or packaged sustainably will help reduce unnecessary waste.

How do I know if small sustainable gifts are eco friendly?

You can usually tell if a product is sustainable by looking at the ingredients or materials used to make it. It’s also a good idea to spend some time researching your favorite brands and and seeing if or how they align with your zero waste lifestyle. Sustainable brands tend to be pretty vocal about their values and you can often find this information on their website or tags!