15 mindfully chosen gifts on our holiday wishlist

It’s the time of year of over-consumption and spending. This holiday season, we’re focusing on gifts that are functional, impactful and practical while still offering joy, style and delight. Our sustainable gift guide is designed to inspire thoughtful giving that supports cause-focused makers, prioritizes eco-friendly materials, and encourages long-lasting, practical items over disposable trends. By shopping locally and choosing mindfully, we find unique gifts and also help small businesses thrive while reducing our environmental footprint. This year, let’s celebrate the joy of giving in a way that’s kinder to our planet and meaningful for both the giver and the receiver. Happy gifting!

Hot tip: Get creative and wrap your gifts in used paper, reusable bags or recycled materials.

RavenSong Soap & Candle
This handmade soap is made in small batches in the ancient Indigenous cold process tradition. Each product is created with premium natural ingredients to purify, cleanse and smell delicious.

MATE the Label
Choose organic loungewear made without harmful chemicals, pesticides, BPA, PFAS, and formaldehyde. Comfy and stylish for the home office to the grocery store, these quality pieces will last a lifetime.

Lavoh
One Lavoh facecloth replaces approximately 145 packages of disposable wipes. The reusable facecloth removes makeup and cleanses skin using only water, no products required and are beautifully soft and stylish as well as sustainable and eco-friendly.

Silver Feather Shop
100% female and Indigenous owned, each jewelry creation has its own story with meaning drawn from tradition. Choose from necklaces, bracelets and rings that celebrate storytelling, craftsmanship, strength and beauty

Revol Cares
Practical meets comfort and style with these must-have period underwear. Choose from a variety of styles including thong and lace designs. Breathable and leak proof these undies offer confidence while saving the need for pads and tampons.

Allbirds
For men and women, these shoes replace petroleum-based synthetics with natural alternatives like wool, tree fiber, and sugar cane. The result is soft, breathable, shoes that are comfortable, quality and good for the planet.

Simba
Sleep easy with pillows and duvets are made in zero waste factories. Made with sustainable materials like CertiPUR certified foam, free of heavy metals and harmful dyes, pillows are designed for maximum airflow so you can keep your temperature regulated and your dreams sweet ones.

GOSO cookware
Camp cookware is redefined with these carbon steel pans. The non stick, non toxic design has no PFAS or chemical coatings. The removable handle offers compact storage for quality cooking, anywhere you like to eat. 

Plaine Products
With the aim to reduce single-use plastic pollution, these natural, vegan, and cruelty-free hair and body products come in reusable, returnable, refillable aluminum containers. Products are made from clean, plant-based ingredients with certified plant-based aromatics produced using pure essential oils.

The Joinery
Wood benches, tables and other furniture are built from solid hardwoods through a multitude of traditional woodworking techniques that enhance the beauty, function and durability of each piece from the most environmentally responsible source.

Pela
Eco-friendly, sustainable phone cases made of environmentally sensible materials like flax shive and a plant based biopolymer. Cases are compostable and take six months to two years to biodegrade in a backyard compost environment.

Lesley Hampton
With fashion focused on mental wellness and body neutrality through the lens of the Indigenous worldview, both luxury and athleisure pieces are timeless and fashionable. Crafted for comfort and style this is fashion to inspire confidence, mindfulness and sophistication.

SONDR
SONDR deodorants are cruelty-free and made from sustainable, healthy and environmentally friendly ingredients like Candelila Wax. They are a plastic neutral company offering paper alternative and minimal packaging for our product shipping.

Tru Earth
Stuff their stocking with Tru Earth premium dryer balls sustainably manufactured from 100% premium New Zealand wool. These reusable, all-natural balls help soften clothes, reduce drying time and reduce energy consumption leaving clothing and fabrics soft. 

Patagonia
This 70L Wheeled Duffel is perfect for a weekend getaway. It’s made from 100% recycled body fabric, lining and webbing, and a pioneering recycled TPU-film laminate with a sleek matte finish.

Calls to action

Make an ornament or re-gift something from your home or closet you no longer need or use.

Visit a farmers market for fresh flowers or make a donation to a charity like Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation.

Holiday shop intentionally and mindfully. Go to local markets and meet the makers. Choose gifts that are functional and offer purpose as well as sparking joy.

Bonus : If you’re looking for experience – centric gifts, The Good Trade has you covered.