Gifts symbolize love, friendship, devotion, and good karma, and are a great opportunity to build and reinforce relationships. Whether you are planning on giving presents for Christmas, a birthday, or any other occasion, there is always a way to make it more sustainably. Gift wraps are used for a fleeting instant, torn apart, and thrown away, and therefore create tons of annual waste . This is why I came up with 8 simple ideas to make the art of gift-giving more sustainable!

Whether you’re looking for something for your partner, a father, a family member, or a friend, these are some ideas to show someone some love during a special occasion, without compromising the planet. These sustainable gifts for men have been chosen because they’ve been created by conscious brands with eco-friendly materials, in a sustainable process, or they can be used (or reused) for many years.

It isn’t surprising that when it comes to giving presents, we become a bit confused or are lost as to how to give a gift without hurting the planet. Whether you’re shopping for family, a friend, your partner, this eco-friendly gift guide will help you find the best sustainable gift for her that’s both useful and eco-conscious.

Even if you are a firm believer that Mother’s Day should be honored every day, it’s nice to have a special day dedicated to celebrating these people in our lives. As with any other celebration day in the calendar, we tend to splurge on gifts to show our love and appreciation, which means the environment takes a toll. Instead, let’s do it in an eco-friendly manner, to also honor Mother Earth during this significant day.

A sustainable guide of conscious and eco-friendly gifts for Father’s Day. I always found it hard to find gifts for men, especially sustainable ones. With this gift guide, I hope I will help you find the best sustainable gift for dad or that father figure in your life, so you can celebrate him while also honoring the environment.