Sustainable Gifts for Father's Day
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Father’s Day is near, and you might be thinking about giving him something special. I always found it hard to find gifts for men, especially sustainable ones. With this sustainable gift guide for father’s day, I hope I will help you find the most eco-friendly and sustainable gift for dad or that father figure in your life, so you can celebrate him while also honoring the environment.
10 ECO-FRIENDLY FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS
Photo credit: Perfect Plants Nursery
1) BONSAI TREE KIT
Perfect Plants Nursery
$29.95
Bring nature into Dad’s home with this Bonsai Tree Kit, and give him something to work on–perhaps bonsais become his next hobby?
The kit features either a Juniper Bonsai Tree or Gardenia Bonsai Tree, the Perfect Plants Bonsai Soil, and the Bonsai Fertilizer.
Gifting him with the opportunity to create a captivating Bonsai masterpiece is priceless. Each kit is accompanied by detailed instructions and care tips, to guide him through the art of Bonsai cultivation, and delve into the ancient tradition of Bonsai to discover the joy and mindfulness that come with nurturing these miniature living artworks.
A perfect sustainable gift for fathers who appreciate serenity, creativity, mindfulness, and connecting with nature.
Photo credit: Terra Thread
2) ERDIG LAPTOP SLEEVE
Terra Thread
$37.95
This 13” laptop sleeve is everything dad needs to be fashionable and eco, all at once, not only because it’s made with organic materials and by a sustainable brand, but also because it will help him take care of his laptop, a key aspect of conscious living.
This laptop sleeve is made with heavy-duty organic cotton canvas and lined with organic cotton fibers. It can also hold a 14-inch MacBook Pro, although you also have other sizes available on their website. It’s made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, and features lead-free YKK metal zippers and fasteners. Your purchase also supports Feeding America's campaign to end hunger by helping donate meals to kids and families in need. All in all, a great eco-friendly gift for father’s day.
Photo credit: Leaf Shave
3) LEAF SUPER BUNDLE
Leaf Shave
$139
Reusable and zero waste products make great gifts because they will reduce future pollution by getting rid of the disposability factors, and they will also save your recipient some money. For this reason, this bundle makes a great sustainable gift for Father’s Day. It includes a reusable razor, a stand, 50x single edge blade pack, recycling tin, a case, a soap bar, and a grip sleeve.
A plastic-free razor to say no to more trash in the landfill and oceans. You can reuse your razor and refill it with stainless steel blades. The company uses plastic-free packaging, and is carbon neutral, and offers a recycling program for used blades (that’s what the recycling tin is for!)
Photo Credit: Bhumi
4) ORGANIC SPA ROBE (UNISEX)
Bhumi
$114
Certified Organic and ethically made, this unisex spa robe is the perfect gift to spoil a special person and make them feel at a spa at home. Made with 100% certified organic and Fairtrade cotton, it’s also free from chlorine bleach, toxic heavy metals, formaldehyde and aromatic solvents. It’s ethically made in India in Fairtrade factories, and Bhumi is a proud Australian brand.
Photo credit: Koala Eco
5) HOME GIFT COLLECTION
Koala Eco
$35
Another great sustainable gift for dads is this home care bundle, which includes a hand wash, a dish soap, and a multi-purpose kitchen cleaner. These products don’t contain harsh chemicals or toxic ingredients, are safe, vegan, cruelty-free, and made in the USA with Australian essential oils.
Koala Eco doesn’t only focus on creating eco-friendly products in biodegradable packages, but they are also committed to sustainability in other ways. For example, with each purchase, they donate to the charity One Percent for the Planet to assist in the ongoing protection of land, forests, rivers, oceans, and also to encourage sustainable methods of energy production. They also support WWF Australia’s Partners in Purpose program which aims to rehabilitate and restore wildlife and habitats, and future-proof Australia against climate disasters, and they are the principal sponsor of the People & Parks Foundation's #NaturePact initiative.
Photo credit: MATE the Label
6) ORGANIC FLEECE SHORT
MATE the Label
$69
These relaxed-fit shorts are made with premium 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton and make a great sustainable present for Father’s Day. They are made without harmful chemicals (like pesticides, BPA, PFAS, or formaldehyde), and are plastic-free!
MATE the Label is a certified B-corporation and is also Climate Neutral certified. Another great thing about this company is that they support a circular economy by promoting their recycling program, through which they take old garments from any brand, and give them a new life by creating a new product. They also collect cutting scraps from their factories and incorporate them into new products with the help of a mechanical fiber recycler.
Photo credit: Will’s Vegan Store
7) BROGUES
Will’s Vegan Store
$114
I love these elegant shoes made from vegan leather made with 69% biobased content made from plants (cereal crops), and are certified carbon-neutral. They are ethically made–they take great care of their workers, which is a very important side of sustainability–and shipped with sustainable packaging and a carbon neutral supply chain.
Their versatility is great for anyone who’d like to dress them up or down, with jeans or a suit. Fashionable and ethical, they make a great eco-friendly gift for fathers.
Photo credit: Mala the Brand
8) FIRESIDE CANDLE
Mala the Brand
$34
This fireside candle makes a perfect eco-friendly father’s day gift, and will bring the smell of black amber, lavender, and musk into his home. Picture it as a cozy hug to dad (and to Earth!).
Mala’s blended coconut-soy candles are cruelty-free, 100% vegan, and made with high quality blend of phthalate and paraben free fragrance and essential oils. An important thing to take into consideration is that they burn cleanly, which means they don’t create harmful, black soot like paraffin candles do. These candles are 100% biodegradable, free from toxins, made from vegetables and a renewable source, and are delivered with biodegradable packing peanuts and recyclable packaging. The cotton wicks are lead-free and wood wicks are FSC-certified approved.
All in all, an awesome eco gift for dad,
Photo credit: Pact
9) WOVEN TWILL ROLL UP PANTS
Pact
$78
I believe that usability is one of the most relevant factors when it comes to sustainable fashion: how many times will you use this garment, and how versatile is it?
These pants make a great sustainable gift for dad because they are basic, made with 97% organic cotton (Organic Certified by Control Union 832196), and in a Fair Trade Certified™ Factory (Certified by Fair Trade USA). Pact doesn’t use harmful inorganic pesticides and fertilizers, which avoids water pollution, and saves water.
Photo credit: Nu-In
10) E-GIFT CARD
Nu-In
From $27.66 (€25)
I’m not forgetting about those who have trouble making decisions. A gift card frees you from the decision-making process of choosing something you’re not sure your dad will like. There are different amounts you can choose from, and your father will be able to pick up anything from Nu-In’s collection within that price range. They’re committed to sustainability, from their factories to their materials, which makes this an ideal sustainable gift for dad.
What sustainable gift for father’s day do you think your dad will like the most?
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Hi, I’m Melina,
I’m the creator of Sustainable Rookie, and my goal is to share what I learn throughout my sustainability journey, so that I can help other people live a more conscious life.
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