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Gift Guide 2021: Gift Ideas for Eco-Conscious Parents

by Alexa Villano
December 9, 2021

Looking for products to give this Christmas without harming the planet? Here are some eco-conscious recommendations.

Now more than ever, people are aware of what is happening to the environment and have made the switch to green and sustainable living. A number of companies have also been making products using recyclable and cruelty-free materials, and do not harm the ocean. With Christmas days away, you might be looking for gift ideas to give to your eco-conscious friends and relatives. Fear not as there are a lot of companies out there that you can check out. Here are some of them.

Gift Ideas for Eco-Conscious Parents and Friends

Magwai Shampoo, Sunscreen, and Towel Set

According to its website, Magwai is a sustainable personal care brand that aims to help protect the ocean through its products. Its sunscreen is made of ingredients that do not harm the coral reef and their shampoos bars are plastic-free.

This season, they’re offering two gift packages which include a shampoo bar, towel, and sunscreen. You can also buy it separately. And did we mention that the towel designs are so cute? You can choose from the butanding, coral reef, or pawikan.

RecyBags

If you’re looking for a bag then Recybags is worth checking out. The bags are made of laminated rice and feed sacks from Cebu. What’s great about the bags is that the designs are unique, making sure that you don’t have the same bag as another customer.

The styles include beach bags, pouches, everyday bags with zippers or flaps, totes, and clutches. You can order via their website or check out the nearest Kultura shop.

Echostore Sets

Echostore carries a wide range of organic and local products from around the country. They have coffee, beauty products, and even gift packages you can use. Check out their gift sets ranging from coffee, spa products, tea, and coconut items.

Bamboo Cutlery Set from Ecoshop.ph

If you have friends or family members who are always eating out in restaurants or like to take out, then a bamboo cutlery set may come in handy. They are biodegradable and can be used many times before being disposed. While at it, get a metal straw that you can bring with you whenever you drink milk tea or iced coffee.

Bamboo Fountain Pen and Notebook from the Bamboo Company

Why not give your friends or family members who love writing a bamboo fountain pen this coming Christmas? It’s unique and very different from other pens out in the market. You can even personalize it by engraving their name on the pen.

While at it, check out their notebooks and other products!

Human Nature Products

Human Nature products have become a staple of eco-conscious Filipinos. This Christmas, they once again came out with Christmas bundles you can buy for each of your family members. The bundles are even named after objects related to the holiday season.

Vegetarian Cookbooks from FullyBooked

If you’re looking to jumpstart in eating more vegetables or reducing your meat intake, then vegetarian cookbooks are a big help. Fullybooked has an array you can check out. Start eating healthier while reducing your carbon footprint through food.

Being Mindful and Eco-Conscious

Whatever gift you get, always think about how it can help not only the person getting it but also how you’re helping save Mother Nature’s resources. We don’t need to hear horror stories of environmental issues. It starts with simple gestures and by being eco-conscious. And you can do that through the gifts you give or by buying products from enterprises that give back to communities.