Celebrate the Holidays the Sustainable Way with these Eco-Friendly Gifts

Having trouble finding gifts for your ethically conscious friend this holiday season? Or maybe you want to start supporting ethical brands, but aren’t sure where to start—after all, there are so many brands getting in on the sustainability game, and just as many facing criticism. It can be hard to figure out which eco-friendly gifts fit your list when the topic in question is so subjective and everyone from independent startups to fast fashion giants is catering to a range of aspects.

Worry not, because we curated some eco-friendly gifts for those people in your life who are chic to the bone but don’t want to compromise their values. Or, if you are the sustainability warrior of your crew, this is the perfect list to send to your friends and family (*hint, hint*) ahead of the holidays. Check out all the eco-friendly gifts below, and get ready for the most sustainable holiday you've ever had (just don't forget to minimize the packaging).

In 2019, stylish eco-friendly gifts are pretty abundant. There are so many ethical clothing brands to choose from, fitting a range of budgets and tastes—now, this sector goes far beyond greenwashing and expensive t-shirts. Just as carbon neutrality sweeps its way across the industry, Sheep Inc. is the first carbon-negative (yeah, you heard me, carbon-NEGATIVE) fashion brand, and its meaningful knitwear is the perfect thing to take you into winter. Nanushka's butter-soft vegan leather pieces are a chic way to embrace the cruelty-free movement, and amidst the debate over the petroleum used in this type of fabric, founder Sandra Sandor is doing everything she can to keep it as sustainable as possible, as well as remind the world that her vegan material has only one-third the impact of cow leather.

Lingerie is an amazing gift. Not everyone is inclined to splurge on some stunning intimates for themselves, so this is a perfect gift to make somebody special feel as good as these brands make the Earth feel. Like any other type of clothing, you can find eco-friendly gifts by looking to select lingerie brands, like Ayten Gasson or Naja. They use ethically-sourced and recycled materials,

The US Department of the Interior has estimated the number of shoes thrown away in this country alone reaches 300 million pairs annually (that’s 600 million shoes!!). Sneakers and other athletic shoes are often made with unsustainable materials—like synthetic rubber and plastic—so we should all be considering the environmental impact while buying shoes. If you're looking for something high-end, Stella McCartney makes a chic selection of shoes and sneakers that keep sustainability at the forefront. For something new, try eco-friendly brand ILYSM, which is dropping a sustainable sneaker line this month inspired by Japanese tabi socks and co-designed by former Yeezy designer Sara Jaramillo. They are available for preorder on the site, here.