Stockings are made to be hung on the chimney (and filled) with care – not stuffed with junk! The demand for eco-friendly and ethical gift options is on the rise, and for good reason. So if you are looking for some meaningful, practical, and sustainable stocking stuffers this year, I’ve got you covered. Below are 20 ideas that are sure to please your loved ones and the planet!

Note: This guide includes affiliates links, meaning I may make a small commission if you make a purchase. As always, I have only included brands that I truly believe meet high standards for eco-friendliness and quality.

Alter Eco Chocolate: Sweet treats may be the most traditional stocking gifts, but chocolate from Alter Eco adds a modern, sustainable twist to the ago old stocking stuffer! Alter Eco makes their fair trade, organic, and all natural chocolate with the Earth in mind. All products are ethically grown and sustainably-sourced – and absolutely delicious.

Shampoo & Conditioner Bars: If you are in need of a gift for a minimalist, this is it! Shampoo bars are the epitome of functional, are plastic free, and perfectly portable!

Socks That Give Back: The brand Conscious Step creates fun, ethically-made, sustainable socks that empower nonprofits and allow you to support the causes and communities you care about with each purchase.

Reusable Straw: An estimated 500 million straws are used every single day in the U.S. alone – and one easy way to combat that is a reusable straw. This one, by Net Zero Company is collapsible and comes in a compact keychain carrying case. It is also wide enough to sip smoothies and boba tea!

Jewelry that Supports Marine Conservation: Jewelry is the quintessential stocking stuffer, but when pieces represent your loved one’s favorite travel memories, they are even more special. Madison Ashley’s ocean-inspired blue opal necklaces, earrings, and bracelets do just that! I have several of their pieces, and each one reminds me of a different memory, which makes wearing them even more special, and this brand donates 10% of each purchase to support marine conservation efforts.

Sustainable Sunglasses: These sunnies by Wildwood Eyewear are polarized, made of eco‑friendly, ethically-sourced materials, and with each pair purchased, the brand will fund the planting of up to ten trees.

Vegan Leather National Parks Keychain: These keepsake keychains made by The Wander Club hold tokens engraved with the names of your favorite places or National Parks, & each purchase made provides a meal to a child in need! Use my code Exploring20 for a sweet discount.

Reusable Water Bottle: Over 1 million water bottles are trashed every minute. With the gift of a stainless steel, aesthetically pleasing water bottle, you can contribute to the reduction of that number! I have linked one that I use and love from the brand Happy Earth. It has double-walled insulation to keep beverages cold for 24 hours or hot for 12, and 10% of its price goes towards conservation.

Bamboo Utensil Set: This is the perfect gift for the gal on the go! This set from Net Zero Company is absolutely adorable and comes with a spoon, fork, knife, chopsticks, straw, cleaning brush, and cute handkerchief that are all wrapped up into a perfect carrying case!

Biodegradable Cell Phone Case: These bad boys protect your phone and the planet, and by gifting one, you can help your loved ones reduce their eco-footprint. Great options for biodegradable/compostable cell phone cases can be purchased from Pela Case and Kulia Cases.

Kelp Chips: I am a big fan of giving and receiving yummy “out-of-the-ordinary” snacks – and these chips – made from kelp – are just that! These organic snacks support marine ecosystems and eco-farmers in San Francisco! Oh – and they are delicious!

Yeti Koozies: Seth and I have matching stainless steel koozies from Yeti that we use constantly! We love Yeti because they make durable, high quality products that last a lifetime. While these products are pricier that others, they will not need to be replaced, and their long lifespan equates to less waste in the landfill!

Organic Cotton Beanie: Beanies are a staple in the wardrobe of your typical outdoor-lover. And by choosing to gift beanies made from organic cotton, the quintessential accessory is a whole lot more sustainable. Organic cotton is soft, sustainably farmed without pesticides or fertilizer, and requires less energy and water than traditional cotton – making it great for the environment and the nature-lover.

Pocket-sized Multitool: Multitools are the perfect gift for outdoor adventurers, minimalists, dooms-day-preppers, etc. We love this one from Leatherman, because it is small and can be attached to a keyring and is built to last (it carries the brand’s 25 year warranty).

Repurposed Scrunchies: The brand The Fruit Moth creates scrunchies, bows, and other accessories from remnant and vintage fabrics and recycled elastic, thus elongating the lifespan of textiles and greening the oftentimes extremely wasteful fashion industry.

Bamboo Lyocell Travel Mask Set: This set comes with a sleeping mask, eye pillow, and a pillow case all made out of silky soft organic bamboo lyocell. This is the perfect gift for the eco-traveler in your life!

Cork Travel Accessories: Cork is eco-friendly, versatile, and aesthetically pleasing – so it makes for the perfect material to create a plethora of accessories. Passport wallets, personalized luggage tags, and travel jewelry organizers are among my favorite.

National Park Pass: This gift gives back to our National Parks, and will be used by your adventurers all year!

Virtual Experiences: Companies like Airbnb and MasterClass offer hundreds of virtual experiences and classes. You can give your loved one a photography lesson, or a wine tasting, or a day in Paris with a Parisian – all of which can experienced from their couch or kitchen.