Sustainable Gift Ideas – Plastic-Free with SuperBee
We can hardly believe it’s already late August… before you know it, it’ll be time to decorate the tree and shop for those final holiday gifts. This year, we’re adding an eco-friendly twist to the gifts we give our friends and family.
Here are some of our favorite sustainable gift ideas for the season:
1. Green Toys
The U.S.-based company Green Toys creates a range of plastic toys for kids made from recycled milk jugs. While we usually try to limit the amount of plastic that enters our homes, we appreciate that these toys are made from recycled materials and colored with food-safe, mineral-based dyes. The packaging is also 100% recyclable and printed with soy-based inks. You can even use their international store locator to find a retailer near you.
2. Good Guys Vegan Shoes
Based in Paris and made in Portugal, Good Guys produces stylish, animal-friendly vegan shoes for men and women. Their footwear is crafted from materials like microfiber, canvas, and natural rubber. These high-quality shoes are lightweight, waterproof, and incredibly comfortable—all while looking great! Recognized by PETA in 2014 and 2015 with awards for "Best Men’s Shoes" and "Vegan Brand to Watch," their products proudly carry the “PETA Approved Vegan” label. Shoes are available in boutiques worldwide and online at goodguys.bigcartel.com, with prices starting at around €125 for men’s shoes and €110 for women’s boots.
3. Biodynamic Wine
Bringing a bottle of wine to a holiday party? Consider choosing organic—or even better—biodynamic wine. This special agricultural method views the vineyard as a complex, interconnected ecosystem. Winemakers strive to create self-sustaining environments and farm in harmony with the natural cycles of the sun and moon. Biodynamic wine is becoming increasingly popular, so check with your local wine shop for availability.
4. Eco-Friendly Toothbrush
A toothbrush might not seem like the most exciting gift, but it’s a fantastic stocking stuffer. Our toothbrushes feature biodegradable bamboo handles and BPA-free bristles. While not 100% compostable or recyclable, they’re a far more sustainable choice compared to traditional plastic toothbrushes in wasteful packaging.
5. Babysoy Clothing
Not only is Babysoy’s collection for newborns adorable, but it’s also eco-friendly and gentle on your baby. Babysoy is the first company in the world to create baby clothing from soybean protein fibers, which are made using leftover pulp from products like tofu or soy milk. Their basic bodysuits start at just $12.
6. b.a.r.e. Soaps
Handcrafted and all-natural, b.a.r.e. soaps contain no preservatives, synthetic ingredients, or parabens typically found in mass-produced soaps. They’re packaged in paper embedded with wildflower seeds, which can be planted. Plus, 20% of each purchase supports vital needs—such as vitamins, vaccines, and soap—for communities in Kaberamaido, Uganda. Their bestselling "Starry Night" soap with activated charcoal is available for $9.99.
7. SuperBee Wax Wraps
Of course, our very own SuperBee Wax Wraps make the perfect sustainable gift! These long-lasting alternatives to cling film are both practical and beautiful.
The Beeginner Set—featuring small, medium, and large wax wraps—is a fantastic way to introduce your friends and family to beeswax wraps as a zero-waste solution for food storage.
Which eco-friendly gifts will you be giving this year? Share your ideas with us and help inspire more sustainable holiday traditions!