15 Best Eco-Friendly Gifts of 2022 (That Aren’t a Reusable Straw)

Whether you’re a conscious consumer yourself or are looking for the perfect gift for your environmentally-friendly friend or family member, we’ve rounded up the best eco-friendly gifts for sustainable living this holiday season.

According to Stanford University, Americans toss 25 percent more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than any other time of year. Don’t become a statistic — check out our last-minute eco-friendly stocking stuffer ideas, sustainable gift wrap guide, and the products listed below to have a low- or even zero-waste holiday.

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Melissa Smith is an avid writer, scuba diver, backpacker, and all-around outdoor enthusiast. She graduated from the University of Florida with degrees in journalism and sustainable studies. Before joining EcoWatch, Melissa worked as the managing editor of Scuba Diving magazine and the communications manager of The Ocean Agency, a non-profit that’s featured in the Emmy award-winning documentary Chasing Coral.