Earth Day is many things. For some people, it’s actually a gift-giving occasion. Whether for work, students at school, or at home for friends and family, it’s actually a perfect moment to support brands and makers who create special items that are sustainable and eco friendly. If you’re in the hunt for such a gift, read on. Our correspondent has curated a list of eco friendly gift ideas and luxury brands with the perfect gift selections for kids and adults for celebrating Earth Day that also give back to the environment and support sustainability efforts.
for earth day, why not seek out brands that give back to the environment?
Earth Day is April 22nd. And there are plenty of great ways to celebrate – from planting trees to heading outdoors on a hike to volunteering at local cleanup efforts. Another great way to observe the day? Consider shopping for eco friendly brands and makers that give back to the environment.
And if you’ve got someone in your life who’s eager to go green this year but doesn’t know where to start, giving them a gift that benefits the environment may help get them on their way toward a more sustainable lifestyle.
Eco friendly ideas and luxury brands with the perfect gift selections for celebrating Earth Day that also give back to the environment.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect present for a friend’s birthday, a housewarming gift, a Mother’s Day gift or simply want to buy something special while also helping the planet, we’ve got the gift for you. From soy based candles that can be burned and then turned into herbs to sparkling cruelty free jewels that aid the oceans, here are 12 eco-friendly gifts to give this Earth Day that also give back. Feel good shopping with a clear conscience.
12 Eco Friendly ideas and brands to shop for a Luxury Gift Celebrating Earth Day
1. john hardy bamboo striated cuff
John Hardy’s iconic Bamboo Collection may not be made from actual bamboo, but when customers shop the collection bamboo seedlings are planted on their behalf. An extra touch worth noting? The brand engraves the number of seedlings sowed inside its jewelry pieces. It is a reminder to its customers of their contribution. Among our favs? This timeless Bamboo Striated Cuff ($750).
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2. byta stainless steel tumbler
Every minute, 1 million disposable cups are thrown in landfills around the world. Swap their to-go mug for a Byta Stainless Steel Tumbler ($29). For each one sold, the brand donates 10% of net profits to the Environmental Defense Fund.
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3. patagonia retro pile jacket
As one of the world’s best-known outdoor apparel brands, Patagonia barely needs an introduction and neither does this classic Retro Pile Jacket ($139) that’s perfect for chilly spring/summer nights. Since 1985, the brand has pledged 1% of sales to the preservation and restoration of the natural environment. It has been awarded over $140 million in cash and in-kind donations to domestic and international grassroots environmental groups.
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4. katkim mono pavé earring
If you’re in the market for fine jewelry that feels experimental and a little unexpected, the artisan-made pieces from KATKIM deserve a spot at the top of your shopping list. We’re coveting this Mono Pavé Earring ($2,850). The Lady Gaga and Rihanna-approved brand is rooted in sustainability, using recycled gold whenever possible. Also conflict free diamonds. And the company donates a portion of its proceeds to the Ocean Conservancy.
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5. sand cloud xl wanderlust towel
Anyone who loves spending time at the beach might be invested in protecting marine life. Sand Cloud, which makes Turkish cotton beach towels like this kaleidoscopic XL Wanderlust ($68) that repel the sand, donates 10% of profits to organizations that protect and preserve beaches and oceans.
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6. wild barn coffee
Know an ice coffee fanatic? Wild Barn Coffee, based in Boulder, Colorado and known for their Canned Cold Brew ($24), is a coffee brand that is committed to the environment. With an ongoing partnership in supporting 1% for the Planet and Protect Our Winters, all of their beans are produced using only forest-friendly methods of coffee production. This is no easy feat.
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7. esker plantable candle
Esker’s hand-poured, soy-based Plantable Candle ($85) is a natural blend of Palo Santo, Rock Rose and Cedar notes inspired by Japanese baths. When the candle is fully burned, it can be transformed into an herb garden. You are able to use the culinary herb seeds embedded inside – and a soil pod with water inside the terrazzo vessel. From there they can watch their herb garden grow right back into the environment.
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8. nécessaire body essentials
Nécessaire has been climate neutral certified since 2019, and plastic neutral certified since last year. They also donate 1% of every sale to environmental non-profits to help with carbon offsets. The brand’s Body Essentials ($60) set features an exfoliator, body wash and body lotion that are both good for the body and the planet.
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9. unite by blue potters mug
Unite with United By Blue in their efforts to clean up the earth, one pound of trash at a time. For every product purchased including this artfully crafted Potters Mug ($32), they pledge to remove one pound of trash from our oceans.
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10. peek kids jellyfish x the nature conservancy tee
Like Patagonia, Peek Kids is a member of 1% For The Planet and the kid’s brand has an entire Earth Day Edit of cute nature and environmentally themed styles like this Jellyfish x The Nature Conservancy Tee ($30). So far this year alone Peek has donated $10,000 to support nature with The Nature Conservancy in addition to its other environmental causes.
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11. cariuma canvas sneakers
Take a stroll through the rainforest without ever leaving home with Cariuma’s give back program. For each purchase of their Canvas Sneakers ($79), the brand will plant two new trees in the Brazilian rainforest to offset carbon emissions and battle deforestation.
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12. turn this book into a beehive
Kiddos will love learning all about Mason bees in Turn This Book Into a Beehive ($20). Families will be able to welcome these hard-working pollinators to their yard (don’t worry, these guys don’t sting) or garden. It’s a perfect gift for celebrating Earth Day! Using the book jacket and enclosed paper sheets, this book becomes a house for mason bees. Their nest will give kids a chance to observe the insects more closely while also helping to reverse the trend of dwindling bee populations.
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Eco friendly gift ideas for celebrating Earth Day that give back
Those are our suggestions for 12 eco friendly luxury brands with the perfect gift selections for celebrating Earth Day – and they also give back to the environment. Happy Earth Day, dear reader.
