Holiday shopping doesn’t always have to cost an arm and a leg.
The best gifts that we can give to our loved ones come from a genuine, meaningful place — and we can do that while supporting brands that uphold our values.
If you’re shopping on a budget, here are some good items that you can gift this holiday season all under the price of $35.
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9 Affordable Gifts That Also Make a Difference:
Plantable Coloring Pencils with Seeds
$16.49 for an 8-pack
These plantable coloring pencils are eco-friendly pencils with seeds to add to your eco-friendly stationery collection. These pencils can be planted into soil and you can watch them grow.
When you order this box, you’ll receive eight eco-friendly and biodegradable pencils along with plant seed capsules for herbs, flowers, or vegetables.
Shop: Amazon
Tony’s Chocolonely Chocolate Bar
$5.87 per bar
Bars of ethically produced chocolate are a perfect gift. Whether your loved one starts snacking right after they open their gift, or save it for a special occasion — you can rest assured that no crumb will go to waste.
Plus, Tony’s Chocolonely was named the most sustainable brand in the Netherlands (four times!). The brand has a mission to bring awareness to modern slavery, producing only slave-free chocolate and pushing the entire chocolate industry to follow its example.
Shop: Amazon | Tony’s Chocolonely
Glass Straw Set
$19.99
Simply Straws makes eco-friendly and BPA-free glass straws that can replace your plastic ones.
This seamless design can help you decrease your carbon footprint just a bit more.
Shop: Earth Hero
Goodnewspaper Subscription
Starts at $5/month
We’ll admit our bias on this one: Every month Good Good Good creates a beautiful print newspaper filled with good news.
You can join thousands of subscribers who receive positivity on their doorstep — with themed issues like The Animals Edition, The Environment Edition, and The National Parks Edition.
The Goodnewspaper is printed on recycled paper using soy-based inks and is 100% certified carbon neutral.
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We Are the Change: Words of Inspiration from Civil Rights Leaders
$12.99 - $17.99
We Are the Change: Words of Inspiration from Civil Rights Leaders is technically a book for children, but is perfect for adults who want to feel inspired.
This award-winning book illustrates the faces and quotes of civil rights leaders across the U.S. If you’re looking to feel inspired, or to encourage your kids to do good, this book is perfect.
Trashie Take Back Bag
$20
The Take Back Bag can be filled with old clothes your gift recipient no longer wears, and Trashie will do the work of recycling their pre-loved items and turning them into something useful.
Plus, purchasing a bag will give you credits to use toward a new sustainable clothing item or other reward. Plus, it’s foldable and easy to fit in anyone’s stocking!
Shop: Trashie
Kishu's Charcoal Water Filter Stick
$12.99
This charcoal water filter stick can turn any water bottle into a vessel for purification. Instead of purchasing expensive plastic purifiers, this charcoal filter can save you money and give you the same purified result.
The filter is also BPA and plastic-free, meaning it’s sustainable, inexpensive, and effective.
Shop: EarthHero
Paper Culture’s DIY Cards
Starts at $0.74/ each
Paper Culture’s DIY Cards are not only extremely inexpensive, but sustainable, too. These customizable greeting cards are made from 100% recycled paper. With every order, Paper Culture will plant a tree. If you’re sending letters out this holiday season, look no further.
Shop: Paper Culture
Public Goods Bamboo Toothbrush
$9.95
Public Goods’ bamboo toothbrush uses an alternative material to the plastic toothbrushes we’re so used to. These toothbrushes are made from bamboo, making them 100% biodegradable and designed to be environmentally friendly.
If you’re interested in making your personal care more sustainable — or giving an easy little gift (everyone needs a new toothbrush every 3 months!) — here’s a low-price toothbrush that can help you out.
Shop: Public Goods
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