$50 and Under Sustainable Gift Guide
By Jaclyn Tracy
Holiday gifts don’t end with wrapped presents under the tree. A loaded stocking stuffer is the icing on the cake! When it comes to living sustainably, and filling a stocking, it’s the little things that count. The items we use ritualistically in our daily routines can be replaced with sustainable, eco-friendly items that save the planet and promote healthy habits. The art of stuffing a stocking is all about finding the small items that add big value to your loved one’s life. Be intentional with your holiday shopping by purchasing from our list of waste-reducing, practical stocking stuffer gifts under $50.
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AGAVE CLOTH
Let’s be real, we’ve all had a neon colored plastic loofa in our showers. Your loved one will lather in luxury with this sustainable agave exfoliating cloth. This high-quality cloths exfoliate for softer, and brighter skin.
Sustainability:
Made from 100% agave fiber
Plastic free, the agave exfoliating cloth is part of a stewardship program that helps to provide in-school lunches to impoverished children in Mexico.
Price: $21
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SOAKING BATH SALTS
Give the gift of Indulgence with a soothing and relaxing bath. These aromatherapy ritual soaking bath salts help relieve pain and soften skin while peppermint and marigold assist in decreasing inflammation, muscle recovery, and reducing stress.
Sustainability Practices: Plastic-free, natural ingredients
Materials: Epsom salts, rosemary, marigold, rosehip, rose petals, peppermint, glass
End Of Life: Recyclable glass container
Size: 450g
Ingredients:
Ivory: Epsom salts, rosemary, marigold, rosehip, rose petals, peppermint, and peppermint essential oil
Rose: Himalayan salts, epsom salts, eucalyptus, rosemary, peppermint, and eucalyptus essential oil
Price: $32
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CLAY MASK DUO
Mined directly from the Earth containing many minerals. Mix with warm water and apply as a full face mask or directly on a specific spot. Leave on for no more than 5 minutes so as to not dry out your skin. Follow with moisturizing hydration.
Plant Clay Mask: French Green Clay is a 100% natural bio-organic material and contains many valuable elements. The green color comes from a combination of iron oxides & decomposed plant matter, mostly kelp seaweed and other algae. It has the ability to absorb what gets trapped in pores.
Earth Clay Mask: Rhassoul clay is formed from volcanic activity & geothermal processes and mined from the atlas mountains in Morocco. It is rich in organic magnesium, iron, sodium, potassium, lithium, and silica. It is an effective tool in both deep cleansing and nourishing skin.
Sustainability:
Masks are 100% Plant-based.
Uses recyclable glass containers
End of Life: Use product until gone. Recycle when finished.
Price: $42
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On-The-Go
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COLLAPSABLE TRAVEL MUG
You can take that smoothie, coffee or juice anywhere your heart desires in this collapsable 16oz to-go cup. Comes with a straw and heat sleeve that are all dishwasher safe!
Sustainability: LFGB certified silicone, BPA-free, no phthalates, leads or glues
Size: 16oz, fits standard cup holders, 5.5" height expanded, 2" height collapsed
Price: $23
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For The Home
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ORGANIC SOY DOUBLE WICK CANDLE COLLECTION
100% organic soy wax | vegan + cruelty-free. Hand-poured in Columbus, Ohio.
Sustainability: small-batch, vessels are recyclable when cleaned out
End of Life: Burn until finished. Clean vessel out with hot water. The vessel can be repurposed as a vase, organization tool for pens/pencils/makeup brushes, etc, or recycled
Size: 12oz
Price: $38
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WANDA HANDMADE CERAMIC MUG
Exclusive to SISTAIN. Handmade in Denver, CO by Andi Kilness
Materials:
Stoneware Clay
Care Instructions:
Microwave & Dishwasher Safe
Please note that all mugs are handmade and therefore may have slight variations in shape, size, and color.
Price: $42
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jaclyn Tracy is the founder of SISTAIN. Her goal is to make a greater difference by educating, activating and making sustainable consumerism not only easier, but aspirational. She believes success is in the collective impact, getting a whole group of people to change their behavior by committing to choosing sustainable brands, less waste and imperfect progress.
