Stocking stuffers are proof that the best things do come in small packages. From indulgent self-care and covetable accessories to useful kitchen essentials and a few things for the kids you know and love, there’s a sustainable stocking stuffer for everyone in our guide. And for under $50, they can’t be beaten.
Even the most eager lot of shoppers get stumped when it comes to the art of gift-giving around the holiday season. But fear not, think of us as Santa’s conscious little helpers who’ve compiled the best eco-friendly stocking fillers that’ll make the process of finding the best gifts that much easier.
Upping your gift-giving game this season doesn’t have to put a huge dent in your wallet. This guide is proof that there are plenty of low-cost presents which can have a delightful impact when they’re unwrapped.
So, whether you’ve drawn your favorite coworker in the office Secret Santa or have an overworked friend who could do with a decadent self-care routine, we’ve got you (and them) covered with our list of eco-friendly stocking filler ideas worth $50 and under.
Note that this guide contains partners and affiliates. As always, we only feature brands that meet strict standards for sustainability and our brands that we love, that we think you’ll love too!
Sustainable Stocking Fillers For The Party Host
1. Natural Flower Petal Soy Candle Bundle
Seeking the perfect holiday gift for your favorite host? Snap up one of these chic candles and you’ll light up their life with aromatic bliss. Hand-poured in recyclable glass using soy wax from a renewable source, dried natural flowers, a natural wood/cotton wick, and essential oils, this candle provides a clean burn that emits healing aromatherapy fragrances free of toxic additives.
With blends like “Warm Sugar Fig”, “Apple Spice”, and “Honey Spiced Head Trip”, to name a few, the recipient is bound to love their scented blends.
P.S. check out Made Trade’s full stocking stuffers collection for even more sustainably-crafted gems.
Why we love it: vegan soy wax, free of toxic additives, recyclable glass vessel
Price: $36+
2. Kantha Connection Bracelets
Ethical stocking fillers for the social butterfly in your life, these bracelets have a bohemian charm to them and send a strong message. Titled by values like “Unity”, “Joy”, “Hope”, and “Compassion” to name a few, these thoughtful trinkets will help your loved one feel inspired knowing that their gift has made a difference.
Handmade by Indian female artisans, every purchase sets them on the path to attaining financial empowerment and independence.
Conscious points: handcrafted, repurposed from scrap textiles, ethically made
Price: $17 each
3. Non-Toxic Loaf Pan
For the banana bread baker in your life, this loaf pan from Caraway is a great way to show them just how much you appreciate their baked delights. Crafted with a mineral-based coating that won’t leach toxic chemicals into their bread and cakes, it can easily double up as a storage pan when not in use.
Available in a range of bright and beautiful hues, this pan will help them spam you with gram-worthy content every time they bake up a new creation.
Why we love it: non-toxic ceramic coating, steel body, free of hazardous materials
Price: $40
P.S. you can get 20% off during Caraway’s Cyber Season Sale happening now
4. Self-Care Planner
Give them the gift of self-care this holiday season so they can start the new year on a positive note.
Filled with mindful prompts — like monthly intentions and reviews, sleep logs, and self-care assessments — that will help prioritize daily happiness, gratitude, and personal well-being, this workbook will routinely remind them just how much you care.
Why we love it: mindful habit forming, linen fabric cover, recyclable paper
Price: $40
5. Non-Toxic Muffin Pan
For the bakers who are constantly treating you with their homemade blueberry muffins, Caraway’s non-toxic pan is an environmentally-friendly stocking filler they’ll love to use.
Made with a non-stick ceramic coating that’s free of toxic chemicals, this tray makes healthy baking possible. It can also be used to make savory dishes like mini meat loaves, potato gratin, and even frittata muffins.
Why we love it: non-toxic ceramic coating, steel body, free of hazardous materials
Price: $50
P.S. you can get 20% off during Caraway’s Cyber Season Sale happening now
6. Zero Waste Dish Cleaning Set
For the one who likes to keep things clean and tidy, this zero-waste stocking filler will reduce their dependence on plastic items for good.
Complete with a castille natural dish soap, loofah dish sponges, bamboo soap dish, and brush, along with a Swedish dishcloth made from cellulose and organic cotton, this cleaning set is the most practical present you could give. (Check out Green Eco Dream’s gift sets for more eco-minded giftable bundles.)
Why we love it: natural materials and ingredients, plastic-free, zero waste
Price: $37
7. Recycled Rubber Coaster Set
If you know a party host whose biggest pet peeves are water rings on their coffee table, they’ll surely appreciate a cool set of coasters.
Available in a set of four coasters made from recycled rubber in a speckled pattern, these coasters will be a godsend when the cocktail comes out to play this holiday season. (More petite-sized gift ideas can be found in Made Trade’s stocking stuffers collection.)
Why we love it: post-consumer recycled rubber material, fairly made
Price: $48
8. Wooden Measuring Spoon Set
The cutest little stocking stuffer, this wooden long-handle measuring spoon set is the perfect companion when you need to dig around in your kitchen drawers mid-recipe.
Available in four handy measuring units, these spoons have been handcrafted by artisans in Rwanda, Africa.
We recommend complementing these with the pantry refresh Diaspora Co. spice kit as the ultimate ethical gift set for the home cook.
Why we love it: handcrafted, beeswax polished wood material, ethically made
Price: $48
Eco-Friendly Stocking Fillers For Kids and Babies
9. Craft and Color Busy Box
The perfect gift for the budding artist who is always busy drawing their next big masterpiece, this aptly titled “busy box” comes with an art pad, a bottle of non-toxic glue, wooden sticks, scissors, watermelon-shaped erasers, a box of beeswax crayons, and a canister of colored pencils to keep them occupied for hours on end.
Why we love it: non-toxic, plastic-free
Price: $36
10. Fair Trade Baby Booties
Handcrafted from natural wool, these adorable baby booties are a great stocking stuffer for newborns this Christmas. These cute booties feature a soft sole and are designed for babies that haven’t begun walking as yet.
Shaped like animals with great attention to detail, whether it’s bunnies, bumblebees, elephants, or unicorns, you’re sure to find an adorable pick from their range of booties.
Why we love it: handcrafted, fair trade, natural wool, ethically made
Price: $27
11. Beeswax Crayons
Made from food-grade pigments, these long beeswax crayons will keep the little artists happily submerged in their drawing books. We love the fact that these crayons are totally free from petroleum-based waxes.
Just don’t forget to encourage them to color outside the lines!
Why we love it: beeswax, non-toxic colors
Price: $17
12. Organic Cotton Pig Rattle
The cutest little gift for the rugrat you love tickling, this hand-knitted organic cotton rattle is ethically made by female artisans in Bangladesh. A huggable wonder, this pig rattle will be a welcome addition to their playpen of toys.
Why we love it: handcrafted, organic cotton, ethically made
Price: $23
Sustainable Stocking Fillers For The Spa Lover
13. Botanical Bath Ritual Soak and Soften Set
No at-home self-care routine is complete without a decadent bath soak set. This brings us to this luxurious three-step ritual that consists of a body polish, bath soak, and salts to help elevate their bath experience.
Made up of coconut and rose flower extract, the scent alone will make them feel like they’ve landed in paradise. One reviewer even claims that it left their skin feeling silky and soft after using it.
Why we love it: vegan, recyclable packaging, all-natural
Price: $44
14. Golde Superfood Masks
Superfoods aren’t just for eating — these food-grade masks are made from nutrient-dense organic fruit extracts that help detoxify and exfoliate the skin, especially after those sweaty workout sessions.
This power-packed powder-to-gel mask duo comes in papaya and clean greens mask full of fruit enzymes and chlorophyll that can rid the skin of its impurities. We suggest using them post-gym shower for some deep pore cleansing.
Why we love it: vegan, organic, Black-owned business
Price: $34 each
15. Organic Body Lotion
Made from hydrating organic ingredients like rosewater, aloe vera, sunflower oil, and shea butter, this body cream is a great stocking stuffer for the beauty junkies in your life.
P.S. The brand recommends storing it in the fridge to maximize its shelf-life since it’s made using organic ingredients.
Why we love it: organic, ethically made
Price: $44
16. Organic Bath Bombs Set
Help make their baths indulgent with this set of organic bath bombs. Available in a set of four, these bath bombs are made from hibiscus, geranium, aloe vera, and juniper extracts and essential oils that don’t contain any nasty parabens or synthetic ingredients.
Why we love it: organic, paraben and phthalate-free
Price: $18
Eco-Friendly Stocking Fillers For The Ones On The Go
17. Organic Cotton Fanny Pack
A functional stocking stuffer for the adventurous globe-trotter or the one who is always on the go, this organic cotton fanny pack is the perfect hands-free carryall that makes rushing through airport security or getting errands done around town feel like a breeze.
Spacious and wide enough to fit all the essentials — phone, keys, and wallet included — and made in a Fair Trade Certified factory, this purchase will also help donate meals to kids and families in need. (For more petite-sized ethical gifts, check out Made Trade’s stocking stuffers collection.)
Why we love it: organic cotton, GOTS-certified low-impact dyes, fair trade
Price: $35
18. Bark-Tanned Goat Leather Key Wrap
Stocking stuffers are meant for thoughtful presents like this handy little key wrap.
Roomy enough to store four to five individual keys in its concealed metal ring, your loved ones will never lose their keys again when its stashed away in this stylish leather organizer.
The bonus: no more key scratches on their phones!
Why we love it: vegetable-tanned goat leather; sourced, tanned, and made locally; durable and functional
Price: $42
19. Vegan Dietary Supplements Kit
Made from real fruits, this trio of superfood supplements is a great stocking filler for health and fitness buffs. Blended with active ingredients that work to improve gut health, calm stress, and help make skin appear plump, these supplements come in powdered sachets that simply need to be poured into water, stirred, and ready to drink.
The reviews are full of positive remarks on how much they aid with de-bloating and digestion, especially during the menstrual cycle.
Why we love it: Black-owned brand, vegan
Price: $40
Personalized Stocking Stuffers Your Loved Ones Will Cherish
20. Hand Stitched Recycled Notebook
Personalized stationery is the best kind of gift to give and receive. And what better way to help your loved ones start the new year on the right note than with a bespoke notebook?
This notebook lets you add custom text of up to 256 characters that are typed up on a vintage typewriter for added aesthetic.
Whether its their favorite motivational quote or lyrics to their go-to song, make use of its lengthy personalization space to delight your loved ones with a gift they’ll cherish.
Why we love it: handcrafted, recycled paper
Price: $10+
21. Dainty Initial Ring
And personalized jewelry is a great way to show your loved ones just how much you care. This understated initial ring is the kind of stocking filler we’d love to receive ourselves!
With the option of engraving your loved one’s name initial, this ring will remind them of you every time they look at it.
Why we love it: recycled material, free of toxic chemicals
Price: $38
Gifts For The Avid Low Wasters or Package-Free Newbies
22. Reusable Stasher Bags
The most practical eco-friendly stocking stuffers on our list, these reusable silicone stasher bags remove the reliance on single-use plastic wraps and make way for a low-impact alternative for their food storing needs.
Available in a range of options to choose from, we highly recommend getting the four pack bundle for optimum use.
Why we love it: reusable, plastic-free, BPA and phthalate-free
Price: $10-50
23. Reusable Organic Cotton Produce Bag
A zero-waste swap for the pantry, this organic cotton mesh bag is sturdy enough to hold up to 15 pounds of fruits or veggies. Made with a handy drawstring, this mesh bag can easily double up as a grocery bag when they are at the farmers market picking up their weekly produce.
Why we love it: organic cotton, fairly made
Price: $6.34
24. Reusable Bowl Lids
Let your gift recipient no bowl uncovered this holiday season with a little help from these silicone bowl lids. The perfect eco stocking fillers for stashing away some leftovers in the refrigerator without causing an odor, these lids from Food Huggers can stretch to fit bowls of varying sizes depending on what set you purchase.
Endlessly reusable, these lids are a great way to eliminate single-use plastics like saran wrap in the kitchen and are free of toxic chemicals, making them the perfect stocking stuffer for a household with kids.
Available in a range of sizes and bundles, these lids are dishwasher and freezer safe.
Why we love it: reusable, BPA and phthalates-free
Price: $30+
25. Reusable Food Huggers
The perfect eco stocking fillers for the at home chefs you know and love, this set of food huggers make for a brilliant storage solution that’ll encourage them to go plastic-free.
Whether it’s a chopped onion they are saving for later or a half-sliced apple, these reusable silicone food huggers are a great way to prevent chopped veggies and fruits from turning brown or causing a stink in the refrigerator.
Why we love it: reusable, BPA and phthalates-free
Price: $17
26. Zero Waste Soap Cubes
Once considered your grandmother’s go-to powder room essential, these soaps are a great zero-waste swap that beauty lovers will cherish.
Surprisingly multi-purpose, from washing hands to perfuming the closet, and serving as a perfect little zero waste stocking stuffer, these soap cubes are something they’d definitely want to have on hand.
Why we love it: handcrafted, zero-waste, plastic-free
Price: $20 each
Fair Trade Stocking Stuffers For The Sweet Tooths
27. Fair Trade Chocolate Bars
It won’t be Christmas without some chocolate-filled indulgence, and these bars are the best way to ring in the festive spirit. This chocolate bundle by Divine lets you choose six bars from a range of richly-flavored varieties made from fair-trade cocoa.
Every Divine chocolate bar purchase supports a wide network of cocoa farmers in Ghana, making these bars the perfect ethical stocking fillers.
Why we love it: sustainably farmed, ethically sourced cocoa, preservative-free
Price: $17 for six bars
28. Ethically Sourced Baking Spice Kit
For the bakers who love adding an element of surprise to their cakes and muffins, this kit of warming Indian spices will be a stocking filler they’ll be delighted to receive.
The kit consists of ethically sourced nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger, all of which can also be used to brew a comforting cup of chai come Christmas morning.
P.S. If you wish to pamper your beloved baker a bit more, complement this spice trio with the non-toxic muffin pan listed at the top of this guide for a wholesome gift.
Why we love it: ethically sourced spices, fair trade
Price: $33
29. Organic Dark Hot Chocolate Mix
If you ask us, chocolate is the best kind of stocking stuffer. It’s the kind of gift that everyone enjoys and is happy to consume immediately upon unwrapping. And this dark hot chocolate mix is no exception.
Made from fairly traded organic cocoa, some hot milk poured over this powdered mix is all that is needed to enjoy its delicious taste.
Pair this hot cocoa mix with the Divine chocolate variety pack from our guide for the chocolate lovers you know.
Why we love it: fair trade, organic cocoa
Price: $7
30. Vegan Fruity Sauces Bundle
For the cooks who take their hot sauces very seriously, this fruity vegan sauce set comes in three yummy flavors of raspberry, pineapple, and papaya.
Packed with the right amount of punch and tangy flavor, not only do these sauces pair well with an assortment of home-cooked burgers, noodles, or wings, but the cocktail masterminds can even consider slipping a dash or two into their next holiday concoction.
Why we love it: vegan, no preservatives, Black-owned business
Price: $45
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About The Author:
Jharna Pariani is a fashion writer and creative strategist whose work is rooted in honesty and deep observation of the world around her. When she isn’t busy penning down her thoughts, she moonlights as a video editor creating fashion and food reels on Instagram for several brands and influencers
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