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Green Gifts Under $10

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December 9, 2012 By Lisa Sharp Leave a Comment

Green gifts don’t have to be expensive. These gifts are all under $10 and make great small gifts or stocking stuffers without breaking your budget.

wrapped gifts on the floor

Christmas can be wasteful but it doesn’t have to be. One thing that is often wasteful is stocking stuffers and other small gifts. They are often things people don’t really want or won’t use. Or they are things that will break in a short time and become trash. 

Choosing eco-friendly gifts can help prevent some of this waste. It’s also nice to get useful gifts that the recipient can actually use. Gift cards to places the person likes is also a good low waste gift.

Green Gifts Under $10

Here are some of my favorite green gifts that are under $10. You could pair some of them together for bigger gifts or several for a fun gift basket. 

Glass Straws

Photo Credit: glassdharma.com

Reusable straws are becoming very popular as we learn how harmful single use plastic is. These straws are not only functional but also beautiful.

Divine Chocolate Dark Chocolate with Hazelnut Truffle Bar

Photo Credit: www.amazon.com

A nice Fair Trade chocolate is always a nice gift. Divine is a delicious brand with several great flavors.

Pomegranate Soap

Photo Credit: www.soapforgoodnesssake.com

This handcrafted soap is perfect for someone that likes to pamper themselves. I also love to add nice soaps like this in gift baskets.

6 Pack Reusable Shopping Grocery Bags

Photo Credit: www.amazon.com

This set of reusable bags is great for anyone trying to reduce their single use plastic use. They are cute and handy.

Holiday Tea Tin

Photo Credit: TearrificTeaFavours

You can pick from a lot of great flavors that any tea lover will enjoy.

Rose and Bergamot Bath Bomb

Photo Credit: NatBotanicals

These beautiful bath bombs are made with natural ingredients and would also be great paired with the soap.

LEGO Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 4 Woody & RC

Photo Credit: www.amazon.com

Legos are free of PVC and phthalates plus they are well made and can last for years.

Green Toys Scooper Construction Truck

Photo Credit: www.amazon.com

Green Toys are great eco-friendly toys and they have several options under $10.

Making gifts is another great way to give green gifts for not a lot of money. They also come from the heart which is always the best kind of gift. These are a few great resources for low-cost, eco-friendly gifts.

  • 14 Free Handmade Gifts Using Repurposed Items
  • Homemade Dog Treats Christmas Gift
  • Homemade Christmas Gift Guide

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