Gifts for the activist this holiday season, or gifts that activists can feel good about purchasing for others, can include everything from inclusive beauty or doll collections, to upcycled clothing and accessories that are easy on the environment.
Representation matters, especially to impressionable young children, and brands are finally acknowledging that fact by offering more inclusive dolls that show that people have different capabilities, and look different from one another. Examples of these more inclusive toys include the Lammily Doll wheelchair, the inclusive Journey Girls collection, and the Barbie's Fashionistas collection which has dolls with varying skin tones and body types.
Those interested in eco-friendly gifts will likely take interest in the increasing number of upcycled products available on the market, with options ranging from w.r.yuma's zero-waste upcycled glasses, to adidas and Aquafi's ocean plastic-made swimwear.
30 Gifts for the Activist
From Inclusive Doll Collections to Upcycled Clothing and Accessories:
Mishal Omar — Dec 25, 2017 — Eco
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Emotional First Aid Kits
Designer Rui Sun Has Created a First Aid Kit for Mental Health Awareness
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Feminist Activism Apparel
The 'Tory's Angry Uterus Tee' Supports Women's Health Funding
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Upcycled Designer Swimwear
adidas and Aquafil Have Teamed Up to Design Sustainable Swimwear
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Mental Health Self-Assessment Kits
Mindnosis Helps Users Decide on the Care They Need
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Hijab-Wearing Barbies
Mattel's Newest 'Sheroes' Barbie Will Be Based on Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad
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Inclusive Assistive Razors
Gillette TREO is the First Razor Designed to Be Held by Someone Else
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Socially Conscious Lifestyle Subscriptions
Love Goodly Offers Eco-Friendly Products Monthly
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Symbolic Feminist Necklaces
The Shattered Glass Ceiling Necklace Symbolizes Female Empowerment
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Upcycled T-Shirt Scarves
'Waiting for Harry' Creates Hip Infinity Scarves Using Band Tees
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Educational Transgender Toys
Gender Creative Kids Canada is Launching a Toy About Gender Identity
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Recycled Plastic Bottle Furniture
The 'Nook' PET Felt Chair is Made from Upcycled Materials
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Body-Positive Doll Collections
The New Barbie Fashionistas Collection Features Diverse Body Types
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Inclusive Doll Wheelchairs
The Lammily Wheelchair Sets a New Standard for Inclusivity in Toys
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Charitable Political Toilet Papers
Some of the Proceeds from Trump Paper Will Go To a Good Cause
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Branded Sportswear Hijabs
Nike Created the Pro Hijab for Female Muslim Athletes
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Gender Neutral Craft Beers
Threes Brewing Has Created a Gender Neutral Beer for Pride Month
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Protective Bulletproof Skateboards
This Board Can Defend Students in the Event of an Emergency
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Upcycled 3D-Printed Sunglasses
w.r.yuma Offers the First Ever 3D-printed Sunglasses of This Kind
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Inclusive Beauty Subscription Boxes
HuesBox Offers Makeup Subscriptions for People of Color
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Charitable Bamboo Sunglasses
Amevie's Stylish Bamboo Sunglasses Help Children in Need
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Connected Panic-Relief Bracelets
'Tedy' is a Connected Bracelet That Helps Children with Autism
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Inclusive Card Game Redesigns
Mattel's Uno Cards Now Feature Color Icons for Colorblind Players
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Good Deed Card Games
The Good Cards Tracks the Journey of a Good Deed
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Cruelty-Free Shampoo Bars
Lush's Solid Shampoo Bars Carry Messages Against Animal Testing
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Marriage Equality Ring Campaigns
The Acceptance Ring Sold By Airbnb Promotes Marriage Equality
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Upcycled Flat-Pack Furniture
Pentatonic Creatively Repurposes Waste to Disrupt Consumption Culture
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Unisex Tinted Moisturizers
Charlotte Tilbury's 'Unisex Healthy Glow' Gifts Radiant Skin to All
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Traveling Doll Brands
Journey Girls' Dolls are Marketed as "Best Friends" Who Travel Together
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Conservation-Promoting Coffee Beans
'Gorilla Conservation Coffee' Supports Conservation in Uganda
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Inclusive Nude Nail Lacquers
Mented Cosmetics' Nude Nail Collection Celebrates Diversity
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Burt's Bees Launches a Series of Giftable Bundles
Barbie Tech Accessories
CASETiFY and Barbie Launch a New Tech Accessory Collection
Doll-Themed Movie Fashion
The Zara x Barbie Collection Features Iconic Styles
All-Pink Accessory Collections
The ALDO x Barbie Collection Has Accessories in Hot Pink Hues
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Fair Trade Beauty Advent Calendars
The Body Shop's Big Advent of Change Gift Set Features 25 Items
Doll-Inspired Personal Care Collections
Barbie™ x Lush Cosmetics Launches on August 9th
Inclusive Mobility-Focused Fashion
The Adaptable Collection by Will&Well Aims for Inclusivity
Imaginative Soft Toys
Blabla's Little Monster Soft Toys Promote Listening, Curiosity and Dreams
Miniaturized Doll Collections
The Mini BarbieLand Collection Makes Playing Portable
Playful Doll-Themed Cosmetics
NYX Cosmetics x Barbie Was Inspired by the Forthcoming Movie
Enchanting Body Care Sets
The Lush Holiday Sets are "Un-dupable," Visually Appealing & Functional
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Inspiring Role Model Dolls
Barbie Role Models Celebrate Women from Around the World
Doll-Inspired Beach Bottles
PATH Unveils its Barbie-Themed Bottle to Celebrate Female Empowerment
Eco Mission-Inspired Bracelets
Ecoalition Launches Eco-Friendly Bracelets to Support Its Mission
Doll-Themed Dog Collections
The Canada Pooch x Barbie Collection Includes Accessories & More
Affordable Cosmetics Holiday Bundles
e.l.f. Cosmetics Presents a Makeup Set Range for the Holidays
Earth Day-Honoring Apparel Capsules
Christopher RÆBURN Presents the New Earthkeepers Collection
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Sustainable EV Toys
Little Tikes’ Cozy Coupe Aims to Get Families Thinking More Sustainably
Affordable Eco-Friendly Stroller Companies
Bombi Prioritizes Recycled Fabrics and Maximum Function
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
One-Day Hair Color Kits
The Barbie x Hally Temporary Hair Colors Create Vibrant Wash-Out Looks
Holiday-Inspired Conservation Collecction
WWF Launched Its Conservation Collection for Christmas
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Recycled Plastic Bottle Leggings
ORAKI's ECOMOVE Leggings Fuse Style with Comfort
Collectible Coloring Dolls
L.O.L Surprise! Loves Crayola Celebrates Creativity and Expression
Cosmetic Sustainability Projects
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Announces Sustainability Initiative
Doll-Inspired Pink Timepieces
Fossil is Launching a New Barbie-Themed Watch Collection
Conscious Shopping Promotions
Hey Harper is Holding 40% Sales Throughout November
Eco-Friendly Inclusive Apparel
SHEIN Launches evoluSHEIN Line Designed to be Accessible for All
Filmic Skater Shoes
The Vans x Barbie Collaboration Shares Laid-Back Skater Styles
Empowering Pride-Themed Apparel
The Love For All Kinds Capsule Collection is Now Live
Glossy Pink Bag Collections
Barbie x Kipling Features Details Inspired by the Fashion Icon
Ramadan-Ready Upcycled Apparel
Stella McCartney Unveils an Upcycled Collection for Ramadan and Eid
Sensory Surprise Dolls
Barbie Pop Reveal Shares Scented Dolls and Squishy Friends
Chic Wine-Branded Merch
The Saintly Collective Merch is the Perfect Holiday Gift
Toy-Inspired Haircare Products
The CHI x Barbie Totally Hair Collection is Celebratory
Inclusive Barbie Dolls
Barbie® Introduces Its First Doll with Down Syndrome
Eco Cartoon Body Care
This Lush Cosmetics x SpongeBob Collab is Plastic-Free & Supports the Sea
Accessibility-Enhancing Beauty Packaging
The Boticário Group Launches Inclusive Accessories
Giving Tuesday Campaigns
Lush Embraces Giving Tuesday with the Charity Pot and the #92 Shampoo Bar
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Plastic-Free Advent Calendars
Greener Beauty's Beauty Advent Shares Sustainable, Ethical Products
Latina Fashion Dolls
Latinistas is World's First and Only All-Latina Fashion Doll Line
Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture
The Barbie x Joybird Collab Embraces the Barbiecore Aesthetic
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Influencer-Crafted Gin Cocktails
These Tanqueray Gin Holiday Drinks Celebrate Canadian Traditions
Diverse African Doll Collections
Disney Presents the Upcoming CreativeSoul Doll Collection
Vegan-Friendly Champagne Accessories
The Stella McCartney x Veuve Clicquot Collection is Playful
Empowering Women's Campaigns
PLT Celebrates International Women's Day in #PrettyPowerful Ad
Sustainable Skincare Packaging Pivots
Aveeno® Canada Introduces a New Look & Better, Eco Packaging
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Plant-Based Activewear Ranges
Pangaia's New Sports Bra & Leggings Offer Eco-Friendly Comfort
Upcycled Laundry Hampers
Fashion Takes Action Concluded Canada's First Textile Recycling Pilot
Doll-Themed Secondhand Shops
ThredUp's Barbiecore Dream Shop Shares a Selection of Thrifted Goods
NYC-Themed Baby Gift Sets
The Big Apple Baby Gift Set by Estella Features Clothes, Toys and More
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Nourishing Holiday Cosmetics
The Tree Hut Holiday Collection Gifting or Self-Indulgence-Ready
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Fashionable Zombie Dolls
Zombaes Critter Chaos Dolls Have Spooky Mix-and-Match Features
Sustainability Driven Brand Commitments
Humanscale Celebrates Its Growing Ocean Collection in July
Socialite-Inspired Toy Dolls
Bratz Adds New Red Carpet Styles to its Kylie Jenner Collection
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Unisex Eco-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's Recycled Polar Fleece Pullover Comes in 3 Colors
Sustainable Packaging Brands
Flourish® Utilizes Recycled Content and Safe Forestry Practices
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Eco-Friendly Glam Fashion
The H&M Studio S/S23 Collection Converges Wearability & Glamor
Inspiring Eco-Aware Characters
Little Miss Waste Less Inspires Families to Reuse and Refill
Sustainable Technology Accessories
The Samsung Galaxy x MSFTSrep Eco-conscious Collection is Chic
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Recycled Sunny Swimwear
Parade Unveils its First Swimwear Collection with Inclusive Sizing
Social Media-Inspired Candles
Ryan Porter | Candier Boasts a Playful Candle for Galentines Day
Quirky Holiday Soaps
Primal Elements Cute Holiday Soaps are Designed to Make You Smile
Gender-Neutral Stroller Toys
Hart & Hero's Herotron Challenges the Gender Play Gap
Library Literature Merchandise
Toronto Public Library Debuts Chic Merchandise Including Shirts
Inclusive Diamond Campaigns
Pandora's Diamonds for All Campaign Features Diverse Icons
Sustainable Recycled Material Hoodies
The Victo Eco-Friendly Hoodie is Made with 99% Less Water
Novel Outdoor Design Capsules
Marmot & Better™ Gift Shop Collaborate on Eco-Friendly Winter Series
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Indigenous Community-Supporting Campaigns
Lush Debuts Land Defenders, Water Protectors
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Plastic-Free Solid Cosmetics
ATTITUDE's Solid Makeup Line is Housed in Biodegradable Packaging
Vegan Lifestyle Gift Cards
The Vegan Gift Card from epay is Touted as the First of its Kind
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Children's Activewear Capsules
Children’s Label Hanna Andersson Launches Activewear for Kids
Eco-Friendly Gin Brand Apparel
The Gray Whale Gin Sustainable Apparel Collection Raises Awareness
Film-Themed Retailer Collections
Target x Disney The Little Mermaid Collection Arrives This Month
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Sentimental Holiday Ad Campaigns
Amazon's Joy is Made Campaign Evokes Holiday Emotion
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Sustainable Joint Graphic Accessories
Arvin Goods Joins Anwar Carrots on a New Graphic Collection
Influencer Christmas Campaigns
An Influencer Couple from Wigan Launched the Giftmas Tree Project
Kindness-Inspired Beauty Capsules
The Lush Holiday Collection 2022 Focuses on Giving & Community
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Limited-Edition Advocacy Soaps
Dr. Bronner's Castile Liquid Soaps Inspire Action to Save Orcas
Planet-Friendly Organic Clothing
Toby Tiger Offers Ethical and Affordable Kids Clothing for All
Doll-Themed Bag Series
State Bags and American Girl Have Teamed Up for an Exciting Collaboration
Pop Star-Inspired Holiday Dolls
Mattel Presents a Festive Mariah Carey Barbie Doll
Socialite-Inspired Doll Designs
The Mini Bratz x Kylie Collectibles Collection is Available Now
Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees
Caroline Chaptini Creates the a Sustainable Christmas tree
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Women's Day-Inspired Handbag Collections
HIE Introduces a New International Women's Day Collection
Women-Supporting Clothing Brands
'Sozy' Aims to Support Women and Victims of Violence
Cyclist-Targeted Skincare Gifts
Raleigh and Boots Partnered on New Exclusive Gift Sets
Mother-Themed Hat Designs
Mother Hats Offers Stylish Headwear and Empowerment
Festive Graphic Seasonal Streetwear
HUMAN MADE Introduces its new HOLIDAY Collection for 2022
Festive Lifestyle Streetwear Capsules
AELIZA Presents the Fourth Autonomy Collection
Sticker Fashion Dolls
Decora Girlz Merge Creative Style Expression and Sticker Play
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Online Sustainable Fashion Toolkits
Fashion Takes Action Features an Important Resource
Animated Turtle Clothing Collections
Shein's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Kid-Friendly
Sustainably Minded Candle Brands
Planted Aims to Minimize Its Environmental Footprint
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
Sustainable Dairy-Branded Apparel
Organic Valley Releases a Collection of Sustainable Apparel
Authentic Asian-American Dolls
The Jilly Doll Celebrates Heritage & Builds Confidence Through Play
Celebratory Monochromatic Dolls
The 65th Anniversary Barbie Signature Doll Collection is Elegant
Affordable Gifting Marketplaces
Bifties Is the Gifting Destination for Any Special Occasion
Activism-Themed Custom Upcycled Shoes
tareet Delivers Custom ASICS for the APOC Store
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Eco-Friendly Mobile Accessories
Samsung Unveils its New Eco-Friends Accessory Collection
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Nature-Inspired Collections
arcana Boasts a Series of Thoughtful Gifts for the Holidays
Youth-Focused Coding Dolls
E-liza Dolls Aims to Create a New Generation of Women in STEM
Vegan Lifestyle Lines
Tabitha Brown Launches a New Vegan Line for Target and Ulta
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
Social Good Yogurt Lines
Yogurtland Debuts a Branded Apparel and Accessories Collection
Empowerment-Focused Holiday Campaigns
OLIVELA Launches the 'Stand With Her' Campaign for Women