Waste reduction was a big theme in 2019 and these zero waste gift ideas reflect some of the most innovative brand creations. Over the last year, people have been making efforts to switch to reusable drinking straws, tote bags and refillable bottles in order to reduce the amount of single-use plastic they consume.
To support people who are interested in living more sustainably, brands are responding by launching products that are package-free, available to be purchased in bulk, or made with closed-loop processes and without plastic. It's easier than ever before to swap out commonly used products for more eco-friendly alternatives like silicone food bags, plastic-free all-natural skincare, solid shampoo bars or stylish garments and accessories that support a circular economy.
20 Zero Waste Gift Ideas
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Temperature-Controlled Food Bags
ZipBag is an Eco Alternative to Plastic Bags & Containers
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Recycled Performance Runners
adidas' Futurecraft Loop Phase 2 Repurposes the First Loop Style
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Lightweight Anti-Bacterial Shoes
Nature Shoes' Compact Slip-On Footwear is Incredibly Versatile
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Packaging-Free Hair Products
Lush Unveils its New 'American Cream' Naked Pressed Conditioner
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Single-Use Shampoo Cubes
Beauty Kubes Creates Convenient, Easy-to-Use Plastic-Free Shampoo
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Zero Waste Skincare
Freedge Beauty Specializes in 100% Natural, Ultra-Fresh Skincare
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Circular Cotton Garments
Re:newcell is Introducing Clothes Made from Circular Cotton
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Sustainable Luxury Yoga Mats
Yoga Design Lab Launched a Collection of Eye-Catching Yoga Mats
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Zero Waste Pear-Themed Soaps
Lush Cosmetics Expands Its Portfolio with the Golden Pear Lather
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Plastic-Free Natural Skincare
Cosmydor Shares Products That Benefit One's Skin and the Planet
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Closed Loop Unisex Sunglasses
Ballo Upcycles African Waste To Create Vibrant Sunglasses
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Zero Waste Designer Backpacks
bobobark is a Vegan Backpack Made from Cork for Women on the Go
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Eco-Friendly Affordable Bedding Collections
Under the Canopy Boasts Zero Waste in Its Industry
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Recycled Cork Jackets
Future Humans' Vegan Leather Bomber Jacket Repurposes Waste Materials
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Eco-Friendly Colorful Swimwear
OOKIO's Collection of Modern Swimsuits Uses Regenerated Materials
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Reusable Facial Cleansers
Lush's '7 To 3' Facial Rounds are Biodegradable and Package-Free
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Recycled Waste-Crafted Sneakers
Ecoalf's Shao Sneakers are Made from Algae and Ocean Plastic
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Customized All-Purpose Shoes
Casca Designs Uses a Unique 3D Technology to Create All-Purpose Shoes
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Spa-Inspired Natural Deodorants
Coconut Matter Launched the All-Natural 'Bliss' Deodorant
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Recycled Coffee Sac Bags
The ONWARD Eco Bag Collection is Eco-Friendly and Colorful
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Model-Backed Carrying Capsules
Catriona Gray Unveils Her Very Own Sustainable Bag Collection
Pet Day Essentials
Earth Rated Celebrates Pet Day with a Thoughtful Promotion
Cosmetic-Toting Tumblers
The e.l.f. Cosmetics and Stanley Collab Introduces Lip Oil Holders
Stress-Reducing Garbage Initiatives
The Hefty Brand Launches its 'Trash Time Out' Campaign
Zero Waste Lipstick Launches
Cloud Beauty Unveils 'Zero Waste Lipstick' at Luxe Pack Shanghai
Collaborative Limited-Edition Holiday Collections
Aveda & Altuzarra Partner for an Exciting Launch
Twistable Refill Packaging
Hyléance Beauté's puRe Twist is a Refillable Packaging Innovation
Luxury Slow Fashion Brands
KZ_K Studio Champions Sustainable Style with Its Spring Collection
Playful Hair Gift Sets
Lush Has Introduced a New Range of Colorful & Nourishing Hair Gift Sets
Ocean Plastic-Made Skincare Packaging
LATHER Introduced Its New Landscapes Collection
Reusable Straw Promotions
Starbucks is Offering a Free Reusable Straw with Cold Drink Purchases
Edible Wrapper Snack Bars
One Good Thing Bars Have a No-Waste Formulation
Refillable Alcohol Containers
Diageo Partnered With ecoSPIRITS On Refillable Alcohol Solutions
Toothpaste Refill Pouches
Life Supplies' Oral Care Set Brightens Smiles & Reduces Plastic Waste
Plastic Bottle Recycling Tools
The 'BottleLoom' Bottle Strip Cutter Transforms Plastic Waste
Sustainable Body Wash Products
neat. Refillable Foaming Body Wash is Arriving in the UK
Vegan Hair Care Sets
AG Care's Limited-Time Gift Sets Make Sustainable Holiday Shopping Easy
Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives
Heineken Presents Fields Green With Grass, Not Glass
Eco-Conscious Cleaning Product Packaging
Method is Introducing Recovered Coastal Plastic Packaging
Global Beauty Campaigns
L’Oréal Marks World Refill Day With a Global Campaign
Solid Skincare Keychains
Purepeak Appeals to Gen Z's Love of Compact, Portable Cosmetic Keychains
Eco-Conscious Hotel Amenities
Groupe GM Launches a 0% Plastic Amenities Collection for Hotels
Eco Reusable Bottles
Anew Drops a Plant‑based Reusable Bottle to Set a Standard for Sustainability
Sunscreen Packaging Solutions
TerraCycle Partners With Leading Skincare Brands for Packaging
Shareable Wishlist Templates
Urban Outfitters and Canva Partnered to Simplify Holiday Gifting
Eco Amenity Offerings
ADA Cosmetics Introduces Eco-Boutique Amenities in Smart Dispensers
Recyclable Yogurt Drink Packaging
The New Yop Bottles are Made with Clear PET and Recycled PET
Inner-Bottle Replacement Systems
Vanity Group’s Refillable Bottles and Pouches Reduce Waste
Plastic-Free Haircare Bars
KinKind Make me SHINE! Haircare Bars Come in Two Options
Plastic Intervention Programs
Cleancult's Program Helps Households Make Sustainable Changes
Refillable Water Brand Bottles
evian and Wimbledon Partnered for a Circular Economy Innovation
Plastic Reduction Concierges
The SodaStream Sustainability Concierge Helps to Cut Waste
Takeout-Style Serum Sets
Glow Hub’s Skin Sips to Go are Packaged Like Cups in a Carrier
Rice Straw Fashion Collections
Siam Kubota and Greyhound Original Launch 'Turn Waste to Agri-Wear'
Modular Eco-Friendly Jewelry
Swarovski Introduces the Sustainable Chroma Twist Collection
Refillable Travel Containers
Cadence's Magnetic Leakproof Containers Repurpose Ocean-Bound Plastic
Refillable Advent Calendars
Lush's Advent Calendar Refill Replenishes Seasonal Surprises
Green Cosmetics Concept Stores
This Innisfree Store Utilizes Bottles in its Architectural Design
Everyday Sustainable Bags
Out of the Woods Offers Versatile Bags for Essentials
Organic Amenity Lines
La Purative Monaco Introduces Luxury Amenities in Glass and Recycled PET
Circular Green Luggage Capsules
Samsonite Unveils a Luggage Line Made with Sustainable Materials
Sustainable Packaging Options
Vetroplas Partners Highlight Refillable, Recycled And Airless Soluti
Refillable Glass Packaging Designs
Bormioli Luigi Unveiled the 'Swing' and 'Reverre'
Back-To-School Beauty Kits
ESW Beauty Launches the Glow Getter Kit
E-Commerce Recycling Programs
GUESS Launched GUESS Again in Partnership with SuperCircle
Inaugural Zero-Proof Awards
Bottle Raiders Has Established the Inaugural Zero Proof Choice Awards
Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs
Out of the Woods Enhances Its Out of the Ocean® Range
Eco-Friendly All-Purpose Cleaners
Cleancult is Cutting 90% of Single-Use Plastic
Waste-Minimizing Household Cleaners
The Grove Co. Spring Collection Has a Special Launch Partner
Refillable Product Pilots
Ocado Retail Debuts a Reusable Packaging Pilot with the Refill Coalition
Sustainable Food Waste Cosmetics
Clean Food Group's New CleaOoil Products are Eco-Friendly
Recycled Plastic Condiment Packaging
Plastipak and Kraft Heinz Announced a New Partnership
Plastic-Free Supply Chains
Ericsson is Investing in Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Reusable Packaging Grocery Stores
Nude Foods Market Packs Foods in Returnable Glass Jars
Home-Compostable Cutlery
This LifeMade Cutlery Offers a Sustainable Alternative to Plastic
One-Handed Paper Cartons
The One-Hand Pump Paper Pack is Made from 100% Recyclable Materials
Canned Liquid Soaps
Niul Cosmetics Packages Its Soap in Aluminum Cans
Ethical Hotel Amenity Lines
Giovanni and Hotel Emporium Partner for Eco-Chic Luxury Amenities
Reusable Takeaway Packaging Pilots
VTT Launches Reuse Pilot for Ready Meal Packaging
Eco-Friendly Refill Stores
Desert Refillery Provides Shoppers with Sustainable Personal Products
Fully Compostable Food Packaging
ETG ECO GREEN Unveils a New Line of 100% Compostable Products
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Eco-Friendly Hygiene Wipes
FRESHist Debuts Disposable Biodegradable Face Towels
Back-to-School Recycling Challenges
Takis and TerraCycle Teamed Up to Reward Recyclers
Recycled Gin Bottles
York Gin Launched the UK’s First Completely Recycled Gin Bottle
Chopstick-Crafted Homeware
RENEW by TRINITY Makes Artisan Designs from Reclaimed Bamboo Chopsticks
Recycled PU Beauty Accessories
Yves Saint Laurent Beauty's New Pouch and Mirror Were Launched
Low-Plastic Seafood Packaging
This Sainsbury’s Packaging Update Reduces Plastic Use
Refillable Aluminum-Bottled Skincare
SunKiss Unveils a Line of Refillable Products in New Bottles
Zero-Waste Hair Ties
Fizzy Goblet Introduces the New Zero-Waste Hair Ties Using Old Materials
Personal Care Refill Solutions
Zero Co Unveils its New Paper-Based Refill System
Gen Z-Focued Water Bottles
bubba® Redesigns Its Brand Image and Delivers Colorful Water Bottles
Recycable Sleeve Labels
Phenix Label Introduced Recyclable Shrink Sleeve Options
Plastic-Negative Beauty Brands
AORA MÉXICO Launched a Buy 1, Remove 9X the Plastic Initiative
Eco-Friendly Baby Care Products
EcoPeaCo’s 'Bath Bundle' Features Recycled Plastic Packaging
Wellness-Focused Meditative Gift Sets
b, halfmoon Presents Its Fall/Winter 2024 Collection
Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Straws
WinCup's phade® Straws are Reaching Milestones
Anti-Water Waste Cleaning Campaigns
The Ecover 'Waste No Space' Campaign Encourages Conservation
Welcome Gift Design Kits
Earth’s Hatch Kit Reimagines a Welcome Gift with Practical Home Tools
Shopping Basket Voting Systems
WWF Japan Engages Shoppers on Sustainability in a Novel Way
Circular Packaging Services
Returnity's 'In Rotation' AIms to Reduce Packaging Waste
Refillable Skincare Lineups
Fig.1 Beauty Emphasizes Sustainability in Its Packaging
Fashion-Forward Grocery Totes
The Latest Waitrose x Lulu Guinness Tote is Made of Recycled Plastic
Swipe-On Solid Shampoos
SeaBar Packages Solid Haircare Products in Convenient Stick Formats
E-Waste Take-Back Boxes
Trashie's Tech Take Back Box Responsibly Recycles Electronic Devices
Plastic-Free Laundry Challenges
The Tru Earth Plastic Free July Challenge Reduces Household Waste
Ohio-Based Refill Stores
Reduce & Reuse Refillery Helps Save Money and Reduce Packaging Waste
Plastic-Free Body Moisturizers
Slo Naturals' Moisturizing Body Stick Comes in Compostable Paper
Sustainable Ocean Packaging Designs
COAST Cannabis Co. Unveils a New Ocean-Based Packaging Design
In-Store DIY Packaging Stations
Taco Bell UK is Uniquely Supporting Circular Fashion Sellers
Winter-Inspired Cleaning Supplies
Grove Co. Has Introduced a Winter Limited Edition Collection
Mono-Material Packaging Designs
Free the Birds Introduced Mono-Materials for Skinimalism Packaging
Water-Soluble Wrapping Paper
Plus' Birthday Gift Wrap Dissolves Down the Drain in 30 Seconds
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
Bio-Based Single-Use Cups
The VeriGreen Plus Was Created by eGreen and Polymateria
Pod-Style Skincare Packaging
JUNOCO Unveils a Refillable Interchangeable Pod System
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups
HMM Design Creates a Unique Eco-Friendly Glass Cup
Reusable Straw Bottle Innovations
Nalgene Launched Its Fresh Flow Interchangeable Straw Bottle
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Biotransformable Cup Designs
The Verigreen Plus Biotransformable Cup for Single Use Packaging
Expanded AI Cleaning Solutions
Plastno Expands its Eco-Friendly Cleaning Line and Debuts an AI App
Eco-Friendly Cracker Packaging
Jacob’s Crackers Selection Now Comes in Boxes with Reduced Plastic
Sustainable Seasonal Chocolate Treats
PLAYin CHOC Christmas ToyChoc Boxes are Eco-Friendly
Sustainable Bikini Fashion Shows
Space Swap Promotes Eco-conscious Fashion with Its Fashion Show
Stylish Everyday Frames
Zenni Optical Introduced 'EcoBloomz' as a Sustainable Option
Zero-Waste Knit Collections
&OR Collective's Newest Additions Boast Earthy Tones
Plastic-Free Takeaway Boxes
Just Eat Takeaway.com Launches the Huhtamaki Xampla Boxes
Miniature Household Cleaners
The 5% Collection by Grove Co. Shares an Important Recycling Reminder
Sustainable Zero Waste Initiatives
LILYSILK is Unveiling a Series of New Zero Waste Initiatives
Shea Butter-Infused Lip Treatments
Kinfield's Lip Rescue Moisturizing Lip Treatment is Recyclable
Disposable Jute Hotel Slippers
Six Senses Hotels and Resorts are Adopting Jute Slippers
Recycled Packaging Designs
DEBATIN and PreZero Launch the 60% PCR Material-Sourced Packaging
Home-Compostable Beauty Pipettes
Shellworks' Compostable Pipette Consists of Plastic-Free Material
Sustainable Disposing Initiatives
The Perfume Shop Has Updated Its Recycling System
Eco-Friendly Single-Use Cutlery
Better Earth Debuted Compostable Cutlery and a New Dispenser
Recycled Own-Brand Product Packaging
ALDI Washing Up Liquid is Now Packaged in rPET Bottles
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
Green Pet Refresh Capsules
Henry Wag Unveils a New Eco-Conscious Pet Care Collection
Compostable Cutlery Dispensers
The Touch-Free Pressed Fiber Cutlery Dispenser is Hygienic
Plastic-Free Sushi Trays
BioPak's Latest Innovation is Eco-Friendly Sushi Trays
Cohesive Waste Management Systems
Caraway Home Debuts the Trash & Recycling Collection
Circular Non-Shrink Apparel
John Lewis is Unveiling a 20-Piece Eco-Friendly Clothing Capsule
Stylistic Sustainable Phone Cases
RhinoShield Presents a New Collection of Cases Ideal for Gifting
Sustainably Wrapped Gin Bottles
Lind & Lime Gin Launched Reusable Organic Cotton Gift Wrap
Biodegradable Scent-Free Refills
This Complete At-Home Refill Station Kit Eliminates Plastic Use
Aluminum Refill Bottles
SunKiss Products Packages its Products in 'Forever' Aluminum Bottles
Pet Gear Recycling Schemes
Pet Supplies Plus & Wag N' Wash Achieve a Recycled Packaging Milestone
Haircare Gift Bundles
Kumo Luxe Has Introduced a Selection of Holiday Bundles
Sustainably Packaged Cleaning Products
Windex Offers a Multi-Surface Cleaner with Vinegar
Compostable Takeout Containers
Good Start Packaging Launches a New Range of Takeout Containers
Sustainable Haircare Services
Wella Company Unveils a New Sustainable Packaging Overhaul
Sustainable Pendant Lights
The Corka Pendant Light for Zero Uses Cork to Create Soft Illumination
Biodegradable Refill Pouches
Wonderfeel Launches Bio-Assimilative Packaging for Refill Program
Althlete-Inspired Ocean Plastic Bags
Sloane Stephens Launches a New Collaboration with GOT BAG
Eco-Designed Sampling Formats
Sampling Innovations Europe Unveiled Easy Dose
Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware
Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods Unveil a Lunchware Collection
Ceramic Waste Carafes
Sungai Carafe Transforms Bali’s River Waste into Restorative Pottery
Circular Medical Supplies
AmorSui is Dedicated to Promoting Sustainable Practices in Healthcare
Ocean Plastic-Made Bottles
Cheddar Spring Water Supplies its Ocean Plastic Bottles to NEO WTR