# Charitable Socks Gift Boxes Conscious Step Helps Multiple Causes One Sock at a Time By Caitlyn Fernandez | Published 2021-12-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-step References: [consciousstep](https://consciousstep.com/pages/sustainability) & [consciousstep](https://consciousstep.com/collections/gift-boxes?page=1) '[Conscious Step](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klarna-conscious-brands-collections)' is a brand that does good in multiple ways with its initiatives to help various causes and provide sustainable products. The company sells its socks individually, but [gift boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giftable-sock-bundles) are available to make the holiday season easier. Each gift set comes with three socks and comes in a specially designed box that shows the cause it supports, such as ‘socks that plant trees,’ ‘socks that save [LGBTQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourpiece-bracelet-set) lives,’ ‘socks that support mental health,’ and ‘socks that prevent breast cancer’ — to name a few. In terms of sustainability, the Conscious Step website mentions that the socks are certified vegan, use fair-trade cotton, have global organic textile standards, and participate in ‘1% of the planet’, which is where, according to the brand, businesses “donate at least 1% of annual sales to environmental solutions.” Consumers can help different causes one step at a time with a purchase from the Conscious Step website. Image Credit: Conscious Step ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cause-marketing Socks:** Brands can create cause-marketing campaigns by selling their products with specific causes attached to each item. - **Sustainability-focused Gifts:** More brands can cater to consumers who prefer eco-friendly gift-giving by creating gifts with sustainable materials and packaging. - **Individually Sold Socks for Charity:** More brands could offer products that donate to charities with every sale like Conscious Step does with their socks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion industry could create more eco-friendly and socially conscious products that give back to charities. - **Gifts and Novelties:** The gift industry can broaden its offerings by including sustainable and charitable options for consumers who prioritize socially conscious gift-giving. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Charities and non-profits can partner with brands to create sustainable products that donate to their respective causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Good Gift Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grace-farms-foods-and-greyston-bakery.md) - [Breast Cancer Awareness-Supporting Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-in-pink.md) - [Luxury Eco-Conscious Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madmia.md) - [Creative Promotional Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sock-gift-box.md) - [Giftable Sock Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giftable-sock-bundles.md) - [Charitable Anniversary-Celebrating Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-therapeutics.md) - [Vegan Hair Care Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ag-care.md) - [Conscious Retailer eCommerce Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klarna-conscious-brands-collections.md) - [Homeless-Supporting Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toques-from-the-heart.md)