Gifts That Keep On Giving
These chic hand-picked presents are good for people and the planet - and did we mention they're all pretty to look at, too?
FOR THE DESK JOCKEY
Pretty up their home-away-from-home with goods that help them go green in style.
Stojo | Biggie 16-oz cup | $20
Stash your 2” collapsible PVC-free cup in your bag for waste-free coffee on the go.
Rose & Fitzgerald | Short Soapstone Rounded Vase | $120
This bud vase made by craftswomen in Kampala, Uganda brightens up any cubicle. (It’s delivered via carbon-neutral shipping.)
House of Marley | Liberate Air Truly Wireless Earphones | $149.99
Stream your favorite creativity-revving tunes with these little guys made from sustainable bamboo and recycled silicone—by a company that plants trees in Kenya.
Nisolo | Steel straw set | $16
Keep stealing your co-worker’s reusable straws? Invest in your own set of 4.
D.A.R Projects | Stone Tangrams Game | $90
Work through writer’s block with this classic stone game reimagined with hand-carved Andean healing stones from Pacasmayo, Peru.
FOR THE WEEKEND WARRIOR
Your favorite forest bather will love these gifts that help take their outdoor time to the next level.
MPOWERD | Luci Lantern | $64.94
Power up your camping trip or outdoor dinner party with this inflatable solar lantern-cum-speaker.
August Sage | Polluck Enamel mug | $19.50
This stylish way to sip your hot chocolate was made by fair-trade artisans in Amatitlan, Guatemala.
The Forest Farmers | Leaf Tree Syrups | $36
Flavor your stack with birch and walnut syrup, sustainably tapped in bird-friendly habitats.
Blarney Woolen Mills | Recycled wool throw | $75
Woven from 100% recycled wool, this soft blanket will keep you toasty at the next soccer game (or back home on the couch).
FOR THE SELF-CARE MAVEN
Indulge their indulgent side with upgrades for their "me time"
Spellbound Sky | Crystals and Minerals | Varied
Each high-vibing stone one comes in a box describing its provenance and powers, from L.A.’s premier crystal shop.
Made by DWC | Half Moon Bae Candle | $28
Take a deep whiff of cardamom, clove, and salty air with this soy candle made by L.A.’s Downtown Women’s Center, which empowers women transitioning out of homelessness.
Standard Dose | Standard Dose Tincture | $88
Take your daily chill pill (or serum, rather) with Sylvie Chantecaille’s favorite tincture, boosted with 1000mg of CBD isolate from hemp sourced in New York State.
Chantecaille | Radiance Lifting Essentials and Advanced Bio Lifting Massage Tool | $540 + $150
For the ultimate radiance-boosting toolkit, try our Bio Lifting collection and new face massager: its cooling, rotating tubes gently stimulate the skin, while a tiny solar panel converts light into a low-level micro-current.
FOR YOUR BFF
She finishes your sentences—now complete her wish list.
Hermes | Yellowstone Forever Grrr! Scarf | $780
Tie one on to benefit Yellowstone National Park’s nonprofit partner and support a sustainable future home for grizzlies and bison.
Everlane | The Re-Cashmere Button Mockneck | $98
Made from 60% recycled cashmere, this softest of sweaters has half the carbon footprint.
Sidai Designs | Porcupine Earrings | $55
These statement earrings of itsy glass and gold-plated beads are made by one of 120 female Maasai artisans in Tanzania.
Tada & Toy | Animal Charm Bracelets | $72
These chic, sweet charm bracelets were made exclusively for Chantecaille by London-based jeweler Tada & Toy. Crafted in Jaipur, India from agate, onyx, or amethyst and featuring a sterling silver charm plated in 18k rose gold, each style supports a wildlife charity working to save one of six endangered African species.
Raven + Lily | Addis Small Magazine Tote | $175
Handcrafted from dead-stock, vegetable-tanned leather by women artisans in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (for a Fair Trade, B-Corp company)
FOR INSPO-SEEKERS
Books that spark big ideas—and small pleasures.
Rizzoli | David Yarrow Monograph | $95.00
Leaf through gorgeous spreads of wildlife and ‘scapes From Africa to Antarctica - with an intro by QB Tom Brady and sales supporting WildAid.
W.W. Norton & Co. | The Overstory | $18.95
You’ll never look at a forest the same way again after reading the 2019 Pultizer-winning novel about the secret life of trees and the people who love them—by Richard Powers.
Flatiron Books | The Moment of Lift | $26.99
Have your eyes opened to how women empowering women changes the world, by Melinda French Gates.
Rizzoli | The Family of Hummingbirds | $65.00
Dozens of hand-colored lithographs of 19th-century naturalist John Gould depicting this tiny but mighty pollinator are deeply enchanting.
FOR KIDDOS
Earth-friendly presents that make for teachable moments.
Fjallraven | Re-Kånken | $90
For little eco-warriors, this backpack is made entirely from recycled plastic bottles.
Plan Toys | Makeup Set | $30
For when they want to follow Mommy’s every move in the morning – these sweet colors are crafted from reclaimed rubber woods, nontoxic glue, and organic pigment.
LoveEvery | The Block Set | $90
They’ll have hours of fun off of the iPad with this 70-piece system of FSC-certified wood blocks that build spatial and problem-solving skills.
Made | Beno the Baby Lion | $28
Crafted from cotton yard by Kenyan women (a.k.a. the “Kenana Knitters”), these sweet creatures empower women to take charge of their livelihoods.
FOR HOMEBODIES
If their idea of a big night is a Netflix binge session, give them these eco upgrades to a few at-home essentials.
Guppy Friend | Washing Bags | $27.95
Who knew that microplastics released from washing synthetic textiles pollute rivers and oceans? These bags reduce fiber shedding and protect your clothes.
Croon | Cleansing Starter Microfibers | $26
These two reusable microfiber wipes will last for up to 400 days before they need replacing, saving you 800 disposables.
Five Two | Airtight Silicone Lids | $40
These versatile tops will spare you miles of plastic wrap (they also double as saucepan lids).
Netzero | Reusable Produce Bags | $24.99
This 10-pack of cotton muslin produce bags takes you from the supermarket to fridge many times over.
FOR ARMCHAIR ACTIVISTS
If they’re striving to be the change they want to see in the world, a gift that does good will be their hands-down favorite.
TreeSisters | Plant Trees | $2/tree
Grow your own forest with a women-founded nonprofit that supports tropical reforestation and global female leadership.
Adopt an endangered African animal and give it a sustainable future:
Giraffe Conservation Foundation | Adopt a Giraffe | $50
Help fend off their “silent extinction” by symbolically adopting a giraffe; you’ll receive a certificate, a personality profile and quarterly reports on the giraffe’s antics in northwestern Namibia.
Lion Guardians | Adopt a Lion Cub | $250
You’ll receive an adoption certificate for your cub in Kenya - 100% of your donation goes directly to funding the work to protect your lion. (You can also adopt an adult for $1,000.)
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Adopt an Elephant Orphan | $50
You can choose your ellie from SWT’s Nairobi orphanage by age, gender, or profile - and you’ll receive regular updates about their progress.
