GIFT GUIDE: Gifts to help preserve our natural environment
One of the best ways we can ensure that future generations have the opportunity to experience the same beauty in natural places that we grew up with is to support organizations committed to preserving them with every purchase we make.
By choosing to support these organizations when shopping for gifts, you are showing someone that you not only care about them personally, but you care about their future and quality of life.
The below gift guide showcases some of my favorite brands and eco-friendly items that make great gifts for any loved one and any occasion!
Sustainable Sunglasses
Sea2See Sunglasses - ISCIA Style
Sea2See creates both stylish and eco-friendly optical frames and sunglasses made from 100% recycled plastic. They collect marine plastic off European and African shores that is repurposed into these stylish specs! They also partner with local fisherman in Ghana and Senegal to help collect plastic, rewarding them for their yields, helping preserve the environment and bolster the local economy.
sustainable clothing, footwear and apparel
Nisolo Isla Slide Sandal
Nisolo is a fashion brand specializing in footwear that is looking to upend industry standards. Through a unique partnership with Ecosphere+ Nisolo created a program where, for each Nisolo product sold, a contribution is made to help protect threatened Amazonian rainforests in Peru. Additionally, Nisolo supports local Peruvian communities by hiring only Peruvian factory workers, paying a verified living wage and providing financial resources to help employees thrive economically. Nisolo’s minimalistic, high-quality footwear will make the recipient of this gift look as great as you feel purchasing from a company that gives back!
Keep Nature Wild “I’d Hike That” Racerback Tank
Keep Nature Wild is a clothing and apparel brand determined to make a positive environmental impact. For each item purchased, one pound of litter and trash contaminating the wilderness is picked up. Adorned with vintage-vibe designs and outdoorsy puns, these items are great for the laid back loungers in your life.
Parks Project Iconic National Parks Crew Sweatshirt
Parks Project - Do you and your beau or bestie love camping at a particular National Park? Show it some love by buying one of these cool, graphic tees from Parks Project. The brand donates a portion of proceeds to more than 50 non-profit organizations across the U.S. and Canada that are dedicated to preserving and caring for national parks and public lands. Their selection includes clothing, homegoods
pet presents
RescuPet Collars
Pets deserve presents too! RescuPets makes pet accessories from recycled plastic collected from the ocean.