Earth911 has updated its guide to eco-friendly presents for men, emphasizing products that reduce waste and environmental impact. The list includes items from notebooks to tequila, all designed to promote sustainability without compromising quality. These gifts aim to help recipients lower their carbon footprint during the holidays.
As the holiday season approaches, selecting gifts that align with environmental goals becomes increasingly important. Earth911's recently updated article, originally from 2019 and revised in November 2025, highlights nine sustainable options tailored for men, covering categories like keepsakes, personal care, clothing, food and drink, and tech travel essentials.
In the keepsakes section, Stone Paper Notebooks from A Good Company feature pages made from limestone in a solar-powered factory, making them waterproof and suitable for various art supplies. The company offsets its CO2 emissions. Project Repat transforms old T-shirts into quilts, preventing textiles from landfills and providing U.S.-based jobs; one notable story involves a shirt from a bar mitzvah event spotted in Nairobi.
For personal care, Neubau sunglasses use castor oil-based frames with packaging from recycled ocean plastic. Helmm offers refillable antiperspirants in steel and leather containers, avoiding aluminum. Activist Skincare's Vitamin C serum comes in refillable packaging. Quince's Nappa Leather Toiletry Bag uses full-grain leather and cotton lining, while Doshi's vegan briefcase mimics leather with microfiber alternatives.
Clothing picks include Rockay socks from recycled ocean plastic, which resist odor and need washing less often, saving water. Outerknown's Blanket Shirt, made from organic cotton, supports fair labor and has a resale program called Outerworn. PACT boxers use GOTS-certified organic cotton, saving 15.8 gallons of water per pair. Taylor Stitch's Jack Shirt offers a lifetime repair guarantee for durability.
Food and drink options feature Yéyo Tequila's Agave Vice Reposado, aged in ex-Sauternes casks with 100% blue weber agave and limited to under 1,200 bottles. Organic Traditions' baru seeds, harvested by indigenous peoples in Brazil, serve as a peanut-free, protein-rich snack.
Tech and travel items include the GoSun Solar Panel 10, a lightweight 10W charger for USB devices. Solgaard's Carry-On Closet suitcase incorporates ocean-bound plastic and has built-in organization. The Lo & Sons Weekender Bag uses recycled materials for versatile use.
These selections demonstrate that sustainable gifting can enhance daily life while addressing planetary challenges, from reducing plastic use to supporting ethical production.