The holiday season is a time for giving and renewal, and you can help the planet by giving environmentally friendly gifts. We updated our sustainable gift ideas to help you choose eco-conscious presents for the men in your life—whether that’s a friend, spouse, father, or son—that will help them reduce their impact on the planet.

Society is a long way from achieving sustainability; however, the products in our list take steps toward better outcomes by reducing plastic waste, reusing materials, and making the leftover materials compostable or recyclable.

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Lovable Keepsakes

The Stone Paper Notebooks from A Good Company are a statement any artist will appreciate. With pages made from limestone in a solar-powered factory, these waterproof notebooks can handle watercolors, pen, or pencil. A Good Company offsets its CO2 emissions created in its production and transportation processes, making this one of the most responsible products on the market.

Project Repat turns old T-shirts into memorable quilts, preventing tons of textiles from ending up in landfills. Collect your guy’s favorite T-shirts from an alma mater, a sports team, or a band—just a few of the themes you can choose for a quilt—and send them to Project Repat to create an earth-friendly gift.

The company provides good-paying jobs to U.S. workers at its two factories based on one of the founder’s insight that too many T-shirts were being exported overseas and ending up in landfills there. There’s a great story involving a traffic jam in Nairobi and a shirt labeled, “I Danced My Ass Off at Josh’s Bar Mitzvah.” A gift should come with a memorable tale.

You can hear the story on Earth911’s podcast.

Man-care Made Better

Neubau sunglasses are made with naturalPX, a castor oil-based material used to make the frames. They come packaged in a recycled and compostable case, with a lens wipe made from recovered ocean plastic. These glasses make a stylish sustainable gift for men who enjoy wearing their environmental statement.

Helmm antiperspirants and deodorants combine natural odor-fighting scents with a reusable steel and leather container that can be reloaded with new antiperspirant cartridges. They avoid using traditional antiperspirant ingredients, such as aluminum, that are toxic to humans. The refillable design eliminates single-use plastic while delivering effective performance. We talked with Helmm’s co-founders Zach Groffksy and Taylor Lane in May 2019.

A maker of a powerhouse Active Hydration Vitamin C+ Antioxidant Serum,  Activist Skincare simplifies a man’s skincare routine. The lightweight, non-greasy formula absorbs quickly, leaving skin smooth and refreshed. Packed with Vitamin C and antioxidants, it helps even tone and boost radiance. Activist offers refillable packaging, making it a smart, sustainable upgrade for any man’s bathroom shelf.

Class up his travel gear with Quince’s Nappa Leather Toiletry Bag. Made from buttery, full-grain leather and a 100% cotton-canvas lining, the interior feels extra roomy, with smart pockets that keep grooming essentials organized. It’s soft, durable, and sustainably crafted—so it looks as good as it feels. Whether heading out for a weekend getaway or a long-haul flight, this bag makes staying polished on the road effortless.

Doshi’s sturdy vegan bag that looks like natural leather, the slim pebbled vegan briefcase for men is made to last and features multiple zippered and open interior pockets for storage. Doshi’s vegan leather briefcases, backpacks, wallets, and belts offer microfiber alternatives to animal-skin leather. They are ideal for the guy who wants professional style without animal products.

Clothing for the Long Run

Rockay athletic socks are made from recycled ocean plastic and resist odor to reduce how often they need to be washed. This sustainable gift for men helps clean the oceans and save water. Because the odor-resistant socks can be worn five to 10 times before they need to be washed, they require less water and energy for washing — and last longer —than traditional socks.

Rockay founder Daniel Chabert talked with Earth911 about the sustainability and washing requirements for Rockay socks. Hear the story for yourself to add a narrative to your gift-giving experience.

Founded by surfer Kelly Slater, Outerknown blends casual, coastal style with strict sustainability standards. The brand prioritizes recycled fabrics and fair labor practices, with its Blanket Shirt a customer favorite—rugged, warm, made of organic cotton, and equipped with vegan-friendly buttons.

Outerknown runs “Outerworn,” a resale platform where customers can return gently used clothing for resale or recycling, keeping garments in use longer and out of landfills.

These days, it’s trending to make your clothes last. But when it comes to underwear, fresh is best. PACT’s boxers are not only soft and comfortable but also made with GOTS-certified organic cotton in Fair Trade factories, saving 15.8 gallons of water per pair—a practical, sustainable upgrade for his underwear drawer.

Choosing exceptionally crafted men’s clothing designed to last for years is a gift that keeps giving. While Taylor Stitch doesn’t offer a formal take-back program, they provide a lifetime repair-or-replace guarantee, encouraging longevity through quality rather than disposability. Check out The Jack Shirt, a 100% cotton button shirt made with durable materials in a timeless design that translates into decades of wearable memories.

Eat & Drink Well

Set high standards for sustainability in the spirits your man drinks. Yéyo Tequila’s Agave Vice Reposado is a limited-edition masterpiece that is aged nine months in ex-Sauternes casks to deliver layers of cooked agave, vanilla, tobacco, plum, apricot, and cinnamon flavor. Limited to fewer than 1,200 bottles, each features hidden artwork by Mexico City artist Rodolfo Reyes visible only when the bottle is turned to a certain angle, making it both a collectible gift. Made with 100% single-estate blue weber agave, fermented with champagne yeast, and verified additive-free, this is sophisticated, ethical drinking at its finest.

Take the peanuts out of your man’s bar snacking. Organic Tradition’s baru seeds are harvested by indigenous peoples in the Brazilian Cerrado. They taste like peanuts but have no peanut allergens, so baru seeds can replace peanuts in curries and other dishes. The seeds’ striking mahogany-colored husk makes them an interesting bar snack and they deliver more protein and antioxidants than other nuts, making them a healthy alternative to ordinary bar food. Listen to our conversation with Organic Traditions’ Ally Mamlider about this sustainable superfood.

The GoSun Solar Panel 10 is a portable solar phone charger designed for the traveling man, allowing them to charge any USB device quickly. This foldable solar panel weight less than a pound to be easily packed for camping trips or adventures.

It offers a powerful 10W output, charging devices as fast as a typical wall outlet when placed in full sunlight. Practical, portable, and powered by the sun—what else could you want in a gift?

The award-winning Solgaard Carry-On Closet suitcase is made using ocean-bound plastic. The classic versuon features a built-in shelving system to keep everything organized and a USB charging port in an indestructible shell. Solgaard partners with organizations in The Philippines, Indonesia, and China that work with local teams to collect ocean-bound plastic for upcycling.

The Lo & Sons Weekender Bag is great for weekend vacations, extended trips, and gym visits. Extremely versatile and durable, it includes a bottom compartment for shoes or dirty clothes, multiple zippers and pockets, and a suitcase handle sleeve. Made from recycled polyester or organic and recycled cotton, depending on style you choose, it is delivered in sustainable packaging.

Choosing environmentally responsible gifts for the men in your life shows that you understand their values and respect their commitment to living more sustainably. These sustainable gifts combine functionality with environmental responsibility, proving that green gifts don’t require sacrificing quality or style.

Whether he’s just beginning his journey toward a more planet-friendly lifestyle or he’s been a committed environmentalist for years, these sustainable gifts meet him where he is. From self-care essentials that replace disposable products to durable accessories built to last decades, each item helps reduce his carbon footprint without requiring major lifestyle changes. These are practical tools for living better, not lectures about living differently.

Editor’s Note: Originally published December 2019, this article was most recently updated November 2025..