Eco-friendly Gifts for Teens and Tweens

Eco-friendly Gifts for Teens and Tweens

Looking for eco-friendly gifts for teens? Teens and tweens can often be difficult to buy for but they are also more conscious about their purchases and looking to make a difference with their gifts. I’ve made lots of Kids Gift Lists over the years but this one is full of eco friendly gift ideas that teens and tweens will love! Keep reading our gift guides for great options of gift ideas from small businesses and sustainable ideas to gift for birthdays and Christmas.

​Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide

Environmentally Friendly Gifts for Teens and Tweens

Stationery

All kids of all ages love getting new stationery and there’s so many nice sets that you can buy nowadays some made from organic products. Try a lovely notebook perfect for older children wanting to lessen their plastic use. They are free from harsh chemicals as perfect gift and pen from Vent for Change, their paper is fair trade made from recycled leather and 100% sustainable paper. Even their pencils are high quality and made from recycled CD cases so zero waste! Every time you buy a product, they give 10% of the net sale price to children’s education projects worldwide. Which means every single purchase you make has a real purpose. If you’re looking for an eco friendly shop – ‘Frankly’ is an independent company that takes an ethical approach to gifting using organic materials and stocks these lovely notebooks, as well as other eco-friendly gifts that would be perfect for teenage gifts such as Fairtrade jewellery, scarves and bags. See all the Frankly products here. and more great stationery gift ideas here.

Best eco-friendly gifts

Vegan Perfume

If you need to buy for a teen that’s an animal lover, Dolma Vegan Fragrances boasts an extensive range of fragrances for girls and aftershave for boys. The lush collection of vegan and cruelty-free perfumes ranges from deep winter scents to light and airy summer feels. This is a great gift idea for this hat love animals and Marine life For every sale at Dolma Fragrances, they plant a tree and support the climate-positive workforce every month to lower carbon emissions, meaning you can feel good about your carbon footprint as you buy! I also love the pretty, clean cut bottles which look stylish on show!

Aerys Scented Candles

Aery Living candles are sure to fill your home with beautifully unique fragrances. Aerys candles are lovingly hand-poured in the UK and made from natural ingredients GMO-free, vegan, plant-based wax so your candle lights with a clean and restorative burn. Whether you’re a fan of refreshing citrus notes, rich sandalwood scents or relaxing lavender candles, there’s something for everyone! Buy an Aerys Candle here.

Leave no Trace Festival Bag

Green Gifts for Children

As you are probably aware there is an astonishing amount of plastic bottles and waste that is generated from festivals (you only have to see the aftermath photos from Glastonbury to know there is a terrifying problem). These bags are designed to tackle some of this waste for environmentally-conscious young people . I love this unique gift idea that’s perfect for teenagers who like festival going but is a great way to be a zero waste gift to reduce holiday waste! Paper Bag Co’s new ‘Leave No Trace’ Festival Bag is a brilliant gift idea for teens that like the outdoors. It includes all your festival essentials but they are made from compostable and biodegradable items – even the bag itself is made from Kraft paper that is compostable.  The bag includes:

• Printed T-shirt: Stay funky in their 100% GOTS organic cotton t-shirt printed with water based inks.
• Foldable Wheat Cup
• Pocket for Valuables:  A reusable produce bag isn’t complete without a safe place to store your phone and other valuables. Just because it’s a paper bag – doesn’t mean it’s not safe!
• Wash Bag: Filled with eco-friendly materials, this bag everything you could need to keep your hygiene tip top whilst you are away at no additional cost, the leave no trace wash bag contains everything from bamboo face wipes, body wash and beeswax ear plugs, to toothpaste tablets and a bamboo toothbrush.
• Cornstarch Poncho: As you can never guarantee the weather, these compostable ponchos made from cornstarch will keep you dry whilst also preventing the use of plastic alternatives.
• Biodegradable Glitter:  Use our glitter made from plants to give your trip that extra sparkle.
• Recycled paper Loo roll: Well because… you can never have too much.

Find our favourite tips for festivals here!

Eco Friendly Gifts for Teens

Compostable Phone Case

Sustainable Gift Ideas for Teens

If you’re teen is addicted to their phone but wanting to support the planet – they’ll love these biodegradable phone cases for self sufficient kids.. Viva Verde make phone cases that are composed of PLA and PBAT a unique combination- new natural plant-based alternatives to plastic. All materials including the colour dyes are from plants which makes it a great eco-friendly gift.. ‎‎Their phone cases are certified, and can compost in as little as 12 weeks in industrial composting conditions which means they have little environmental impact. When you’re ready to dispose of your case, you can use the easy way and can send it back to them for composting. Check it out here. and remember to shop local!

Find our best ideas for plastic free living here…..

Bamboo EarPods

If you’re looking for the sustainable presents and a great waste-free gift- these Champion TWS Earbuds are consciously crafted from sustainable materials and upcycled materials such as REGRIND™ silicone, bamboo and natural wood fibre composites and free from harmful chemicals. What’s more, the braided charging cable is of the highest quality is made from 99% post-consumer recyclable polyester. With 8 hours of battery and a sweatproof design, the Champion TWS Earbuds are ideal for workouts or walks. They also come with recyclable packaging which is.a win! Teenagers will love their sleek design and they make a practical present for grown ups and the older generations too! They also come in white – buy them on House of Marley here.

Escape Room

For a unique gift idea, why not try an Escape Room In A Box (3 in 1)  – it gives you what you need to make your own fully immersive escape room without even having to escape the house!

This is a beautifully presented escape room with fool-proof clear instructions with hint cards, high-quality puzzles, it even comes with real lock and key! It’s a great eco friendly gift for teens. There is not just one, or two escape rooms in their escape room box, but three, all with their own distinct vibe, story, difficulty and strategy. They’re sure to hold the attention and interest of both beginner, novice and experienced escape-roomers. A great game for teens to play together!

Bamboo Power Bank

These luxury powerbanks make ideal gifts for someone who’s phone is always running out of battery. If you know someone who is constantly looking for a plug socket to charge their smartphone, then this is the personalised gift for them! They look stylish and are made out of bamboo. Bamboo is an incredibly renewable and versatile crop and has a lower carbon footprint. Although it’s tough like wood, it’s actually a type of grass and some species can grow by over a metre a day. The crop requires very little water and doesn’t need to be sprayed with pesticides or fertilisers to grow. Buy a Bamboo power bank here.

Myri Personalised Bracelets and Necklaces

For a cute personalised necklace or bracelet for teen girls, Myri has some lovely designs. They are delicate and with a choice of font for the personalisation and you add a disc for the child’s birthstone. Check out the variety of designs available here – they are all solid sterling silver and includes a gorgeous gift box. A. necklace or bracelet from Myri will become a treasured keepsake for sure and are great for special occasions!

Bamboo Wireless Phone Charger

These personalised bamboo products make great eco-friendly gifts and these wireless bamboo phone chargers are perfect for anyone who likes home décor! These charging pads look great on desks, bedside tables, kitchen counters and anywhere in your home. They would also make a great addition to a teacher’s classroom. They can be personalised, making it a great gift! Check it out here.

London Purse and reusable shopping bag

What better gift for teens this season but this quirky reusable bag with a little purse? For a waste free giftThe London Cats and Corgis Coin Purse can fit two cards and has plenty of room for your cash. You will love the sweet Cat and Corgi driving the Vendula Row train as well as the zip puller and the heart-shaped Vendula Underground logo at the front of the train. This makes a lovely gift for those that love London and want to use a reusable shopper to save plastic. Find out more here, they also do gifts cards..

SevanYays Countdown Calendars

For the teenager who’s as passionate about the planet as they are about their look – they will love a SevenYays which is a cute gift idea for older kids. SevenYays is just like an advent calendar, but for birthdays and any occasion including anniversaries, missing you, Tuesdays and whenever someone deserves a week of Yays to show them they’re loved! You can create Your Own SevenYays from over 400 great gifts, or choose one of their Ready Made boxes made from sustainable products. The SevenYays of Green Clean Beauty has a small-batch of beauty items charcoal and tea tree soap and bath melt, hidden between the organic cotton velour scrunchie, reusable makeup rounds and vegan-friendly eye pads, and nestled around the all-natural Konjac sponge and leafy green detox face mask is a secret yay. Because this box is packed with cruelty-free, biodegradable and environmentally friendly yays and Vegan Friendly. Check out SevenYays here.

Unique Gifts for Kids

Eco friendly toiletries for teens

Green toiletries are hard to.come by but NIVEA has created the NIVEA Naturally Good range which is inspired by nature containing up to 99% naturally derived ingredients and are enriched with a variety of organic ingredients such as Argan Oil, Cocoa Butter and Chamomile. The range uses up to 97% recycled plastic packaging as well making it a great choice for sustainable gifts for teens. Best thing is there is a men’s range including a bamboo razor and natural shaving and women’s range with organic oil shower gel. For great gift ideas – choose a natural skincare routine and explore the NIVEA Naturally Good range.

Experience gifts for Teens and Tweens

Buy a Gift

The best kind of sustainable gift is one which doesn’t contribute to unnecessary waste or pollute the planet. Buying a gift experience is a great idea for an eco-friendly teenager who is designed to cut down on the amount of ‘stuff’ we consume. Buy a Gift’s experiences are carbon neutral. So, you can enjoy full confidence knowing that we’ve got your peace of mind covered by offsetting the carbon used during all of their experiences. Buy a Gift has some great gifts for teens this year – check out their sustainable gifts here.I love the look of the Giant zip wire, Segway rides, Fforest Rides, Zorbing, Slide at the ArcelorMittal Orbit for Two and Activity Adventure Packages. Find all their adventure gifts for teens here that meet teen core values.

Hope you’ve found this list of green present ideas for those that care about the environment. If you’re looking for present ideas for younger kids – you’ll love our list of our favourite outdoor toys or Nature Gifts for kids. Or, if it’s family presents you’re after – check out our list for adventure loving adults and families who like spending outdoors – happy shopping!

Find more teen gift ideas here and ideas for teens here.