Christmas is fast approaching and you're probably already asking yourself the fateful question: what can I give my loved ones? At Meanwhile Boutique, we have plenty of gift ideas to share. After sharing our eco-friendly gift ideas under 20 euros and our ethical suggestions for non-material gifts, it's time to tackle Christmas. In this selection, discover 10 eco-friendly gift ideas for all families and budgets.
1 - Eco-friendly gift idea for Christmas: the mini hoop earrings - Les Parfaites by La Jungle Bijoux
Gold hoop earrings - €39
Values:
👤 Craftsmanship
🇪🇺 Made in Europe
💎 Limited edition
🚺 Women Empowerment (Women only)
👤 Craftsmanship
🇪🇺 Made in Europe
💎 Limited edition
🚺 Women Empowerment (Women only)
These gold hoop earrings bathe your face in a golden glow without being extravagant. Designed in Barcelona using traditional craftsmanship, they combine durability and understated elegance. Their small diameter makes them perfect for stacking with other jewelry or for minimalist looks. The gold-plated brass base ensures optimal resistance and is nickel-free, making it suitable for sensitive skin. An essential and versatile gift that your mother, sister, or aunt can wear to the office with a structured blouse or with an oversized t-shirt on the weekend. Discover other handcrafted jewelry in the La Jungle Bijoux collection.
2 - Eco-friendly gift idea for Christmas: the unisex sweatshirt by Lundi au Soleil
Organic cotton unisex sweatshirt I Longue Vue - €75
🌿 Organic
🤚🏼 Craftsmanship
🐨 Vegan
✅ Certified
✅ Certified
You don't need to reach for the moon to find an ethical sweatshirt. The French brand Lundi au Soleil offers a unisex sweater designed by Moroccan artisans using organic cotton and recycled polyester. The small embroideries are also handcrafted in a workshop in Paris. The brand has the FairWear label, which guarantees good working conditions during production. An eco-friendly gift idea that will delight both girls and boys.
3 - Eco-friendly gift idea for Christmas:
Relationship card game to get to know each other better 90 questions
Relationship card game to get to know each other better 90 questions - from €29.99
🇪🇺 Made in Europe
🌳 Forest preservation
👐🏽 Social and solidarity impact
👤 Craftsmanship
🚺 Women Empowerment (Women only)
🧴 Zero plastic
🌳 Forest preservation
👐🏽 Social and solidarity impact
👤 Craftsmanship
🚺 Women Empowerment (Women only)
🧴 Zero plastic
We rarely ask ourselves the real questions. For lack of time, courage, or simply opportunity. Open 90 questions from complices and give yourselves time to talk. These cards invite two people to have real, trusting conversations. To get closer, whether among friends or as a couple. Because these 90 questions break the ice and open hearts, inviting honesty and compliments, challenging, bringing a smile to your face, leaving you speechless, or getting to the heart of things.
4 - Eco-friendly gift idea for Christmas: the recycled paper illustration by Ici Jozi
Values:
🧴 Zero plastic
🇫🇷 Made In France
🇪🇺 Made In Europe
🤚🏼 Craftsmanship
💎Limited edition
✅ Certified
Ici Jozi are illustrations made from 100% recycled paper. The creations are designed at an Imprim'vert certified Parisian printer. The prints are made to order to avoid overproduction. The illustrations convey a committed message and aim to raise awareness about topics with ecological and human values. As an added bonus, the packaging is made from recycled materials and certified plastic-free to combat waste. The ethical gift idea ideal for lovers of beautiful committed illustrations.
Two-tone vegan apple leather handbag - €299.00
Values:
♻️ Recycling
🇫🇷 Made in France
🌀 Zero waste lifestyle
🐨 Vegan
👤 Craftsmanship
💎 Limited edition
🔁 Upcycling
🗓️ Made to order
The Koyubi bag is a refined accessory, designed to be carried by hand, on the shoulder, or crossbody thanks to its detachable handles. Combining practicality and timeless design, this bag is the perfect companion for everyday use with a touch of sophistication. Made from "apple skin", a leather-look material made from apples, this handbag embodies modern luxury that respects both the environment and local craftsmanship.
6 - Eco-friendly gift idea for Christmas: Zèta children's shoes made from recycled materials
Vegan shoes for children I Lila - €89
Values:
♻️ Recycling
🌀 Zero waste lifestyle
🤚🏼 Craftsmanship
🇪🇺 Made in Europe
✅ Certified
If you want to give a pair of sneakers to a child for Christmas, you will surely find your joy and a zero-waste gift at Zèta. This French brand offers an eco-friendly mini collection for little feet. And like all the pairs in its collection, the lilac model is made from 100% recycled and/or recyclable materials: an eco-friendly alternative. In their workshop in Portugal, Zèta artisans use a plant-based material made from cereals for the outer part of the sneakers. The insole is made from recycled foam while the lining is made from mesh, made from plastic bottles recovered from the Mediterranean. Available in different sizes and colors: navy blue, orange and green. An eco-friendly gift idea for children at Christmas.
7 - Eco-friendly gift idea for Christmas: 3D printed candle holders
Set of 2 Buren 3D printed candle holders - €19
Values:
🇫🇷 Made in France
🗓️ Made to order
🌿 Organic
🇪🇺 Made in Europe
For an original Christmas table, the French brand Matte offers Buren 3D printed candle holders, which stand out for their modern design and colorful appearance, a gift that adds an artistic touch to your decor. Decorative accessories that bring personality and originality to interiors, their products are made from bio-based materials such as corn starch. The little extra? These candle holders are multi-purpose, perfect for various events or to add charm to your interiors, whatever the atmosphere, because the candle holders are available in 3 colors. An eco-friendly gift idea for lovers of interior decoration.
8 - Eco-friendly gift idea for Christmas: the coffret of Elephas moringa care
Oils and creams set - Mix & Match - for €42
Values:
♻️ Recycling
🌀 Zero waste lifestyle
🇫🇷 Made in France
🐨 Vegan
🌿 Organic
🚺 Women Empowerment (Women only)
✅ Certified
Natural beauty products, an ideal gift set! What could be more useful as an eco-friendly gift for Christmas? Cahe Cosmetics offers a gift set with all the essentials for taking care of your skin. It includes: a moisturizing cream and two beauty oils. The French brand makes a point of the origin of the products, the transparency of tests, and production to reduce overproduction and overconsumption. Thus, it promotes a 100% natural composition.
All cosmetics are Ecocert Greenlife certified according to the Cosmos Organic standard. The perfect eco-friendly gift idea to please lovers of skincare. It is possible to buy these products separately: discover the entire Cahé Cosmetics collection.
9 - Eco-friendly Christmas idea: the Hindbag organic cotton sling banana bag
Eco-friendly sling bag I Olivia - €42
Values:
⚖️ Fair trade
🏡 Made In Local
👐🏽 Social and solidarity impact
🤚🏼 Craftsmanship / expertise
🐨 Vegan
Designed in France and made by an Indian NGO, this sling bag is made of organic cotton. Available in several colors, it is perfect for storing all your belongings. The big plus: the Hindbag brand gives 40% of the sale price back to the association with which it works to have its accessories made. This sling bag is available in different colors: discover the entire Hindbag collection.
10 - Eco-friendly Christmas gift idea: the eco-designed travel backgammon
Foldable eco-designed travel backgammon in denim blue - €69
Values:
♻️ Recycling
🇫🇷 Made in France
🌀 Zero-waste lifestyle
🏠 Made in Local
💎 Limited edition
🔁 Upcycling
The Tric Trac travel backgammon reimagines a timeless board game with an eco-friendly and modern approach. Made from upcycled jeans available in several colors, and completed with recycled plastic pieces, it is designed to be aesthetic, practical, and environmentally friendly. Compact, lightweight, and carefully folded to the size of a wallet, it easily slips into your luggage or can be given as a unique gift.
To take with you on vacation or a weekend trip, this travel backgammon rolls up and stores easily in a suitcase without taking up space. A fun and practical game that brings parents and children together around a table. The eco-friendly gift idea to give to someone who loves board games.
11 - Eco-friendly Christmas gift idea: a recycled paper figurine made by Dame Pach Bangkok
Values:
♻️ Recycling
⚖️ Fair trade
👤 Expertise
💎 Limited edition
🧬 Unique item
🧴 Zero plastic
Bring an artistic and committed touch to your home with this magnificent handcrafted recycled paper statue. Shaped by hand by Thai artist Atchara, each piece is unique and seems almost alive, as if the figures were talking to each other. Made from office paper destined for the trash, this artwork gives a second life to the material while carrying a powerful message. Whether placed on a piece of furniture or directly on the floor, it fits perfectly into an original and responsible decor. The ideal eco-friendly and ethical Christmas gift for an art lover who appreciates committed art and unique pieces.
12 - Eco-friendly gift idea: the Meanwhile Boutique gift card
Meanwhile Boutique gift card - from €10
Still haven't found anything that convinced you? Don't worry, we offer the Meanwhile Boutique gift card. With over a hundred brands and more than 1,000 trendy and ethical products, choice is not what you'll be lacking. With a value from 10 to 200 euros, the card is valid for 6 months. It is sent by email and can be used on the website or at our physical events.
Still haven't found what you're looking for? Other eco-friendly Christmas gift ideas can be discovered on Meanwhile Boutique.
Article written by Sandra Galo Martins and Soukeyna Pfister Diousse
