9 Sustainable Wedding Gifts That Newlyweds Will Love
Giving newlyweds a sustainable wedding gift can do two great things at once.
You get to give something useful for them to start off their journey, and you get to help the planet.
A win-win for everybody. We all know it’s hard enough finding a gift for someone. You may feel like it’d be even harder to find a sustainable one.
In actuality, there are lots of sustainable wedding gifts to choose from. Here’s our list of the top eco-friendly wedding gifts to give to a newlywed couple.
1. Sustainable blanket
Winter nights can get really cold. Newlywed couples can enjoy cuddling up in this sustainable cross throw blanket.
It’s made of 100% recycled materials, using 49% recycled plastic bottles and 51% recycled cotton.
The resulting impact is 2250 gallons of water are saved, and 12 plastic bottles stay out of the ocean.
It’s recommended that the product be handwashed rather than machine washed.
Clean it with a soft cloth using biodegradable phosphate-free soap and water.
2. Zero waste cleaning supplies
When moving to an apartment or home, newlyweds will need cleaning supplies.
Supernatural creates a variety of zero waste cleaning supplies. One example is their refillable glass spray bottles.
As you may or may not know, plastic often ends up in our oceans. It kills many sea creatures that mistake it for food.
Using refillable glass spray bottles reduces the plastic in our ocean. It maintains our ecosystem as well.
3. Chef board
The Chef board is an excellent gift for newlyweds that are avid cooks in the kitchen.
The Budapest’s chef board is made of 100% repurposed wood. Repurposed wood is wood that was salvaged from any old structures.
That means no new trees had to be cut down to make this product. It’s not only environmentally friendly, it has an artistic look to it.
It can make for a great way to serve appetizers.
4. Organic cotton sheets
Organic cotton sheets are more able to resist wrinkles than regular sheets.
No toxic chemicals are used in the growing of organic cotton. That means less damage to the soil and less impact on the air.
The production of organic cotton takes 88% less water and 62% less energy.
Most consumers find organic cotton sheets to be softer and more comfortable than regular cotton sheets
5. Ceramic bowl
Ceramic bowls can be an artsy new addition to a newlywed’s dishes. These bowls are handmade by artisans in Nepal.
The group that hires them, Everest Pottery, follows fair trade practices.
This means the workers are given safe working conditions, work benefits, and fair pay.
The use of ceramic to make the bowls is more sustainable than plastic, metal, and even glass.
The energy used to make ceramic bowls is much lower than other materials.
Ceramic is also more durable, which means a newlywed couple can enjoy these for a long time.
6. Copper drinkware
Anybody can get a set of glass cups as a wedding gift. You can step up your gift giving game by getting the copper drinkware.
As the name indicates, it’s made of 100% recycled copper. These copper cups are resistant to corrosion and durable.
The product is not only a good eco-friendly gift to give, it has a unique look that stands out above the rest.
While you’re at it, you may even want to consider some of their copper cookware as well.
7. Valencia pitcher
The Valencia Pitcher is made of 100% recycled glass. Glass made from recycled glass helps to reduce air pollution by 20%, and water pollution by 50%.
Also, glass that’s recycled reduces the space that takes up landfills.
When landfills are overfilled, it can elevate levels of gases in the air nearby. That can cause issues such as coughing, headaches, and eye irritation.
Needless to say, gifting a Valencia Pitcher will help do a lot of good for our environment.
8. Organic cotton towels
Just as organic cotton blankets are really soft, the same is true for organic cotton towels too.
These towels were ethically made in a Fair Trade Certified factory.
There’s been a long unfortunate history of people working in sweat shops.
It’s important that the people making your products work in safe conditions and are fairly payed.
With a factory being Fair Trade Certified, you can be assured of that. Additionally, these waffle terry towels are much lighter than regular towels.
It’s because of that they dry faster. Additionally, organic cotton is not made with harmful chemicals like regular cotton.
The chemicals in regular cotton can cause skin allergies in some people.
9. Votive candle holder set
The votive candle holder set is another sustainable gift made of recycled glass. Newlyweds will enjoy the unique design of this product.
It adds a nice ambiance for a romantic evening at home.
The product is created by Newly. They’re a company that focuses on high end home goods made from recycled materials.
The products are made in small batches to minimize use of resources and energy.
It’s not always easy figuring out what present to give newlyweds. If nothing else, finding something that they’ll need will usually work.
It’s become more possible with each year to find good gifts that support the cause of sustainability.
All of these products would be great to give to newlyweds, and good to give for the environment.
