Shopping for gifts can be hard for the traveler who already has everything. Sustainable travelers want gifts that have meaning and that help make the world a better place. All of these gifts are made with sustainable or recycled materials and are long lasting gifts that they can keep for a lifetime. These 16 Gifts for a Sustainable Traveler will help you make a decision on the best gift to give that globetrotting friend that has everything.
1. This super fun conversation starting game, so that everyone can brag about the coolest thing they’ve experienced on the road.
Get the conversation starting Paths Crossing Game from PathsCrossing Travel on Etsy. 10-20% of the proceeds will support youth and refugee empowerment.
2. These face masks made with scrap fabric will be great for keeping your favorite sustainable traveler safe on their next adventure.
Get your Sustainable, Handmade Face Mask in multiple patterns and custom sizes from DirtBabyCo on Etsy.
3. These cute earrings that are made from recycled plastics found in National Parks will be your sustainable traveler’s favorite new accessory.
Grab a pair of the Park Plastics Stud Earrings from Maracuja Workshop on Easy. Visit their shop for matching rings!
4. This handmade ornament made from recycled steel will be a beloved ornament for your favorite hiking sustainable traveler.
Grab one for your favorite state on Etsy from rvmetalshop.
5. These scrunchies made from scrap fabric are great for holding back your hair in a car, in a plane or on a train.
Get these Scrap Fabric Scrunchies from 3ConsciousCreations on Etsy.
6. This unique wooden travel journal so that no detail of their trip will ever be forgotten.
Get this Wooden Travel Journal in different wood options from twentyfiveandco on Etsy. Visit their shop for different cover designs!
7. Or these cute pocket sized travel notebooks that are perfect for jotting down a quick memory they don’t want to forget.
Get a set of 4 from PaperandCities on Etsy.
8. This travel jar, that’s perfect for saving money for their next trip. Plus, a portion of the profits is donated to 1% for the Planet!
Grab this money jar in an assortment of different colors from WideEyedWander on Etsy
9. This cute and low maintenance succulent bird house is perfect for your plant loving, sustainable traveling friend.
Get a Succulent Bird House from SucculentSalon on Etsy. They also offer mini topiaries!
10. This tea towel is perfect for anyone who loves adventure (or tea!). Sustainably made with hemp, it’s the perfect gift for your sustainable traveler.
Get your Sustainable Tea Towel from KindredCoast on Etsy.
11. Sustainable travelers love the earth and also love graphic tees! This shirt, made in the USA is a cute addition to your sustainable, traveling wardrobe.
Get the Love Your Mother Shirt in sizes XS-XL from LucidMuseCollective on Etsy.
12. This cute penguin case, perfect for carrying reusable utensils, or pens and pencils to write in a travel journal.
This cute Penguin Cutlery Case is from momshoo on Etsy.
13. Splurge on a cork map of the world where they can mark all of their adventures.
This cork map can be ordered in multiple sizes, different colors and can be 2D or 3D. You can even choose to add cute pushpins to your order. Visit the Etsy shop EnjoytheWood to see all of the options.
14. This upcycled leather and canvas passport holder is the best gift for any globetrotting sustainable traveler.
The leather on this passport holder is made from scraps that are patched together and sewn into a beautiful new product. Get it from TheZeroWasteStore on Etsy.
15. These rainbow colored picture frames made of recycled newspaper, so that your sustainable traveler can hang their memories colorfully around the house.
Recycled newspapers picture frames from ByAmberAndRose.
16. Wrap their gift uniquely in this upcycled and waterproof daypack that they can bring on their next trip.
Grab this Upcycled Daypack from TORRAINRecycledBags on Etsy.
If you’re looking for even more gifts for your sustainable traveler, check out this Easy Gift Guide for Earth-friendly Gifts. And don’t forget to pin this post for later!
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I love these ideas! I added a few to my own wish list!!!
These are some great gift ideas for travellers! I love the recycled bags and cork map… I’ve always wanted map that takes up the entire wall!!
The holidays are coming! Looks like you should add those to your wish list!
This list is one of my favorites for travel-related gifts! There are so many lists, but you have quite a few options I haven’t seen before and that I find super cool! That game looks especially fun 😀
Love all of these sustainable travel items! The penguin case is super cute and now I want one.
All great ideas but I love the cards game! It’s such a cool way to interact with people you meet on the road 🙂