In today’s world, it’s more important than ever to promote sustainability and green initiatives in the workplace. An environmentally conscious workplace can create an impact on other businesses also by promoting a safe lifestyle for the environment. One way to do this is by choosing eco-friendly gifts for your colleagues or clients. Not only do sustainable gift ideas show you care for the planet, but they can inspire others to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives. There is various sustainability in the workplace ideas to start with; here are 15 eco-friendly gift ideas:
Reusable Water Bottles
Encourage your colleagues to ditch disposable plastic bottles and use reusable water bottles instead. Reusable water bottle made from stainless steel, glass, or bamboo are a great alternative to single-use plastics and encourages employees to reuse instead of using single-use plastic bottles.
Eco-Friendly Notebooks
Eco-friendly notebooks are made from recycled or sustainable materials and can be used for taking notes, doodling, or brainstorming. They’re perfect gifts for the environmentally conscious colleague who wants to reduce their carbon footprint. Choose FSC Certified notebooks or eco-friendly materials such as RPET or cork notebooks.
Bamboo Cutlery Set
Bamboo cutlery sets are reusable, lightweight, and durable, making them a great alternative to disposable plastic cutlery. They come with a bamboo fork, knife, spoon, and even chopsticks, all in a handy travel pouch.
Reusable Coffee Cup
Reusable coffee cups are perfect for colleagues who love their daily dose of caffeine on the go. They’re made from sustainable materials like bamboo or stainless steel and can be used repeatedly.
Sustainable Tote Bag
Sustainable tote bags are a great gift for colleagues who want to reduce their plastic bag usage. They’re made from sustainable materials like organic cotton or recycled polyester and can be used for groceries, work, or even as a gym bag.
Eco-Friendly Desk Plant
An eco-friendly desk plant is a great way to brighten up your colleague’s workspace while purifying the air. Choose a plant that’s easy to care for, such as a succulent or snake plant.
Organic Tea Set
An organic tea set is a great way to encourage colleagues to take a break and relax during their busy workday. Look for tea sets made from organic, fair trade ingredients and packaged in eco-friendly materials.
Environmentally Friendly Gift Boxes
Need help with what to gift your employees? You can choose from pre-made gift boxes such as green home starter kit, gifts for her, or travel or office and home kits. These eco friendly gift boxes encourage employees to start their sustainability journey with ease. You can find some of these gift baskets on the Shift Eco website.
Sustainable Gift Cards
Sustainable gift cards are an excellent option for colleagues or clients who want to choose their eco-friendly gifts. Encourage your colleagues to choose sustainable products by providing them with gift cards from sustainable brands. This enables them to choose products they will love and use. You can find sustainable gift cards on the Shift Eco website.
Bamboo Electronics
Bamboo devices are eco-friendly and stylish. Bamboo wireless chargers, speakers, and desk charging stations are examples of durable, renewable bamboo goods. Bamboo is strong and durable, making it ideal for tech devices. Bamboo is ecologically friendly because it proliferates with few resources. Bamboo devices are stylish and eco-friendly for charging phones, playing music, and organising your desk.
Plantable Stationery
Office supplies are essential products used in the workplace. Eco friendly stationery kit items have a lot of environmental impacts, and opting for sustainable stationery items can significantly impact our environment.
Shift Eco offers plantable stationery items like pens, pencils, and notebooks. These plantable stationery items can be planted once you’re done using them. After using, you just have to plant them in a pot and have your flower or vegetable at your work desk.
Eco-friendly Desk Accessories
Office Accessories are a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and add a touch of style to your workspace. Shift Eco has a variety of office supplies that are good for the environment, including bamboo pens, stands, desk organisers, mouse pads, and much more, made from recycled materials.
Soy Wax Candles
Candles add warmth and décor to many homes. Traditional candles can harm the ecosystem and humans. We have got an alternative; soy wax candles are a sustainable option. Soybean oil is used to make soy wax. Soybeans, a sustainable food, are a natural and renewable resource. Soy wax candles are recyclable and non-toxic. Soy wax candles have advantages over regular candles. First, they last longer, creating less soot and smoke than paraffin wax candles. This reduces residue and enhances indoor air quality.
Eco-friendly Merchandise
As environmental concerns continue to grow, more and more people are looking for ways to support sustainability in their daily lives. One way to do this is through eco-friendly merchandise, encompassing a wide range of products made using sustainable materials and practices. From clothing to accessories, eco-friendly merchandise offers a stylish and conscientious way to support the environment.
This can include products that are made from recycled or upcycled materials, organic materials, or materials that are biodegradable and non-toxic. Additionally, eco-friendly merchandise is manufactured using sustainable manufacturing practices such as using renewable energy sources or minimizing waste.
Recycled or Upcycled Materials
We all have heard of the 3Rs of waste management. Recycle, Reuse and Reduce. But how often do we use recycled products? Items that have been repurposed from their original use to create new products. These materials include anything from discarded fabrics to old plastic bottles and reclaimed wood.
Using recycled or upcycled materials helps to reduce waste, conserve resources, and promote sustainability by giving new life to materials that might otherwise end up in landfills. Shift Eco offers upcycled soap dishes, pencils made from newspapers, plastics, and much more.
These were a few sustainable corporate gift ideas for your next secret Santa, or client presents. By choosing eco-friendly gifts, companies can demonstrate their commitment to reducing environmental impact and encourage others to do the same. In addition to benefiting the planet, eco-friendly corporate gifting can improve a company’s reputation and relationships with clients and employees who value sustainability and encourage people to kickstart their sustainability journey.