Happy Holidays from MBDC! To celebrate the season of giving, we have rounded up the best gifts to give all of the sustainably-minded consumers on your list. From beauty and wellness products to home décor, all items on this list were assessed by MBDC for the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Products Program, where they are analyzed in the following five categories: material health, product circularity, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship and social fairness.
Check out the list of items below and where to find them:
For skincare lovers:
Abyssinian Oil Advanced Skincare by Beauty Kitchen
Abyssinian oil is sustainably sourced and supports natural ecosystems, doing good for both your skin and the environment. The line is also cruelty-free and contains no microplastics. In accordance with the Return, Refill, Repeat program, all of the product packaging from Beauty Kitchen can be sent back to the brand to be washed and reused.
Where to find it: Amazon
Cradle to Cradle Certified® GOLD
For those looking for sustainable hair care:
Garnier Fructis and Garnier Whole Blends
Garnier Fructis and Whole Blends Hair Care lines are made with eco designed formulas, and all packaging is made with 100% recycled plastic. It is a gift that is healthy for both your hair and the planet! You can also shop for these products on Amazon, where they have earned the Amazon Climate Friendly Badge for their commitment to sustainability.
Where to find it: Amazon
Cradle to Cradle Certified® SILVER
For those into sustainable fashion:
C&A Skinny Jeans
These classic skinny jeans are both stretchy and sustainable, making the perfect gift for someone looking for eco-friendly fashion solutions.
Where to find it: C&A
Cradle to Cradle Certified® GOLD
For those in search of a new fragrance:
Henry Rose
This genderless line of fine fragrance scents make the perfect gift for anyone on your list. MBDC worked with Henry Rose and flavors and fragrances industry leader, IFF, to disclose 100% of ingredients–setting a new precedent for transparency in fine fragrance and personal care. The following scents are covered by the certificate: Dark is Night, Fog, Henry Rose Last Light, Torn, Jake’s House, Queens & Monsters, Smyth, Windows Down, Flora Carnivora.
Where to find it: Henry Rose
Cradle to Cradle Certified® SILVER
For someone looking for safe home items:
Blueland The Clean Essentials
This best-selling gift set includes foaming hand soap, multi-surface cleaner, bathroom cleaner, and glass and mirror cleaner. The kit also includes four reusable bottles with refill tablets packaged in compostable paper. You can order refills online or subscribe to them so you never have to throw away plastics or cleaning products again!
Where to find it: Blueland
C2C Certified Material Health Certificate™ PLATINUM
For someone who loves warm winter décor:
Pendleton’s Eco-Wise Wool Blanket
These soft blankets and throws, made with renewable wool, come in a number of styles and designs. They are also machine washable and hold their color through every wash, making them a great piece of décor to give anyone this winter.
Where to find it: Pendleton USA
Cradle to Cradle Certified® SILVER
Learn more about the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Products Program here for the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute
