Zero waste gift ideas for men that won’t break your eco-friendly heart

Giving gifts is a lovely way to show love, appreciation and gratitude to the people in your life. It is also a tricky situation to be in, especially when you need to find a balance between something creative and something useful for the person you are buying it for. Of course, here we are mostly talking about gift ideas for men and with a specific focus on sustainable, eco-friendly and zero waste. We are putting together a list of zero waste gift ideas for men in your life.

A little bit of creativity and thoughtfulness can help select a perfect gift for the men in your life. From vegan grooming products to DIY hot sauce kits, there’s something for everyone on this list. You can also look at various upcycled and recycled materials encouraging zero waste living, there are many options to make him feel special. So, this time let’s ditch the traditional gifts and go in for something out of the box. Let’s look at some ideas of zero waste gifts for men and get inspired!

There is no doubt that when gifts align with our philosophy of zero waste lifestyle it becomes more special to whom we are gifting. They can be fun, yet thoughtful and environmentally conscious at the same time! This guide is filled with eco friendly gifts idea that could work for holidays, special days like birthdays, anniversaries or just like that. Of course, also consider giving zero trash presents this year.

We’re not just talking about non-single use items either–we mean ones you can compost or give away once they’ve served their purpose!  Each of these zero waste gifts align with the philosophy of low waste living amd zero waste journey : to send no (or low) trash to landfills or incinerators, thus minimizing impact by using compostable , or reusable products. This boils down to low waste gifts that are compostable (or edible), digital, or reusable, and gifts that are packaged, shipped, and wrapped (see our zero waste gift wrapping ideas) without plastic, too. We also look beyond simply not having a negative impact.

So, this article becomes an easy guide to show how much you care for men in your life and finding a perfect zero waste gift. I’ve got a few pretty cool ideas for sustainable gifts for the fathers, brothers, grandpas, uncles, boyfriends, fiancés, husbands, and friends in your life that are without so much trash. From upcycled and recycled items, to gifts that encourage sustainable living, there are plenty of options that will make his day. So why not ditch the traditional gifts this year and go for something truly unique?

Vegan zero waste shaving kit:

Men enjoy their shaving routine, why not spice that up with a something fun and unique. Help your man ditch disposable razors and switch to a stainless-steel razor.

Ideas to build a pro shaving kit:

• Natural Shave Bar with no or minimal packaging, made with plant based ingredients, cruelty free and non toxic skin loving ingredients. Our recommendation is to try Tangie’s shave bar which is natural, zero waste and cruelty free with the best plant-based ingredients to pamper your skin.
• For a closer, clean shave, adding a shaving brush made with  high-quality fibers, FSC certified Community Trade Russian birch wood, made with bamboo, synthetic nylon, etc and either a metallic or a wooden handle.
• Safety razors are made of long-lasting stainless steel and the blades are recyclable, making it a completely waste free razor. Pro tip is when you’re done with your blades, collect them, and then take them to your local recycling center – just don’t put them in your curbside bin.
• Aftershave could be an add on for a perfect finish to this awesome shaving kit you put together. There are many zero waste options available.
• Beard oil is another great add on to moisture and conditioner those tres.

A natural skincare set: Men’s skincare routine is very different from women’s mainly due to the texture of their skin. However, everyone loves to be pampered and taken care.

So, if your man loves taking care of his skin, you could gift him natural skincare set which could include zero waste body bars, moisturizer, body lotions etc.

Tangie has recently launched a whole range of masculine products including body bars Spice-e-licious and Peppermint power which are specifically curated for men.

The scents are divine and rustic, just the way majority of men prefer it.

Look for brands with minimal or zero waste packaging and of course vegan and cruelty free brands.

 

 

 

Hair Care Bundle: It’s a known fact that the hair care routine of men is quite different from women. Even though the steps are similar, products and techniques are pretty unique. If your man is very particular about a haircare routine, then gifting him a hair care bundle which best suits his needs could be a great idea.

You can also build a haircare bundle for your man by opting for natural, vegan and non-toxic shampoo bars and conditioner bars specially designed for men’s hair. Men

Because again there is a lot of difference between his hair and her hair.

Pair it up with shampoo and conditioner drying disks, bamboo comb and hair oil etc and voila you have a perfect hair care bundle.

There are many shampoo and conditioner bar options available in the market, you can opt for the right one depending on hair type, favorite scent or scent free etc. Tangie’s latest masculine hair care products are really good and they have a variety of natural scents such as cedarwood, pine, sagewood etc.

 

Faux leather wallet – There is a lot of variety when it comes to recycled, upcycled materials being used to make products such as belts and wallets.

Faux leather completely mimics feel and look of leather but it 100% cruelty free and absolutely ethical.

This alternative offers us with good quality products without harming an animal in the process.

Look for a funky one made with sustainable materials such as cork, cloth etc.

It’s the perfect size for fitting in his pocket, and he’ll love knowing that it’s eco-friendly too.

 

 

 

Reusable coffee mug – If you know a guy who can’t get enough caffeine?

Help him ditch the disposable cups with this reusable coffee mug.

These are usually made from BPA-free plastic and come with a convenient carrying loop.

These reusable coffee mug is an excellent eco-friendly alternative to single use plastic cups.

 

 

 

Reusable Water Bottle: For the fitness enthusiast, help him stay hydrated on the go with a reusable water bottle.

Look for one made from stainless steel or glass.

You can choose based on his favorite color, game, movie etc just to personalise your gift.

There are so many funky options available in the market.

 

 

 

 

 

DIY hot sauce kit: For the men who love cooking, you can gift your man with a specially curated DIY hot sauce kit.

These kits usually come with everything needed to make delicious hot sauce at home including spices, vinegar and fresh peppers.

Most of these kits come with all the ingredients, equipments and instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beeswax food wraps: Ditch the plastic wrap in favor of beeswax wrap!

It’s perfect for wrapping up sandwiches, snacks, and leftovers.Plus, it’s reusable so it’ll help reduce waste.

These would make an ideal alternative to plastic bags and wrap in the kitchen.

However, it needs to be replaced and composted every year.

The planet-focused man in your life will appreciate the thought with this set of sustainability-sourced wraps to be a great gift.

 

 

 

So, whenever a holiday or special day is approaching, and you come to those not so familiar names on your list like a coworker or your friend’s husband. It is completely fine that you may not know what these men in your life need! Whoever it is, I do hope our article gave you some much needed list of gift ideas for men they will appreciate and use. Buying a gift for someone who you don’t know so well can be daunting task especially if you are following a zero-waste living and totally keen on keeping it plastic free.

We do hope you enjoyed reading through this article and our ideas to make zero waste gift for men a tad bit easier during the holiday season.

Let us know in the comments below which one of these ideas did you use and if you have any more suggestions or ideas for the benefit of other readers that you’d like to contribute.