21 Ultimate Sustainable Gift Guide For This Diwali!
Want to take an eco-friendly route and gift sustainable products to your loved ones this Diwali?
Don’t worry! We have you covered. Diwali is officially the season of showering your loved one with goodies! From assorted dry fruits, sweets, and personalized gifts, this is a perfect time to treat your friends and family. This festival of lights is a treat but often brings a lot of waste after the festivities. According to the sources, every year, more than 800 tons of plastic waste is collected on the day after Diwali.
This year, why don’t you become mindful and give eco-friendly, ethical, handmade, and sustainable gifts to show true love toward the environment and its people?
What makes a gift sustainable?
Sustainable gifts take a conscious and mindful approach to make the world healthier and happier. These gifts are made up of high-quality materials, are ethically sourced, and are people and planet-friendly. Below are a few criteria that make a gift sustainable:
- Biodegradable
- Handmade
- Sustainably-sourced and produced
- Low-impact on environment
- Reusable
- Plastic-free packaging
The ultimate sustainable gift guide this Diwali!
We’ve compiled an ultimate gift guide packed with eco-conscious ideas, including everything from luxury self-care items to vegan and sugar-free goodies. We have steered clear from the boring and standard eco-friendly gifts- because we know you love unusual and gorgeous finds!
For Chai Lovers!
- STRAWBERRY CHAMPAGNE TEA
BRAND: OH CHA
BUDGET: SAVE
PRODUCT INFO:
A perfect treat for people who love a refreshing fusion of flavourful fruity and floral tea. This combination of Darjeeling Black tea, fresh strawberries, raisins, and rose petals is delightful! An ultimate gift for tangy tea lovers, this strawberry tea is an undisputed champion!
2. DESSERT TEA GIFT PACK
BRAND: OH CHA
BUDGET: SPEND
PRODUCT INFO:
A perfect gift to give a gourmet experience for tea lovers. This artisanal dessert gift box consists of 3 Exotic Dessert teas- Blueberry Cheesecake Tea, Red Velvet Tea, and Mint Chocolate Tea. An excellent gift for sweet tooth and cheesecake lovers. A must-have on your shopping list!
3. GODDESS LAKSHMI GIFT SET
BRAND: ISVARA
BUDGET: SPEND
PRODUCT INFO:
Each element of this contemporary gift set is handmade and specially curated to create lasting impressions on their taste buds! This breathtaking gift set includes The Herb Basket tea, Kāṃsya bronze tea strainer, Iśvara forest honey, Floral petite candles, Sheesham wood teaspoon, and a gorgeous gift box adorned by Goddess Lakshmi.
4. HERBAL TEA GIFT SET
BRAND: ISVARA
BUDGET: SPLURGE
PRODUCT INFO:
A perfect blend to rejuvenate the senses with handcrafted tea blends! A great gift set to tantalize the taste buds with the following: Kashmiri Kahwah, The Herb Basket, Tale of Two Teas, White Fusion, The Royal Brew, Symphony of Spices
For Chocolate Lovers!
5. VEGAN CRIMSON RED CHOCOLATE DATES
BRAND: THE DATE BOX
BUDGET: SAVE
PRODUCT INFO:
A perfect gift for date lovers! These vegan, luscious, smooth chocolate-covered dates with almond crunch are made up of all-natural ingredients. A great gift for health-conscious and calorie trackers.
6. HANDMADE CRUNCHY DATES ENERGY BALLS
BRAND: THE DATE BOX
BUDGET: SPEND
PRODUCT INFO:
A perfect gift for health-conscious and snack lovers. This set of premium dates melted in the crunch of almonds, pistachio, and walnut is topped with honey! A healthy and mouth-watering gift set!
7. CHOCOLATE COATED ALMONDS FILLED DATES BOX
BRAND: THE DATE BOX
BUDGET: SPLURGE
PRODUCT INFO:
A perfect gift for date, almond, and chocolate lovers! These luscious, smooth chocolate-covered dates with almond crunch are handmade with all-natural ingredients. The best part is it is vegan. A great gift set for health-conscious and calorie trackers.
For Attar Connoisseurs!
8. GULAB ATTAR PERFUME
BRAND: BOOND FRAGRANCES
BUDGET: SAVE
PRODUCT INFO:
A perfect gift for an attar lover! Made out of Kannauj Gulab, this enticing and ethereal fragrance is handcrafted and made with love! For someone who loves roses, this would be heaven!
9. ATTAR PERFUME | DAYDREAM
BRAND: KASTOOR
BUDGET: SPEND
PRODUCT INFO:
The perfect gift for floral scent lovers! This beautiful concoction is made of Rose Musk, Lavender, and Lilies. A well-balanced fragrance that smells like a garden filled with fresh flowers!
10. AMBER REGAL FRAGRANCE
BRAND: NASO
BUDGET: SPLURGE
PRODUCT INFO:
Made from one of the most ancient perfume ingredients, Saffron! This heady, earthy scent is sourced from the valleys of Kashmir. A must-have gift for the attar lovers!
For Candle Lovers!
11. HANDMADE SOY WAX CANDLES
BRAND: PRAVAAH INDIA
BUDGET: SAVE
PRODUCT INFO:
A perfect gift for candle lovers. These handmade candles are made from love with zero waste and are vegan. This set of candles is soy-based and comes with 3 scintillating earthy fragrances in an earthen pot.
12. WILD ORANGE & VANILLA – CARNELIAN CANDLE
BRAND: HANDCRAFTED LUMIERE
BUDGET: SPEND
PRODUCT INFO:
A perfect gift for your spiritual friends. This hand-poured, 100% natural soy wax in heavenly Vanilla & Sweet Orange essential oil is a must-have for candle lovers. This candle is also adorned with carnelian crystals known for their abundance properties.
13. DROP PEAR SCULPTED AROMA PASTEL CANDLES
BRAND: ATHENA SHOKUNIN
BUDGET: SPLURGE
PRODUCT INFO:
These cute drop-pear-shaped handmade candles are perfect for decor lovers. These candles are soy wax-based, organic, and 100% vegan. A treat for candle lovers!
14. SCENTED CANDLE GIFT SET
BRAND: RAD LIVING
BUDGET: SPLURGE
PRODUCT INFO:
Perfect candle set of 9 votive candles, with unique and thoughtfully curated fragrances. You get Nag Champa, Majestic Mogra, Apple Frangipani, Divine Lotus, Rosewood, Holy Basil, Sandalwood Musk, Cinnamon Rosemary, and Rose Water.
For Stationary Hoarders!
15. GET COOKIN’ RECIPE JOURNAL
BRAND: GOING POSTALL
BUDGET: SAVE
PRODUCT INFO:
An ideal gift for gourmet lovers! This 120-page recipe journal is a perfect gift for foodies who love cooking up storms. This journal is great for storing family recipes and passing them down to the next generations.
16. WELLNESS JOURNAL
BRAND: AMRUTAM
BUDGET: SPEND
PRODUCT INFO:
A wellness journal for the journaling queens and kings. This undated ayurvedic-inspired lifestyle journal has the five elements of nature, also known as “Panchmahabhutas” in Vedas. A perfect journal that’s a great companion during traveling. Filled with quotes and inspirational guides for living a more holistic lifestyle.
17. ABUNDANCE GIFT HAMPER
BRAND: PAPERDOM
BUDGET: SPLURGE
PRODUCT INFO:
This stationery kit is a perfect hamper for sustainability lovers. The hamper consists of a banana fiber box, a B5-size daily planner, a pocket-sized notepad, envelopes, name tags, a handcrafted macrame bookmark, and tree-free pencils.
For Home Decor Fanatics!
18. TRINKET TRAY
BRAND: SUITE NO 8
BUDGET: SAVE
PRODUCT INFO:
An eccentric trinket dish for storing jewels, knick-knacks, and sweets. This evil eye-inspired dish is a perfect addition to your decor collection. This almond-colored stoneware is for decor lovers who enjoy cute organizers.
19. HANDCRAFTED GREEN CERAMIC STAR-SHAPED PLATTER
BRAND: TURKISH CLAY
BUDGET: SAVE
PRODUCT INFO:
A star-shaped ceramic platter, perfect for snacks and knick-knacks. This handmade platter is a conversation starter at parties. The unique shape is eye-catching when paired with other bowls and mugs!
20. TROPICAL WOODEN SERVING BOWL
BRAND: NESTROOTS
BUDGET: SPEND
PRODUCT INFO:
A great centerpiece for your dining table. These decals printed enamel bowls come in different prints and designs. This beautiful mango wooden bowl is eye-catching and great for serving snacks!
21. WOODEN SERVING TRAY
BRAND: SILKEN
BUDGET: SPLURGE
PRODUCT INFO:
This handmade serving tray is a perfect gift for cheese platter lovers. The design is inspired by pristine icy oceans and is made of Acacia Wood. The handcrafted gold polish handles add a royal touch to this gorgeous tray!
We hope this list helps you take a greener and more sustainable route this gifting season!