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Our editors have researched and tested sustainable brands for the past 10 years — these are our top choices for eco-friendly gift boxes you can send to loved ones.
Monthly subscription boxes are a creative gift for friends and family that offer love well into the new year. Gift boxes are also a fun and exciting way to learn about, as well as try, the latest conscious brands and products. Below you will find a curated list of sustainable subscription boxes specializing in clean living, zero-waste, self-care, parenting, nature, and more. Many offer one-time purchase options, as well as monthly subscriptions. And some even ship internationally!
Why sign up for a subscription box?
Signing up for a subscription box is like sending your future self a surprise gift each month — and who doesn’t love that? Whether it’s fashion, beauty, wellness, or snacks, these curated boxes make discovering new favorites effortless and fun, often including full-sized or exclusive products at a great value. Plus, many subscription services are becoming more eco-conscious, using recyclable packaging, offsetting emissions, and offering refillable or reusable items to help reduce waste. It’s a convenient and more sustainable way to shop mindfully, try before you commit, and support brands that prioritize the planet.
Our criteria:
Our editors are committed to highlighting brands that align with our values of sustainability, ethical practices, and conscious living. Our team has researched and tested each subscription box to ensure it meets the following standards:
- SUSTAINABLE & ETHICAL PRACTICES | These subscription brands prioritize environmental stewardship and fair labor practices. Many of these companies hold third-party certifications, reflecting their commitment to sustainability and ethical operations.
- CLEAN, SAFE PRODUCTS | The products included are natural, non-toxic, and of high quality, ensuring they are safe for both consumers and the planet.
- THOUGHTFUL BRAND EXPERIENCE | We support small businesses and emerging brands that offer exceptional customer service and a personalized experience, making each subscription box feel special and intentional.
We continuously update our selections to include new and innovative brands that uphold these principles, ensuring our readers have access to the best ethical subscription box options available.
If you’re looking for other last-minute gift ideas check out our roundups of book subscription boxes and wine club subscriptions!
1. Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Deluxe Box
Best For | New moms
Ethics | Organic cotton, recycled packaging, renewable energy & water conservation
Price | $150
The Baby Bee Box® Deluxe Gift Set from Burt’s Bees is the ultimate gift for new parents, packed with three months’ worth of newborn essentials in one beautifully curated box. From soft bodysuits, bibs, and burp cloths to a cozy wearable blanket and cuddly toy, it covers everything a baby needs for comfort and care. The set also includes gentle Burt’s Bees Baby shampoo & wash and a charming board book, making it both practical and thoughtful. With free shipping and sustainably made products, it’s a present that’s as considerate for parents as it is for baby.
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2. AG1 Full Foundation Stack
Best For | Health enthusiasts
Ethics | Clinically backed, third-party tested, free from 280 banned substances, NSF certified
Price | $108
AG1’s Full Foundation Stack from is a standout gift for anyone serious about health and wellness. This all-in-one bundle combines AG1’s Daily Health Drink with AG Omega3 and a free bottle of vitamin D3+K2, giving your body a boost in energy, digestion, immunity, and brain support. With convenient travel packs, a welcome kit with shaker and scoop, and clinically backed ingredients, it makes staying on top of nutrition effortless whether at home or on-the-go. Perfect for health enthusiasts, this thoughtfully curated bundle is as practical as it is nourishing!
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3. Rishi Loose Leaf Tea of the Month
Best For | Tea lovers
Ethics | Organic cultivation techniques, direct trade
Price | $85+
The Rishi Tea Club offers a monthly journey for tea enthusiasts through a curated selection of loose leaf teas. Each delivery introduces a new, carefully chosen tea — whether light greens and whites, dark blacks and Pu’er, caffeine-free botanicals, or a mix of favorites — so the recipient can explore a variety of flavors right at home. The first shipment even comes with a sleek glass teapot, making it easy to steep the perfect cup right away. With three- or six-month subscription options, it’s a gift that keeps delighting month after month.
4. Blueland Clean Suite Kit
Best For | New homeowners & tenants
Ethics | Plastic-free formulas, clean formulas, eco-friendly packaging, Cradle to Cradle certified, USDA BioPreferred
Price | $98
Blueland’s Clean Suite Kit isn’t just about keeping your home sparkling — it’s a fully eco-friendly cleaning experience that includes a variety of powerful products that’ll keep your home clean without toxic chemicals like parabens and phthalates. We love that you can subscribe based on your actual needs, not on a one-size-fits-all schedule. From plastic-free laundry tablets and toilet bowl cleaners to refillable hand soaps and dish powders, every item is designed to work hard without harsh chemicals or waste.
5. Earthlove Eco Lifestyle Giftbox
Best For | Boxes to gift to a friend
Ethics | Fair trade, sustainable, cruelty-free, low impact packaging, carbon-neutral shipping, gives back
Price | $75
The founder of the Earthlove box is also the founder of a sustainable farm in Washington, and these curated boxes are an extension of her goal to cultivate holistic living within communities by bringing more “earth” into people’s lives. Boxes include six to eight natural and earth-friendly products that also give back to environmental nonprofits. Our favorite pick is the One Gift Box which is a curated eco-wellness package designed to help recipients live more sustainably and mindfully, featuring a mix of items like sustainable swaps, snacks, tea, body care, and home goods. Available in vegan or regular options and three sizes, each box supports a different environmental non-profit and comes with a complimentary notecard for a personal touch.
6. Uncommon Goods Grow Your Zone Organic Seed Kit
Best For | Plant parents
Ethics | Eco-friendly packaging, gives back
Price | $60
The Grow Your Zone Seed Bank Gift Set from Uncommon Goods is a one-of-a-kind present for plant parents, offering 32 organic seeds tailored to your USDA region for veggies, fruits, herbs, and flowers. Housed in a beautiful wooden box with labeled, reusable containers, this beautifully curated set makes it easy to grow a thriving, seasonal garden while keeping seeds fresh and organized. Whether your gifting this box to a seasoned gardener or a beginner grower, this kit will offer a wealth of knowledge and a fun experience for both!
7. Boarderie Cheese & Charcuterie Board
Best For | Dinner party hosts
Ethics | Sourced from artisan producers from around the world
Price | $139+
Boarderie’s cheese boards make an irresistible gift for anyone who loves hosting dinner parties. Arriving fully assembled and chilled, each board features 17 hand-selected artisan cheeses paired with nuts, dried fruits, chocolates, crackers, and a beautiful acacia wood serving board with bamboo cutlery — all ready to serve with zero prep! For those who prefer a vegetarian option, there’s also an option with no meat, making it easy to delight every guest while elevating any gathering. 🧀
8. Grounds For Change Variety Box
Best For | Coffee lovers
Ethics | Fair trade certified, plants trees, carbon offsets
Price | $72
If you know someone who loves exploring a variety of bold, fair trade, and organic coffee flavors, they’ll love the 4×12 Coffee Sampler from Grounds For Change. Featuring four of their most popular 12oz bags including single-origin favorites like Guatemala “Quetzal” and Ethiopia “Yirgacheffe”, each bag is freshly roasted to order and packaged to preserve peak freshness. For those who can’t get enough, a Coffee Explorer subscription is also available, delivering two new bags of carefully curated single-origin and blended coffees each month. Your loved one will think of you every time brew a fresh batch each morning. ☕
9. Flamingo Estate The Garden Tour Box
Best For | Luxurious home goods
Ethics | Locally sourced ingredients from Flamingo Estate in Los Angeles, CA
Price | $240
Flamingo Estate’s Garden Tour gift box boasts a 4.9-star average review and we can see why. Perfect for wellness enthusiasts, home chefs, or anyone who enjoys a sensory, botanical experience, this box is filled to the brim with high-quality, artisanal, and nature-inspired treats. This curated set includes a sustainably-made rosemary clary Ssage hand soap and body wash, a Tuscan rosemary candle, raw wildflower honey, and heritage extra virgin olive oil. Beautifully packaged in an embossed gift box and topped with a grosgrain bow, this set truly makes for a jaw dropping present.
10. Lovevery Play Kit
Best For | Infants
Ethics | Premium natural materials, tested through hundreds of hours of play studies
Price | $80+
Lovevery’s Looker Play Kit is an educational and engaging gift for infants, designed to support early brain development, vision, and body awareness. With high-contrast mobiles, sensory links, black-and-white cards, a wooden book, and a silicone rattle, each item encourages exploration and fine motor skills while keeping little ones entertained. The kit also comes with a play guide and access to the Lovevery App, offering weekly developmental tips and activities, making it perfect for parents who want to nurture their baby’s growth through purposeful, Montessori-inspired play.
11. Simone LeBlanc Relaxation Box
Best For | Creating an evening ritual
Ethics | Collaborates with artisans & designers
Price | $158
Simone LeBlanc’s Relaxation Gift Box is a dream for anyone in need of a little self-care. Packed with soothing, botanical-inspired items like hand-poured candles and a luxurious oat-milk baths, it offers a calming, spa-like experience at home. Whether you’re on the hunt for wellness gifts, bridesmaids gifts, or just because, this set combines beautiful, natural ingredients with elegant presentation, making it as delightful to give as it is to receive. Optional add-ons like a sage-scented eye pillow or seasonal foliage elevate the experience even further.
12. Therabox
Best For | Self care rituals
Ethics | Therapist-curated, supports small businesses
Price | $38+
For an affordable self care gift box, check out Therabox‘s subscription service. The boxes start at $38 and deliver eight full-size, ethically sourced items from top mission-led brands — everything from clean beauty and aromatherapy to bath, body, and lifestyle treats — offering $120–$200+ in value. Beyond products, each box includes a therapist-curated activity to help you unwind, reflect, and feel refreshed. With a new, thoughtfully themed box every month, it’s like receiving a personal love letter to yourself.
13. Campfire Pottery Coffee Ritual Set
Best For | Newlyweds
Ethics | Made to order, handmade ceramics
Price | $260
The Coffee Rituals Gift Set from Campfire Pottery is a beautifully curated box that makes a charming gift for newlyweds, new homeowners, or anyone celebrating a special milestone. It includes two handmade mugs, a brass coffee scoop, a bag of locally roasted coffee, shortbread cookies, and a kitchen towel — all packaged in a kraft gift box with a handmade card for a personal touch. Every element is designed to create a cozy, comforting coffee ritual, making it a meaningful and memorable way to celebrate life’s special moments.
14. House of Intuition Creativity Box
Best For | Inspiring creativity
Ethics | Handcrafted products
Price | $111
For those looking to spark their imagination and connect with their inner artist, House of Intuition’s Creativity Box is made for you. Curated by House of Intuition’s founders, this ritual set includes tools designed to clear the mind, awaken inspiration, and nurture self-expression. Each element of this set works in harmony to help release creative blocks, purify your space, and invite fresh ideas to flow. This is a perfect gift for writers, artists, and dreamers alike!
15. Fine & Raw Nirvana Gift Set
Best For | Chocolate lovers
Ethics | Responsibly sourced cacao, plant-based natural ingredients
Price | $135
Chocolate lovers rejoice! FINE & RAW’s Nirvana Gift Set is the ultimate indulgent gift for you or a loved one. This decadent collection features an assortment of truffles, chocolate bars, and confections crafted with clean, plant-based ingredients and sweetened naturally with coconut sugar. You’ll find everything from creamy hazelnut and almond butter bars to rich truffles and a jar of their beloved chocolate hazelnut butter — all made with responsibly sourced cacao from farmers in Belize and Ecuador. Beautifully curated, melt-free and oh-so sweet.
Featured image from Flamingo Estate
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