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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. Alltrue
Best For | Boxes for product discovery
Ethics | Ethically made, sustainably sourced, cruelty-free
Price | Starting at $40
A box filled with socially-conscious companies and emerging brands that give back? Yes, please! Alltrue conducts thorough research of the included products and brands, and the company shares its impact-driven story in every box. This one is the perfect gift for your loved ones who wants to be in the know about ethical and sustainable brands.
2. Thrive Market
Best For | Boxes for home and pantry goods
Ethics | Fair trade, sustainable & organic, gives back
Price | Starting at $60 (one-year membership)
For a box filled with healthy and sustainable products, we recommend giving the gift of a Thrive Market subscription. Carefully curated to include more than 6,000 high-quality home, food, and beauty items, Thrive makes healthy living easy and accessible to everyone — including your loved ones! Gift a special someone a one-year membership, and Thrive will match it by gifting a free membership to someone in need.
Customer Review | “On a fixed income, I’ve been able to have access to things that I wouldn’t be able to have access to—and they’re delivered right to my door at great prices.” – Brooke D. (Read all reviews.)
3. Earthlove
Best For | Boxes to gift to a friend
Ethics | Fair trade, sustainable, cruelty-free, low impact packaging, carbon-neutral shipping, gives back
Price | Starting at $63
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. This is the perfect gift for the nature lover in your life.
4. Blueland
Best For | Boxes for zero-waste cleaning kits
Ethics | Plastic-free formulas, clean formulas, eco-friendly packaging, Cradle to Cradle certified, USDA BioPreferred
Price | Starting at $13
Blueland’s cleaning subscription box isn’t just about keeping your home sparkling — it’s a fully customizable, eco-friendly cleaning experience that lets you choose from a variety of powerful, planet-loving products 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. With reusable containers and compostable refill packaging, this service helps you ditch single-use plastic while cutting down on shipping emissions.
Our Editor’s Review | “Blueland’s bundle is the comprehensive cleaning bundle of my dreams! The tablet system is my all-time favorite for zero waste cleaning and simple storage. One of their most noteworthy products, though, is the refillable foaming hand soap dispenser. This was on my list of things we eliminated from our household when transitioning to a lower-waste lifestyle. My husband is so happy to have foaming hand soap back, and I’m happy it doesn’t come with the single-use plastic.” – Kate Arceo, Community Manager at The Good Trade
5. Ecocentric Mom
Best For | Boxes for soon-to-be moms
Ethics | Nontoxic, organic, natural, non-GMO
Price | Starting at $69
Ecocentric Mom is a monthly delivery club for natural home, baby, and motherhood products. With a strict list of forbidden chemicals and toxicities, all Ecocentric Mom boxes are safe and ethical. When applicable, products are also vegan, cruelty-free, recycled, and small-batch. Each box is customized with useful products that support mom and baby every step of the way.
6. Love Goodly
Best For | Boxes for self care
Ethics | Always cruelty free, nontoxic & vegan, gives back
Price | Starting at $35
The Love Goodly subscription box delivers a curated mix of vegan, cruelty-free, and non-toxic beauty and lifestyle products every other month. Each box includes 4–5 mostly full-sized items like skincare, makeup, wellness, and eco-friendly home goods — always from brands that align with clean, conscious living. You can choose between the Essential Box or the VIP Box (which includes an extra item), and with each purchase, a portion goes to a partner charity. It’s a great way to discover healthier, ethical products while giving back.
7. The Nomadik Box
Best For | Boxes for outdoor lovers
Ethics | Provides educational content
Price | Starting at $98
For outdoor enthusiasts, the Nomadik box inspires your loved ones to get outside and create memorable adventures. The boxes are curated with conscious and innovative outdoor equipment specific to camping and hiking needs. We especially love that a portion of this company’s sales goes towards helping the environment.
Customer Review | “I love getting my Nomadik Box because it’s great for all types of adventurers. The featured items are always unique, useful, and innovative, which makes it not only exciting but incredibly useful for all types of outdoorsmen.” – Lydia (Read all reviews.)
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