Ecologically Friendly Gifts

aspire Gift Guide 2023

Gomi Speaker

Hand-crafted from “non-recyclable” waste plastics, each Gomi speaker represents the equivalent of 44 plastic bags saved from ending up in landfills. Furthermore, the brand sources healthy batteries taken from damaged e-bike to power their product.

Herd Bags

Herd launched in 2019 to prove that great design can be both a source of joy and a solution to the waste age in which we live. Each vibrant bag, designed under the leadership of Alenka Gomboc, is made from recycled plastic water bottles (16 bottles in each bag to be precise).

Analog Task Light

From the obvious pop of color to the toy-like form inspired by his daughter’s legos, Analog is the embodiment of designer Chris Granneberg’s mission to bring joyful design to any space. Each lamp is 3D-printed from plant-based materials on demand, minimizing waste.

Fringe Holiday Stocking

This fuzzy, plush fringe holiday stocking is ready to dress up your mantel. Made from Verloop’s repurposed deadstock yarn with multicolor sections and metallic sparkle for an extra dose of brightness.

Swan Vase

This large sculptural vessel is handmade from natural crushed stone sourced sustainably from Nature’s Legacy, and dry-stamped into a mold to stimulate how the earth makes limestone. The grandeur of the application adds to the striking curves of this unique vessel.

Clean Waves Sunglasses

Clean Waves is a collaboration space where artists, designers, activists and innovators unleash their creativity for the oceans. Working with upcycled materials, their sunglasses are made with Parley Ocean Plastic® — transforming marine waste into symbols of change.

Handmade Paper Notebooks

Elegantly designed by artisans, these notebooks are made with handcrafted Lokta paper from the high Himalayas and covered with dried flowers and leaves. This artistic piece has a bamboo stick, wooden button and a thread to close and secure your beautiful words.

Wreath Making Kit

Kentucky-based Sunhouse Craft uses leftover materials from their 2022 harvest of local organic broomcorn to offer these kits and DIY instructions to make your own organic broomcorn fall wreath. 100% of the sales from the kit go directly to support next year’s crop.