By Anna Griffin, Coco Eco Editor in Chief
As the holidays approach, we’re excited to find special gifts that will bring happiness to those we love. Inspired to thoughtfully choose elegant, sustainable gifts, we’re thrilled to discover a range of eco-conscious items that are perfect for everyone on our list, and that redefine style with their conscious and ethical creation. There’s joy to be found in choosing chic, eco-friendly gifts that will bring joy to our recipients while giving the gift of love to the beautiful planet we call home, as we celebrate a stylish and sustainable holiday season with our loved ones.
For the Athlete
Koral Aden Infinity Legging & Maddox Infinity Sports Bra
$88 & $66 USD
The ultimate in sustainable, vegan athleisure wear, the Aden Infinity Legging and matching Maddox Infinity Sports Bra, are ethically made in the USA and cut from lustrous Infinity™ fabric featuring biodegradable yarn. Crafted with a logo-detailed elastic waistband, the pieces feature fashion-forward design, have a lustrous sheen, support and flatter the waist and silhouette, and provide the high quality performance your favorite athlete wants on her fiercest of workouts.
For the Coffee Lover
illy E.S.E. Pod Coffee Machine & E.S.E Pods Classico
$249 & $13.99 USD
Developed with sustainability in mind, the illy E.S.E. Pod Coffee Machine and E.S.E. compostable pods give your favorite coffee lover a great start to their day with a rich, smooth, balanced cuppa Joe. Distinctly Italian by design, this energy-saving coffee machine uses eco-friendly, compostable E.S.E pods with the perfect measure of their distinctive illy blends, sourced from a sustainable coffee supply chain. With its compact footprint it’s perfect for any space, and brews quickly and easily to provide a rich, balanced espresso, perfect for sustaining your loved one and the environment.
For the Fragrance Lover
Apothia IF Eau de Parfum
$98 USD
A beautiful bottle of Eau de Parfum is always a stylish gift, and this fresh, handcrafted fragrance from LA’s legendary fashion and beauty pioneer, Ron Robinson, will not disappoint the fragrance lover in your life. IF is an award-winning, uplifting bouquet of blooming Jasmine, Gardenia and Tuberose accented with zesty Grapefruit and sparkling Yuzu, whose modern, clean scent will entice people to ask what it is. Sulfate, paraben and cruelty-free, this fresh and sensual scent is inspiring to wear and will boost her mood, especially knowing that no animal or the planet suffered so she could smell so good.
For the Watch Collector
Solios Watches Men’s Special Edition Rainforest Curve
$340 USD
Featuring state-of-the-art, invisible, powerful solar technology, the stylish watch lover in your life can charge this sleek, best-selling watch as he goes about his day. This special edition Rainforest Curve features a rich green dial, sunray gradient, and hypoallergenic, recycled, stainless steel strap, and donates 10% of revenue generated to the Rainforest Trust Foundation. With its minimalist, clean lines, interchangeable straps, and battery that need never be replaced and effortlessly recharges via both natural and artificial light, this gift of time will elegantly stand the test of time for both the recipient and our beautiful planet.
Solios Watches Women’s White Mini Solar
$270 USD
The Mini Solar with a rose-gold mesh strap perfectly combines elegance, green technology, and durable materials. The 6.5mm thin recycled stainless steel case is topped by a minimalist dial and offers water resistance up to 3 ATM. The hardened mineral glass is enhanced with a robust sapphire crystal coating to limit scratches. At the heart, a solar cell allows the watch to recharge by itself and offers a 6-month energy reserve, without ever having to change the battery. Solios commits to restoring one acre of rainforest for every watch sold making this a stylish gift with a big impact.
For the Homelover
Everlasting Candle Co Neva Collection Set
$70 USD
A trio of sleek, tapered steel candles that burn with a real flame, never melt, can be relit thousands of times, and are presented in an elegant glass vase, gives any homelover a sustainable and luxurious gift for their home. Endlessly clean burning, the Neva Collection was designed out of inspiration from the magic of a snow globe, its striking presence bringing an eco-chic ambiance to every room.
For Him & Her
Lane Eight Men’s HIIT Trainer
$150 USD
Made for high-impact workouts without sacrificing style, comfort, or sustainability, Lane Eight utilizes eco-conscious materials, including lightweight, algae-based BLOOM midsoles, 100% plant-based uppers, and vegan microfiber overlays. With the ability to stand up to any intense workout, the HIIT Trainer is available in a range of on-trend colors and is ultra-breathable, while offering plush comfort, support and athletic performance, while giving wearers a lighter footprint.
