{"id":1016,"date":"2017-10-07T13:02:48","date_gmt":"2017-10-07T07:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/?p=1016"},"modified":"2017-10-07T13:19:42","modified_gmt":"2017-10-07T07:49:42","slug":"12-best-eco-friendly-return-gift-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/12-best-eco-friendly-return-gift-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Best Eco-friendly Return Gift Ideas!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you hand out small plastic toys to kids that attend your child\u2019s birthday parties? Or give away showpieces made out of non-degradable material to adults, which will end up in a landfill? Commonly handed out as party favours\/return gifts\/giveaways, these toys and showpieces can be made of cheap plastic that\u2019s not biodegradable. Moreover, they can be coated in toxic lead-based paint, which is harmful for us too.<\/p>\n<p>So why not skip them and try some sustainable, eco-friendly gifts that are great for your party guests and our beloved planet too? Take a look at these!<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ecoFriendlyGiftIdeas\">\n<li>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2fX7w0E\">Plant saplings\/seed packets<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1017\" src=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/gift-pack-satin-ribbons-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/gift-pack-satin-ribbons-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/gift-pack-satin-ribbons-170x170.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/gift-pack-satin-ribbons-68x68.jpg 68w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>What a great way to connect with nature! Hand out little plant saplings that can be transferred to a pot, or seeds that can be inserted into soil to grow.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Notebooks made of recycled paper<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1018\" src=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ecojotsketchbooks765-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ecojotsketchbooks765-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ecojotsketchbooks765-170x170.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ecojotsketchbooks765-68x68.jpg 68w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Great for kids at birthday parties. Give the usual stationery a miss and opt for notebooks, diaries or notepads made using recycled materials.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2xYDiBv\">Eco-friendly play dough<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1019\" src=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ek_dough1_w-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ek_dough1_w-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ek_dough1_w-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ek_dough1_w-170x170.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ek_dough1_w-68x68.jpg 68w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ek_dough1_w.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Kids love to use play with play dough and make different projects in their free time. So instead of giving them regular modeling clay, opt for a one made with plant dyes.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Recycled crayons<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_0077-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_0077-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_0077-170x170.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_0077-68x68.jpg 68w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Make an earth-conscious\u00a0impact on your younger guests, by handing out packs of recycled crayons, which are great for use at both home and school.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Printed bandanas<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1021\" src=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/wholesale-du-rag-nigerian-headtie-gele-hair-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/wholesale-du-rag-nigerian-headtie-gele-hair-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/wholesale-du-rag-nigerian-headtie-gele-hair-170x170.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/wholesale-du-rag-nigerian-headtie-gele-hair-68x68.jpg 68w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Take your pick from organic fabric bananas that are printed with eco-friendly inks. Everyone will love flaunting them knowing that they\u2019re green too.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Cloth bags or jute pouches<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1022\" src=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Misaya-Cute-Cartoon-Santa-Claus-Elk-Creative-Festival-Party-Christmas-Cloth-Bags-Crafts-kids-Children-Candy.jpg_640x640-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Misaya-Cute-Cartoon-Santa-Claus-Elk-Creative-Festival-Party-Christmas-Cloth-Bags-Crafts-kids-Children-Candy.jpg_640x640-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Misaya-Cute-Cartoon-Santa-Claus-Elk-Creative-Festival-Party-Christmas-Cloth-Bags-Crafts-kids-Children-Candy.jpg_640x640-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Misaya-Cute-Cartoon-Santa-Claus-Elk-Creative-Festival-Party-Christmas-Cloth-Bags-Crafts-kids-Children-Candy.jpg_640x640-170x170.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Misaya-Cute-Cartoon-Santa-Claus-Elk-Creative-Festival-Party-Christmas-Cloth-Bags-Crafts-kids-Children-Candy.jpg_640x640-68x68.jpg 68w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Misaya-Cute-Cartoon-Santa-Claus-Elk-Creative-Festival-Party-Christmas-Cloth-Bags-Crafts-kids-Children-Candy.jpg_640x640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Choose little pouches or shopping totes made using jute or 100% organic cotton. These are a great alternative to disposable plastic bags and can be used repeatedly.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Bird seed bags<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/8593288_2613-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/8593288_2613-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/8593288_2613-170x170.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/8593288_2613-68x68.jpg 68w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Both kids and adults will love to receive little packets of bird seed after the party. Make sure to explain to the guests how they can use the seed.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Handmade coconut shell lamps<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/16964ad7246c282b0c78d411d4156e38-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/16964ad7246c282b0c78d411d4156e38-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/16964ad7246c282b0c78d411d4156e38-170x170.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/16964ad7246c282b0c78d411d4156e38-68x68.jpg 68w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Try your hand at DIY to make lamps out of clean coconut shells. And here\u2019s a bonus tip\u2014you can try this as an activity at the party; guests can take home their handmade lamps as return gifts.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Bamboo and cotton towels<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1025\" src=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/category-2320-4-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/category-2320-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/category-2320-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/category-2320-4.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/category-2320-4-170x170.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/category-2320-4-68x68.jpg 68w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Little hand towels made of organic bamboo and cotton blends are not only environment friendly, but also soft and handy.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Organic food items<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1026\" src=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/oraganic1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/oraganic1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/oraganic1-170x170.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/oraganic1-68x68.jpg 68w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Yes edible gifts are quite the rage and you can opt for organic food items which don\u2019t hurt the natural ecosystem. Source them from places which you can trust for the best quality.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Natural bath soaps<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1027\" src=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bath-soap-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bath-soap-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bath-soap-170x170.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bath-soap-68x68.jpg 68w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Skip commercial bath soaps which are tested on animals. Instead, gift bath soaps that are made organically or at home by hand, to each guest to show you\u2019re against animal cruelty.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Bamboo coasters<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1028\" src=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/original_bamboo-coasters-set-of-four-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/original_bamboo-coasters-set-of-four-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/original_bamboo-coasters-set-of-four-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/original_bamboo-coasters-set-of-four-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/original_bamboo-coasters-set-of-four-170x170.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/original_bamboo-coasters-set-of-four-68x68.jpg 68w, https:\/\/www.untumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/original_bamboo-coasters-set-of-four.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>100% all natural bamboo coasters can be added to the party decor, and at the end of the celebration, they can be added to gift bags for people to take home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So if you want to lower your carbon footprint, and send the message to others as well, try any of these clever return gift ideas for the next party you throw. We\u2019re pretty sure these green gifts that will be a hit at your event!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you hand out small plastic toys to kids that attend your child\u2019s birthday parties? 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