Give the gift that gives back! This holiday season, let’s combat overconsumption and waste by choosing thoughtful, sustainable gifts that spread joy to loved ones and the planet alike. At Friendsheep, we’re committed to cruelty-free, plastic-free, and fair-trade creations that are built to last. Our 2024 Gift Guide features eco-friendly options for everyone on your list, from festive holiday decor to Earth-friendly dryer balls. Each item is crafted with 100% cruelty-free New Zealand wool, colored with eco-friendly dyes, and plants one tree toward permanent reforestation—bringing us closer to our goal of 1 million trees by 2025. This year, let’s make the holidays merry, bright, and green!
Let’s give with intention and look forward to a brighter, more sustainable 2025. Here are a few thoughtful gift ideas for those special people in your life. Enjoy sharing the love!
Laundry day but make it Earthy - our eco dryer balls are the ultimate gift for eco-loving homemakers! These cute, handcrafted dryer balls are the perfect gift for someone who seems to have everything or insists they need nothing. They make laundry softer, cut drying time, and help eliminate waste—no more single-use dryer sheets! Reusable for thousands of loads, eco dryer balls are a fun, easy way to save energy and keep things green. Plus, each set helps plant a tree and supports artisans in Nepal. What’s not to love? Give the gift of happy, planet-friendly laundry this holiday season!
Bring joy to the holiday decorator in your life with our eco garlands! Handmade from 100% sustainable wool, these colorful, reusable garlands add a festive touch to trees, mantels, and holiday displays—all while being kind to the planet. Pair them with our eco ornaments for the ultimate plastic-free holiday look that’s full of charm. It’s the perfect way to deck the halls sustainably and spread eco-friendly cheer!
Looking for the perfect gift for your holiday party host or hostess? Look no further than our eco trivets! Handmade from 100% cruelty-free, sustainable wool, these stylish and sturdy trivets are perfect for protecting tables from hot dishes while adding a cozy, festive touch to any spread. And when they've done their job, these trivets can be recycled and even composted as an end of life option; they can be tossed right in with their veggie scraps! Plastic-free, reusable, and thoughtfully crafted, they’re a gift that’s as practical as it is planet-friendly!
Spoil the plant-enthusiast in your life with our Butterfly Lavender Fields eco dryer ball set! Featuring a traditionally needle-felted butterfly and lavender sprigs, these dryer balls bring a touch of nature to every load of laundry. Reusable for thousands of cycles, they help reduce waste while softening clothes and saving energy. Pair them with our organic, floral essential oil blends like Twilight Garden for the ultimate gardening experience. Thoughtfully handcrafted and sustainably made, this set supports our talented artisans and the environment—a delightful gift for gardeners and nature lovers alike!
Our Mushroom Eco Kitty Cave is the purr-fect gift for your kitty or cat parents this holiday season! Hand-felted from 100% premium organic New Zealand wool, it’s naturally antibacterial and super easy to clean—just a little soap and water does the trick. The extra-large design is perfect for even the mightiest feline, offering a cozy retreat to snooze in style. And as a special treat, every kitty cave comes with a free tin of USDA-certified organic catnip for endless fun. It’s a gift that’s made for your kitty and the Earth in mind! Check out the rest of our Eco Pets collection here.
They’re not just pets, they’re family! Treat your dog or the dog parent in your life to a fun, non toxic, eco-friendly tennis ball made of 100% premium wool to the core. Sustainable, package free, and colored with eco friendly dyes, our sporty tennis toy balls are wonderful both as indoor and outdoor toys. They're durable, safe, and unlike tennis balls and other synthetic pet toys, they are recyclable and compostable at the end of their life - say goodbye to tiny plastic pieces on rugs and the lawn!
Handmade with 100% sustainable wool, these stylish coasters protect surfaces from spills and heat while adding a cozy, eco-friendly touch to their daily coffee rituals. Durable, reusable, and plastic-free, they’re perfect for anyone who loves their coffee as much as they love the planet. Pair them with their favorite coffee beans for the ultimate coffee-lovers gift. Cheers to a sustainable (yet stylish) home!
Not your average tote—our "Keep the Sea Plastic-Free" organic cotton tote is the ultimate gift for ocean lovers! Handmade and printed in our workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal, this 100% organic cotton tote is lightweight, sturdy, and perfect for every adventure—from beach days to grocery store runs and farmer's market hauls. It folds up easily for convenient storage, so it's always ready to go. By choosing this tote, you're helping eliminate single-use plastics and supporting a more sustainable future. And the best part? It's fully compostable and recyclable, making it a truly zero-waste essential for eco-conscious sea lovers!
Buzz into the holidays with the perfect gift for the nature or bee lover in your life—Berta the Honey Bee & Sisters eco fresheners! Made from 100% organic wool and infused with your choice of all natural essential oils, these adorable fresheners bring a sweet, eco-friendly vibe to any space. Pair them with one of our essential oils, like Organic Lavender, and use them to freshen your dry laundry, closet, or car. Berta spreads freshness and reminds everyone of the importance of protecting our buzzing pollinator friends. Perfect for those who love bees and the planet!
Score big this holiday season with our Game Day Football eco dryer balls—the perfect gift for the sports fanatic in your life! These chemical-free, game-day-ready dryer balls soften clothes, reduce drying time, and tackle waste like a pro. These eco (foot)balls are a fun and eco-friendly way to make laundry day a win. It’s a touchdown for the planet and their laundry routine!
This holiday season, shop with Friendsheep and give gifts that truly give back! Every purchase supports environmental conservation nonprofits, animal rescues, and sanctuaries, while also planting a tree for every item sold—helping to restore ecosystems and protect wildlife.
Looking for something extra special? You can Mix 'n' Match your favorite eco dryer ball designs to create a unique, personalized set that’s as one-of-a-kind as the person receiving it. Add a thoughtful touch with our Eco Cards, printed on 100% recycled paper with eco-friendly inks, which not only save trees but plant two more with every card sold.
This year, make your gifts meaningful—for your loved ones and the planet!
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This holiday season, let’s shop small and with intention. Choosing gifts that last means saying no to overconsumption, single-use items, and waste that ends up in landfills. Instead, give gifts that bring joy and make a difference. Our 2025 Planet-Friendly Gift Guide has something for everyone: eco dryer balls for the mindful homebody, wool pet toys for furry friends, and reusable decor that brings warmth to every space. Every Friendsheep product is handmade with care from sustainable materials, supporting fair wages, animal rescues, and reforestation efforts. This year, give gifts that give back — to people, animals, and the planet we all share.
Just in time for Earth Day 2025, Friendsheep is proudly celebrating a major environmental milestone: 1 million trees planted since launching the One Item = One Tree initiative in 2019, in partnership with Eden: People + Planet (formerly Eden Reforestation Projects).
Each Friendsheep purchase—from eco dryer balls to pet toys—has contributed to reforestation efforts, particularly in Madagascar, where severe deforestation has threatened biodiversity, ecosystems, and local communities.
