Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Men

You might be thinking, why is a blog that talks about saving resource and environmental issues now talking about ideas for manly stocking stuffers?

Here’s the thing: there is a gender gap when it comes to environmental issues. It’s simply not a manly thing to care about and that’s probably mostly attributed to the idea that caring about anything is unmanly aka feminism. But it’s really not true. You can still be a man and carry a reusable bag or drink from a reusable bottle. So I set out to find the 10 of the manliest stocking stuffers a girl can find and share them with you. You can also check out these waste free Christmas gift ideas.

These manly stocking stuffer should help get the ball rolling. I’d love for you to leave a comment with your favorite stocking stuffer ideas for men!

Experience-based Gifts for Men

Experiences are usually a go-to gift for zero wasters and environmentalists. They’re easy to personalize, are usually never wasted or thrown away, and can make great memories.

Check out some local events in the area to gift. How about a sports car driving experience, a craft beer crawl or a flying lesson. Groupon is a great place to also get some ideas and a discount. Eventbrite or Facebook Events are also a great place to get ideas on local events going on. Get clever!

Or perhaps, it’s time to send him on that once in a lifetime trip like Ireland or Thailand for some golf. Philippines has some great snorkeling. France for the French Open. England for Wimbledon or some football matches. The list is endless.  Check out Priceline.com for ideas and other options.

Give him tickets to his favorite sports team, a food festival with great BBQ coming up in the spring.

Upcycled Wallets for Men

Turific Handmade makes many things, such as cycling hats and gear. But the coolest thing, in my mind is their repurposed men’s wallets made with salvaged cordura-like fabrics and upcycled PVC banners or upcycled truck tarp. Each wallet is 100 percent unique and vegan because he uses repurposed materials. You can check out this nifty etsy shop for tons of other manly stocking stuffers.

Eco-Friendly Hygiene Products for Men

Did you know some of the most unsustainable products we use are in the bathroom? These manly stocking stuffers don’t only smell good, but are better for your health and the Earth.

Soap

Just because men want to use natural products, doesn’t mean they can’t smell good.

Free Reign Farms

Free Reign Farms has a whole selection goat milk soaps for men, making them the perfect idea for manly stocking stuffers. They have scents ranging form Grandma’s Kitchen to Lumber Jack and Cowboy Soap. They use natural ingredients and essential oils in their wholesome products.

Eco-Friendly Skin Care Products for Men

Changing skin care products is the last thing anyone wants to mess with. There’s a kajillion and they all seem to the same. Giving these skin care products as gifts can make it easy for men to give them a try without going through the hassle of trying to find them.

Beard Hygiene Products

Green Earth Naturals has a wide selection of beard products. They use limited, natural ingredients to keep your man’s beard healthy.

Cologne

Fulton & Roark Solid Cologne

This cologne is different from your standard cologne at the store. It’s a highly-concentrated wax-based fragrance that is long-lasting and steady wearing. Instead of getting new container each time, you can also get refills. It’s case is shatterproof, so it’s easy to take on the go, too.

Coffee

We drink ALOT of coffee in this company. This means our choices matter and every person needs to make the best choice for them and the environment.

Although, you can bring your own reusable bottle to Starbucks, they use a single use cup to measure out drinks, which kind of defeats the purpose. Don’t even get me started on single-serving coffee pods.

In 2015, Green Mountain Coffee Co (Keurig) produced 10 billion (10,000,000,000) K-Cups.

If you set them next to each other in a straight line, they would wrap around the globe. 10.5 times.

In a single year, we wrapped the entire world with K-Cup waste 10.5 times. That doesn’t even include Nespresso and other pod manufacturers. A manual coffee press would make a great Christmas gift, but these manly stocking stuffers will save the coffee loving men in your life from mediocre, overly priced coffee.

Coffee Filters

Most standard coffee filters are chlorine-bleached and end up in landfills. They seep trace amounts of dioxins, chemicals toxic to human health, into watersheds, which distributes the dioxins to growing plants. I linked to coffee filters that could probably be used in most coffee makers, but search for reusable coffee filters and you’ll see options specifically for most types of coffee makers.

Coffee

There are many eco-friendly, fair trade coffee growers in the world. This list of coffee growers gives you a wide variety to choose from. They also specify the causes each brand focuses on, so you can choose a brand based on what’s most important to you.

Zero Waste Stocking Stuffers

Reusable Water Bottles

Yeti

YETI Tumblers are virtually indestructible and keep your drink as cold (or hot) as possible. They’re great for guys on the go and they won’t have a million empty water bottles littering their car.

Rtci 30 oz. Tumbler

RTIC Tumblers are stainless steel, double wall vacuum insulated and have a splash proof lid, perfect for those on the go. They also keep your drinks ice cold longer and work great for hot beverage. The crystal clear lid lets you know exactly how much drink you have. The best part? They’re easy to clean. They also have stainless steel straws available in case your man can’t live without them.

Tervis tumbler

The Tervis comes in all kinds of cool designs. This one has the Darth Vader wrap, so if a boring Yeti won’t do, make this is what you need. If Star Wars isn’t his thing, then this Tervis has fishies!

Safety Razors

Men might like to spend money, but I just highly doubt they really look forward to the day that their razors are so dull it pulls more hair than shaves. Nor do they really actually enjoy going to buy a new razor. Plus, it brings back the manly art of shaving.

I’m not sure about you, but it actually takes me quite a few routine trips to the store to actually remember to get a new razor. Safety razors are a big deal in the zero waste world right now. You sharpen the blade rather than replace it. It saves you the frustration of constantly forgetting to put it on the shopping list, money and it’s eco-friendly.

Stainless Steel Straws

I mean who doesn’t like straws. Although we should give up plastic straws, they’re are still over alternatives, such as stainless steel straws. The best part is they can definitely fit into a stocking.

Handkerchief

Is there anything more manly than a handkerchief? I don’t think so. These handkerchiefs are organic cotton, made without pesticides, or fertilizers. They eliminate tissue waste and are super soft, so they’re perfect for allergy seasons and can even clean glasses.

Stocking Stuffers for Techies

Sometimes technology is considered anti-eco-friendly, but it doesn’t always have to be. Subscriptions for his favorite gaming system is a great zero waste gift idea. You can get him a solar-powered charger.

Reusable Batteries

Here’s a crazy idea, you could get him reusable batteries, but there’s also rechargeable USB batteries as well as lithium-ion batteries. If your man is interested in prepping, this is essential for any survival kit, but also come in handy day to day. They charge in under an hour and are used for anything with a USB port, making them more versatile than a standard rechargeable battery.

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Foodies

Who doesn’t love a stocking full of candy for Christmas? I certainly do, but I’ve learned along the way that there could be healthier alternatives.

Breakfast

Stonewall Kitchen has tons of mixes, sauces and jam options. They have pancakes and waffles mixes, jams, syrup, even donuts! Give your man a selection of his favorite breakfast items and make him a special Christmas breakfast.

Grilling Sauces

Stonewall Kitchen also has a great selection of grilling sauces, perfect for the grillers in your life.

Beef Jerky

What man doesn’t like beef jerky? You can got to your local butcher shop, get a round steak and make your own beef jerky.

Camping Gear, Survival Kits and Tools

Simplified living, living off the land always tends to be at least a little more eco-friendly. It’s all about using what you have and can find, not about having new, fancy gadgets. Being immersed in nature also leads you to appreciate it a little more and work harder to protect it.

Fire Starter

This magnesium fire starter is perfect for a camping or survival kit. It’s so small it can fit in your pocket or on a keyring. The magnesium burns super hot and is long lasting.

FireSteel Starter

A Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel Starter is designed to light fires in any conditions with an 2,980 Celsius spark despite weather or altitude. It provides up to 12,000 strikes.

Leatherman Multi-tool

Is the men in your life ready for anything life will throw at them? Well introduce them to the Leatherman. It has a tool for every situation and the best part? It fits in their pocket.

Folding Spade

This compact, but heavy-duty tool is great for chopping and sawing roots. One side of the spade is serrated for extra power when digging in tough environments. Great for any man that loves his tools or camping gear.

LifeStraw Personal Water Filter

It’s always good to be prepared. This personal water filter helps you do just that. The LifeStraw removes 99.9 percent of waterborne bacteria, parasites and microplastics. It’s also long lasting with proper use and maintenance.  When you purchase a LifeStraw, a school child in need receives safe drinking water for an entire school year, so I would say it’s a win for every area.

Eco-Friendly Clothing for Men

I would consider men’s clothing to be an idea for manly stocking stuffers, but you can also get gift cards for these places, which definitely would count. Truth be told, I did not know how many eco-friendly men’s clothing brands were actually out there. It’s pretty exciting to see.

Men’s Clothing

AG Jeans

AG Jeans strives to produce jeans ethically and sustainably. Much of their clothing is manufactured using low-water technologies, eco-friendly fabrics such as Tencel and Modal, and low-waste patterning.

Apolis aka Citizen of the World

This company was founded on the idea that businesses can create social change. Whether you need clothes or even something as simple as a keychain, this place has got it.

Ecoalf

Ecoalf specializes in fabrics made from upcycled materials. They have a variety of clothing and accessories all made from upcycled materials, such as PET bottles, fishing nets, and even tires.

Deadwood

Know a man in your life that needs a good, sturdy leather jacket? Look no further. Deadwood not only provides leather jackets, but they upcycle leather to make them. You’ll never have to buy a boring leather jacket again.

United by Blue

Want to save the oceans? United by Blue will remove one pound of trash from the ocean with every purchase.

Looking for more eco-friendly Christmas ideas? Check out these posts from my fellow eco-bloggers! You can also find a unique gift for everyone on your list with these unique gift ideas!

Comment with your favorite manly stocking stuffers!

Holiday Planner for a Stress Free Christmas

The holidays are a magical time full of traditions and the joys of the season, but it’s also one of the busiest times of the year. Between family get-togethers, parties hosted by friends, the baking, cooking and shopping there is just so much to keep track of. A holiday planner is a great place to store all the information you need to keep your holidays running smoothly so you can just worry about enjoying the festivities, which will also help reduce waste.

This holiday planner bundle has 25 plus pages calendars, menu planners, budget trackers, gift trackers, holiday activities, and more for both Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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