15 Best Eco-Friendly Travel Gift Ideas

Impress your favorite eco-conscious fashionista with this stylish five-star weekender bag from United by Blue, an outdoor brand that has pledged to #QuitSingleUsePlastics. This well-made bag is part of a durable collection of products, including travel packs and pet accessories, made from single-use plastic water bottles. For every product purchased from United by Blue, one pound of trash is removed from Mother Earth.

More than 40 percent of plastic waste comes from product packaging, like shampoo bottles and twist-up deodorant containers. Eco-friendly beauty brand, Ethique, is on a mission to change this with beauty products like their eco-conscious body sampler. Inside, you'll find five travel-size hygiene products, including deodorant, body butter and body wash. Each luscious body product is made from biodegradable products and all packaging is compostable.

Wearers of this widely-recognized signature bracelet from 4Ocean can show their support for ocean conservation wherever they go. Made from recycled materials collected by 4Ocean employees and volunteers, this bracelet serves as a reminder that our oceans need saving from plastic waste. With every bracelet purchase, 4Ocean is able to remove one pound of trash from our precious oceans.

We all want to be comfortable when we travel, so for the ladies, this long-sleeve T-shirt from Tentree is a must-have item. Made from organic cotton and recycled polyester, this tee is both comfy and sustainable. Even better, for every item sold, Tentree has pledged to plant 10 trees. Now here's something really cool: Each apparel item comes with a unique tracking code. Wearers can track where the trees will be planted and see their impact on local communities.

For those on your gift-giving list who are eager to explore how they can make more of an impact on conservation efforts, consider Zero Waste Year. This planner and journal include eco-living ideas, like reusable grocery bags and stainless steel straws. A habit tracker helps users track what they are doing — and where they could do better — to help save the earth when they're on the go and at home.

These high-quality, natural rubber flip-flops from Planet Flops come in two colors, Licorice and Candy Floss. They're also eco-friendly. With every flip-flop purchase, Planet Flops plants one tree in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. Given the Amazon is said to produce 20 percent of the world's oxygen, more trees are needed to combat deforestation.

We all want to save money when we travel (so we can travel more, of course). Cutting back on restaurant meals and walk-up visits to snack shacks is an easy way to do so, making reusable snack and sandwich bags a must for budget-conscious and eco-friendly travelers. An Earth-conscious alternative to single-use plastic bags are these super-cute washable bags from Bumkins. They come in 30+ patterns, like arrows, hearts, rainbows and unicorns.

Made from recycled polyester, this Earth-friendly dopp kit is just right for carrying toiletries, like razors, deodorant, cotton balls and toothbrushes. You know, everything that's not a liquid and doesn't need to fit into a clear quart-size bag. This dopp kit is part of United by Blue's (R)evolution Collection, which means that this colorful toiletry bag is made from everyday plastics, like single-use plastic water and soda bottles.

Adventurers need a comfortable, adjustable belt that moves with them whether hiking, climbing, biking or simply wandering about a new town. This elastic belt from Jelt fits the bill, but it does so much more than hold up your pants. All Jelt belts are made from recycled plastic water bottles, helping users minimize their impact on the earth. One percent of all sales go to non-profit 1% for the Planet, an environmental cause dedicated to saving Mother Earth.

Every intrepid traveler and busy parent needs a sturdy backpack, like this one from Earth-conscious outdoor lifestyle brand, United by Blue. This good-looking, water repellent utility backpack is made from 100 percent recycled polyester with vegetable-tanned leather trim. Sizable pockets allow for easy on-the-go storage of laptops, tablets, water bottles and notebooks. This durable backpack has a lifetime guarantee and is available in five colors, including olive and mustard.

Packing cubes have been all the rage, helping travelers better organize their luggage. However, this four-piece packing cube set from Florious does so much more, enabling travelers to be good to the earth, too. All four heavy-duty pieces (three cubes and a laundry bag) are made from recycled materials, like plastic bottles. These packing cubes from Florious are the only eco-friendly packing cubes available on Amazon that are made from recycled materials.

Warm up cold feet with these sustainable slipper socks from Kosy Sheep. These handmade slippers are made from breathable, moisture-wicking Icelandic wool, so feet will feel warm and cozy without getting sweaty. Perfect for travel, bring a pair on the plane to slip into after take-off or don a pair at the end of the day when you're ready to relax. Kosy Sheep has a Second Life program too, enabling users to return worn-out Kosy Socks for recycling.

For all your travel-size liquids, like shampoo and body wash, look to a clear toiletry bag that's both TSA-friendly and made from organic materials. Travelers will feel good about this toiletry kit, which is made from an "eco lite" material that's been specially formulated to reduce toxins by 95 percent to 99 percent over standard PVC plastic that is used to make most clear vinyl bags. The bag's trim is made from a natural hemp fabric while trim on the bottles is Earth-friendly bamboo.

For those getting familiar with an eco-friendly life, this zero waste starter kit is a real find. Inside you'll find a variety of 100 percent sustainable products, like stainless steel straws, biodegradable bamboo toothbrushes, reusable mesh bags and a leak-free travel mug. As a bonus, this starter kit will arrive in zero-waste packaging. Travelers can easily pack these items into their luggage or carry-on bag to take with them on their next adventure.

Eco-friendly travel gifts are fantastic but don't forget about Mother Earth when you go to wrap your gifts. Choose an Earth-kind gift wrap that's recyclable, compostable and uses soy-based ink, like this reversible holiday gift wrap from Wrappily. Made from 100 percent recyclable newsprint, Wrappily's gift wrap comes in dozens of patterns just right for the holidays. They also make all-occasion wrap (flowers, watercolors) and whimsical birthday wrapping paper.