You want the stockings to feel full and fun on Christmas morning. You don’t want a pile of plastic trinkets that end up in the trash by New Year. Good news: small gifts can be useful, natural and still exciting to unwrap. Here are 10 plastic-free stocking stuffers (plus one ready-made set) we picked from our own shelves, every one of them replacing something disposable.
Our rule for this list (from Our Swap Standard): if it doesn’t replace a plastic or single-use item, it doesn’t go in the stocking. And where something isn’t perfect, we say so.
Under $10: easy first swaps
- Bamboo Toothbrush – $8.19. A bamboo handle in place of a plastic one. Honest note: the bristles are nylon, as on almost every toothbrush. A classic stocking filler for every family member.
- Natural Loofah Sponges – 4 Pack – $8.99. Plant-based sponges that replace plastic scrubbers in the kitchen or shower. Four in a pack, so you can split them between stockings.
- Bamboo Hair Comb – $9.99. Bamboo instead of plastic, and it doubles as a beard comb. Works for him or her.
- Small Wooden Spoons – Set of 10 – $9.99. For the tea lover. Ten spoons means one for the stocking and the rest for the kitchen drawer.
Under $15: small gifts that get used every day
- Beeswax Food Wraps – $11.99. They replace plastic wrap for bowls, sandwiches, cheese and bread. Rolled up, they fit any stocking.
- Reusable Silicone Swabs – 2 Pack – $12.79. For makeup and touch-ups instead of single-use cotton swabs. Rinse with soap and water. Not for use inside the ear canal.
- Wooden Teether Rattle Ring – $10.99. Wood and crochet instead of a plastic rattle, sized for baby’s first Christmas stocking.
- Natural Bristle Dry Body Brush – $14.99. A simple self-care gift with natural bristles, in place of a plastic body scrubber.
- Shampoo Bar – $14.99. A solid bar instead of a plastic shampoo bottle. Silicone-free and paraben-free, with no synthetic fragrance, according to the product page.
Under $20: for curious kids
- Wooden Magnetic Tangram Puzzle – $16.99. A screen-free puzzle for shapes, logic and creativity. A wooden alternative to plastic travel games.
Want it already picked for you?
Our Stocking Stuffer Swap – Natural Self-Care Trio ($32.99) bundles a konjac facial sponge, a 4-pack of natural loofah sponges and a natural bristle dry body brush. One click, and one stocking is done. For the cook in the family, there’s the Kitchen Swap Trio ($33.99).
Before you order
- Order early. Our products ship from our suppliers, so give them time and don’t wait for the last week before Christmas.
- Free US shipping from $70 (standard shipping is $8). See our shipping policy.
- 30-day returns if a gift isn’t right. See our refund policy.
New to plastic-free living? Start with Start Here: 5 Easy Plastic-Free Swaps, browse the full Plastic-Free Swap List, or find more ideas in Eco-Friendly Christmas Gifts Under $25.