From jewellery to household accessories, we’re going green with sustainable gifts in Singapore.
If one of your love languages is gift-giving, we can relate. There’s nothing better than stumbling upon the perfect present for someone and seeing how happy they are when you give it to them. Something even better? When you know the gift has been meaningfully created. That’s why we’ve found the best sustainable gifts in Singapore made intentionally with the Earth in mind.
Sustainable gift ideas in Singapore
1. Mama Shop
This eco-lifestyle brand has our hearts with its array of sustainable gifts and zero-waste ethos. The raw materials range from eco-friendly bamboo and agricultural waste like rice husks to other materials that conserve natural resources. Its adorable lunch boxes are great for meal prepping or grabbing your favourite hawker food to go. There are even dining sets for kids made with natural bamboo fibre.
Mama Shop, shop online
2. Pass It On
You can never have enough sustainably made candles, we say. And we’re huge fans of the plantable candles from Pass It On. They’re made with pure soy wax sans dyes, parabens, paraffin, or phthalates. The cover is made of biodegradable seed-embedded paper you can compost or plant, and it comes in low-waste packaging. It’s also an official sapling-level partner with Eden Reforestation Projects, a non-profit dedicated to planting trees and providing fair wage employment to impoverished villagers.
Pass It On, shop online
3. Unplastik
Sick of all those single-use plastic bags you’ve been using to carry fruit and veggies back home? So are we, which is why we turn to Unplastik. Made out of pure platinum food-grade silicone, these storage bags and containers are the answer to all your plastic issues. No more fumbling with flimsy plastic bags at the supermarket! You can use them in your microwave, oven, freezer, or sous-vide machine.
Unplastik, shop online
4. Strait Lights
After being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition, Strait Lights founder Samantha made it her mission to create beautiful and clean candles. Made locally and in small batches with 100% botanical wax, these candles have no paraffin or additives and are themed to local neighbourhoods in Singapore. This climate-positive brand is also all about minimising its impact on the environment. Partnered with Trace, Strait Lights offsets its carbon production by investing in community and environmental projects. What a perfect gift!
Strait Lights, shop online
5. Biekaleidoscope
If you know someone moving into their new home, consider getting a commissioned statement piece for their wall. Biekaleidoscope creates limited edition artworks made from fabric and scrap paper, giving the materials new life. For an extra special gift, you can even send meaningful clothes or fabrics to the artist to create a unique textile painting.
Biekaleidoscope, shop online
6. Purple & Pure
Know someone who needs a little help jumpstarting their eco-friendly lifestyle? Send them something from Purple & Pure, like the bamboo dishwashing cloth or plantable stationery. Materials are sourced from reputable suppliers in India who prioritise women’s health and fair treatment. All the bags you can buy are also GOTS-certified, which means they’re environmentally and responsibly manufactured. Purple & Pure is also a partner of Daughters of Tomorrow, with 1% of sales donated to providing career coaching, training, and financial aid to single mothers in Singapore.
Purple & Pure, shop online
7. Nimbu
Got a little one in your life that deserves something extra special? Find guilt free gifts at Nimbu. This proudly local brand boasts a vibrant collection of sustainably created kids products. Think cotton clothes, sustainable toys, and accessories. There’s even a selection of preloved clothes, toys, books, and shoes.
Nimbu, shop online
8. Left Handesign
If you have a stationery lover in your life, get them some plantable pens from Left Handesign. After using up your plantable pen or pencil, simply plant the seed side into some soil and shower your new plant baby with love. Left Handesign is a carbon-neutral business with a zero-waste policy, and it donates 1% of all sales to grassroots movements. The brand also offsets 12 tonnes of carbon dioxide by funding climate projects like Coorong Lakes Biodiversity Conservation, Rmba Raya Peatlands Conservation, and more.
Left Handesign, shop online
9. Innerfyre
To up someone’s self-care routine, turn to Innerfyre. This wellness brand is all about putting your mental well-being first through aromatherapy and little indulgences. It’s also committed to giving a big hug to Mother Earth. Innerfyre uses 100% pure essential oils, premium coconut wax, and rice bran wax to create eco-friendly candles. Wicks and boxes are made of Stewardship Council-certified wood and paper, and the cotton bags are Global Organic Textile Standard-certified. It’s partnered with Greenspark and is dedicated to offsetting its CO2 production and plastic waste, as well as planting trees for reforestation.
Innerfyre, shop online
10. Maison 21G
Creativity, sustainability, and personalisation are at the very heart of what Maison 21G does. Cutting out perfume intermediaries, the brand offers you the opportunity to design your own scent. The ingredients are all vegan and sustainably sourced, which is healthy for both your skin and the planet.
Maison 21G, shop online
11. Looqal
Fashion, aromatherapy, home decor… is there anything Looqal doesn’t stock? This lifestyle brand has gathered a community of purpose-driven brands and conscious consumers. It shines the spotlight on businesses that prioritise fair practices, inclusivity, and environmental responsibility. Oh, and have we mentioned it donates 1% of every customer order value to non-profit organisations that run social or environmental programmes? Major love.
Looqal, shop online
Ready to give a gift with purpose? Get inspired with our sustainable gift ideas in Singapore.
