The holidays are a time of joy and goodwill. They also happen to be one of the most wasteful times of year. Every week during the holiday season, an additional 1 million tons of trash finds its way into landfills, adding to the hefty carbon footprint of travel and gift giving. 

For the conscientious consumer, finding the perfect present can be a challenge. 

Not to worry — we’ve got you covered. Conservation International’s 2024 gift guide is full of meaningful and unique items that give back to nature. A pair of cozy socks could help protect vulnerable species, a reef-safe sunscreen helps restore degraded lands and supports farmers’ livelihoods (bonus: it uses waste-free packaging). For the young bookworm or budding environmentalist in your life, there’s even a children’s series where endangered animals save the day. 

These are the kinds of gifts that will make you feel good about giving. Follow this link for the full gift guide.

Mary Kate McCoy is a staff writer at Conservation International. Want to read more stories like this? Sign up for email updates. Also, please consider supporting our critical work.