Sustainable Kitchen Gifts for Everyday Living

A truly memorable gift is one that brings peace of mind to everyday life. Eco friendly gifts are a wonderful way to show someone you care — not just about them, but their impact on the planet. Since we need healthy food and clean water to thrive, sustainable kitchen gifts can improve someone’s life immediately.

The best gifts are ones that become a part of a daily routine. The perfect gift makes that routine healthier, happier and more beneficial for the recipient. 

A gift card is nice. Greeting cards can be thoughtful. But a sustainable gift for the kitchen benefits the recipient on a daily basis. Help your friend or loved one eliminate single use plastic from their home. Allow them the peace of mind of a zero waste lifestyle. Give them sustainable kitchenware that makes every day become Earth Day in their home.

We know the kitchen is the hub of the household. It should be filled with sustainable products and recycled materials wherever possible. Luckily, today’s marketplace is filled with incredible eco friendly products for food storage, meal preparation and healthy beverages. 

Where do you begin with so many options? We’ll help you discover that perfect birthday, holiday, Mother or Father’s Day gift that brings harmony and sustainability to the kitchen.

Let’s start by defining what it means to be a truly sustainable kitchen product.

What Defines a Sustainable Kitchen Gift?

There are several ways to define sustainable products. Here are some key facts and features you should look for when selecting a kitchen gift for a friend or loved one:

• Is the product made from sustainable material or renewable resources? 
• Does the brand commit to ethical sourcing of their materials?
• Does your gift deplete natural resources it can’t replace? (Try to avoid these.)
• Will your purchase reduce food waste and lengthen the shelf life of leftovers?
• Can the product replace wasteful items like plastic wrap, paper towels and plastic sandwich bags?
• How long will your gift last? Is it durable — guaranteed not to warp, bend or leak?
• Will it reduce plastic waste (even recycled plastic waste)? 

Sustainable kitchen products should check most, if not all, of these boxes. Responsible brands should provide information about their ethical sourcing and product creation methods on their websites. 

If you aren’t sure what ethical sourcing means, here’s a quick explanation — then, we’ll jump into some great gift ideas!

Sustainable Products Start with Ethical Sourcing

You deserve to know where the products you buy came from. You ought to know that the brands you support engage in fair trade, work with eco friendly suppliers, and have high ethical standards.

Ethical sourcing means we consider the impact our products have on the environment, the consumer, and the people who produce them. It places high value on sustainable and responsible business practices — not just for the planet, but the health and well-being of the people involved in the design process. 

Every Minimal product is clearly labeled with its country of origin. This allows us to maintain a transparent supply chain that lets you trace our products’ roots — where they come from, how they’re made, and our commitment to environmental responsibility and waste reduction.

Our business model proves we care about eco friendly products, the people who make them, and the people who use them. (That’s you!) Now, let’s show you some amazing sustainable kitchen gifts to pass that love and care on to others.

Sustainable Kitchen Products That Show You Care

Award-Winning Minimal Natural Fiber Bento Box

The Minimal natural fiber bento box is the perfect gift to eliminate single use plastic, and modernize food storage. It’s made from 100% recycled rice husk, a sustainable material that helps farmers around the world reduce their carbon footprint.

Recycled rice husk is a chip and crack-resistant natural material. Minimal is able to salvage these rice husks from crop burning by farmers, which reduces our overall carbon footprint on a large scale. 

You won’t sacrifice durability with this eco friendly gift. Its “zero waste” inspired design means the natural fiber bento box will last years. It’s a great gift idea for parents and businesspeople trying to eliminate plastic from their food storage and meal prep routines. 

Eco Friendly Benefits: 100% recycled materials (and 100% able to be recycled); lessens carbon footprint by reducing rice husk waste; plastic free and zero waste design strategy; winner of 2018 NY Now Eco Choice “Most Innovative” award

Minimal Cast Iron Enameled Teapot

Enameled cast iron teapots are created in the style of a traditional Japanese cast iron teapot, or Tetsubin. The hallmarks of a cast iron teapot are strength, durability, resistance to heat, and non-porous nature.

The use of enamel allows your cast iron teapot to be used as both a teapot and a kettle. Its built-in stainless steel infuser allows hot water to permeate tea leaves in a balanced fashion. Tea lovers fall in love with the clean, rich flavor an enameled teapot creates. 

Each Minimal enameled cast iron teapot comes with a built-in stainless steel strainer and infuser basket. It is safe to use on a variety of heat sources — even wood and gas stoves are perfectly fine. 

Eco Friendly Benefits: No unhealthy sediment buildup inside the teapot; greatly reduced rusting over time; no harmful chemicals needed for cleaning.

Minimal 6-Pack Insulated Tumbler Bundle

Minimal insulated tumblers are made with 18/8 food grade stainless steel. They are easily washable and hygienic, and free of harmful BPA and phthalates. Each tumbler lid is made from food grade silicone, which is extremely heat and cold resistant.

The tumbler’s double vacuum sealed, insulated body is decorated with a gorgeous honeycomb pattern. This extra insulation keeps your drinks at their desired temperatures, and ensures you never feel unwanted heat or cold on your hand. It also eliminates “sweating” or condensation on the outside of your tumblers.

(Pro tip: We recommend purchasing stainless steel straws for these tumblers to further reduce plastic waste in your gift.)

Eco Friendly Benefits: Eliminates plastic and harmful toxins from water consumption; guaranteed free of BPA and phthalates; made with triple insulated food grade stainless steel design.

Minimal Precision Coffee Grinder + Pour Over System (Twin Set)

This eco friendly gift is the ultimate way to “wow” your favorite coffee lover. The direct contact between hot water and ground coffee creates a robust, aromatic brew. The food grade stainless steel in Minimal’s pour over system keeps your water hot as it permeates your ground coffee, ensuring the boldest brew possible.

There is no plastic and no need for paper filters in this pour over system, creating a zero waste product.

This twin gift set comes with a precision coffee grinder that boasts twin food grade stainless steel burrs. The internal steel bearings are oil-free for your health and well-being. Whether you need a coarse grind for cold brew or a fine setting for espresso or Turkish coffee, this precision grinder has you covered.

Eco Friendly Benefits: Plastic free design eliminates microplastic leaching; guaranteed BPA and phthalate free; eliminates paper filter waste entirely from coffee brewing. 

Sustainable Kitchen Products Make Great Gift Ideas

No matter what sustainable kitchen products you choose, you’re making someone’s life so much better. Every meal will be healthier. Food and beverages will last longer in storage. Their household will produce less waste and reduce its carbon footprint.

Sustainable design is what defines brands like Minimal. We love proving that eco friendly gifts can also look beautiful and last for years. We strive for a perfect blend of durability and innovation.

Give the gift of a sustainable lifestyle, where form meets function to create a brighter future. Your friends and loved ones won’t just thank you — they’ll be able to thank the Earth every day.