For the zero-waster (and the wannabe), consider a present that’s both practical and inspiring. Here are 15 ideas from workshops devoted to using only natural, renewable materials (scraps included)—and to marrying utility with beauty. If you’re like us, you’ll shop this list for yourself, too.
Better Bowl Covers
![award for the prettiest palette. lots of companies make beeswax infused food wr 17](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/wax-atelier-wax-linen-food-wraps-4-733x491.jpg)
Cult Cast-Iron (Made in Charleston)
![the smithey cast iron skillet, \$\160, is forged in north charleston, sc, and m 18](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/alabama-chanin-smithey-cast-iron-skillet-1-733x1119.jpg)
The New Sinkside Essential
![at remodelista several of us have recently made the switch from liquid to solid 19](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ardent-solid-dish-soap-733x733.jpg)
Stylish Salad
![good on boston\2\17;s charles street sells a well edited selection of wa 20](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ebony-salad-servers-good-boston-733x733.jpg)
Napkins from Scrap Denim
![atelier saucier of los angeles turns surplus fabrics into napkins, placemats, a 21](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/atelier-saucier-denim-napkins-733x1100.jpg)
Small-Batch Olive Oil
![the koroneiki olives used to make oracle oil\2\17;s extra virgin olive o 22](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/oracle-olive-oil-and-decanter-2-733x619.jpg)
Fridge and Market Bags
![from food5\2\2\17;s own five two line: a set of eight organic cotton reu 23](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/food52-five-two-organic-cotto-reusable-produce-bags-733x733.jpg)
Make Your Own Butter
![hand cranked butter, anyone? the churncraft butter churn, \$\240, is made of gl 24](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/churncraft-butter-churner-733x489.jpg)
Recycled Wool Blanket
![blacksaw of canada offers a line of soft, heavy blankets made from \100 percent 25](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/blacksaw-siempre-speakeasy-recycled-blanket-5-733x733.jpg)
One Size Fits Most
![the charlie collection of cotton blend socks by thunders love is also made from 26](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/thunders-love-charlie-collection-orange-and-green-socks-733x810.png)
Pretty Pouches as Gift Wrap Alternative
![new york artist sandra j. constantine\2\17;s startup, james c. butterfly 27](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/jamescbutterfly-linen-pouches-733x733.jpg)
Serenity Assortment
![uk shop toast specializes in ethical collaborations with artisans in the uk and 28](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/wellness-gift-basket-from-toask-copy-733x1005.jpg)
Mats from Men’s Suits
![lostine of philadelphia has recently begun offering an array of olly\2\1 29](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ollys-rectangular-rag-rugs-lostine-1-733x916.jpg)
A Beautiful Bike Basket
![handwoven in ghana, the baba tree large multicolor bicycle basket, \$95, is one 30](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/goodee_babatree_bicycle_basket-large-multicolor-733x733.jpg)
The Latest from La Berea College Crafts
![back in july, we spotlighted the student made appalachian brooms and other desi 31](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/rise-throw-berea-college-craft-733x575.jpg)
Browse our holiday gifts guides for more ideas:
- Cookbooks To Give (and Cook From) This Winter
- Holiday Gift Guide 2020: For Beloved Dogs and Cats
- Remodelista Guide: Gifts for the Home Fragrance Snob
Also see our Holiday Gift Guide 2019: 15 Gifts for the Waste-Free.
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