16 Stunning and Eco-Friendly Gifts Your Party Host Will Love — and Actually Use
By Jharna Pariani
If your social calendar is quickly becoming jam-packed, you’re going to need some party host gift ideas that are anything but boring — and we’ve got just the curation!
Whether it’s the food, the mood, the place setting, or conversation starters, a host has their work cut out. While bringing some wine or food is always a safe choice, you might want to bring the party planner in your life something a little extra special.
We’ve done the work of tackling the gifting anxiety head-on to bring you a curated list of 16 eco-friendly party host and hostess gifts that’ll have them sending you a gushing thank you note in no time.
Ahead, browse through our well-rounded assortment of gifts to make sure you have one happy host!
Note that this guide includes affiliate links. As always, we only feature brands that meet strict standards for sustainability that we love — and that we think you'll love too!
Where to Find the Best Eco-friendly Party Host Gifts
1. Green Dreamer Planners
For the hosts who are always filling up their calendar with one seasonal soirée or another, day planners are perhaps the most practical gift you could give them. Complete with organized goal-setting guides and undated weekly logs, this planner also comes packed with mindful prompts that can be filled in for some humbling self-reflection.
Why we love it: made of recycled materials, reversible and reusable book cloth covers
Perfect for: the organized and meticulous
Price: $40
2. Grid Apron
Whether they’re putting a holiday feast on the table or baking a pumpkin pie, let them do it in style. Perfect for slipping over a party outfit — especially when they’re running in and out of the kitchen — this unisex style will be appreciated by the host or hostesss. And if they're afraid of entering the kitchen, who knows, this chic apron might just inspire them to take on a recipe or two.
Why we love it: woven cotton, handcrafted, ethically made
Perfect for: the budding or seasoned home chef
Price: $135
3. Wine Carrier Totes
For the connoisseur who leaves you stunned every time they swirl, smell, and spit out some wine for a taste, a carrier tote is a great way to present them with their favorite bottles of Merlot. These totes come with a center strap that doubles up as a shoulder handle, making it a reusable option for the host the next time they plan on bringing some vino for a picnic.
Why we love it: zero waste production, reusable, WOC-owned brand
Perfect for: wine lovers and connoisseurs
Price: $45-60
4. Wooden Chopping Board
Help them bid those plastic chopping boards goodbye with a sustainable beech wood option instead. Available in two handy sizes and a sturdy shape, one of the reviewers mentions that they use the smaller one for cutting lemons and the larger board is ideal for chopping vegetables.
Why we love it: plastic-free, sustainably grown beechwood
Perfect for: the passionate home cooks
Price: $10-27
5. Host With the Most Tableware Set
For the aesthete who enjoys elevating every dining experience with a gram-worthy place setting, this minimalist tableware set will be a welcome addition. Available in an array of appealing colors to choose from, this set consists of glasses, porcelain plates, side plates, and tiny bowls in four pieces each.
Why we love it: handmade, recycled materials, lightweight and durable
Perfect for: those who prioritize aesthetics over everything
Price: $130
6. Keepsake Ceramic Soy Candle
This keepsake soy candle makes for a delightfully minimal centerpiece that will have them leaving tapered candles in the dust. We love the fact that it comes in a dainty ceramic cup that can be endlessly reused as a trinket holder or dried fruit jar after the candle wax has completely melted.
P.S. Did you know that soy wax burns longer than conventional petroleum-derived paraffin wax?
Why we love it: sustainable soy wax, reusable jar
Perfect for: candle lovers
Price: $32
7. Stone Essential Oil Diffuser
An essential oil diffuser that’ll easily pass for a piece of decor, Vitruvi’s diffusers make for a highly welcomed and elegant addition to any home. Available in a range of neutral shades, these ceramic diffusers come with an impressive four and eight-hour run time and ambient LED light that sets the mood for stimulating after-party conversations by the couch. Just don’t forget to pair your purchase with a scent kit!
Why we love it: ceramic diffuser, vegan scents that are free of harmful chemicals
Perfect for: those who relish a scent-ual escape
Price: $92
8. Non-toxic Loaf Pan
The perfect gift for those who picked up baking during their quarantine banana bread days, this loaf pan comes with a mineral-based coating that won’t leach toxic chemicals into baked goods and can double up as a storage pan.
Why we love it: non-toxic ceramic coating, steel body, oven safe, free of hazardous materials
Perfect for: the baking enthusiasts
Price: $40
9. Bamboo Serving Tray
Whether they enjoy arranging a beautiful charcuterie spread or simply appreciate an aesthetically appealing addition to their coffee table, this handcrafted bamboo tray will serve itself up as the perfect blank canvas.
Why we love it: bamboo material, woman-owned business, handcrafted, fairly made
Perfect for: the minimalists
Price: $93
10. Rattan Coasters Set
Handwoven in Thailand, these sustainable rattan coasters will look great on their table and help keep the water rings at bay when the coffee cups come out to play.
Why we love it: natural rattan material, handwoven
Perfect for: those who appreciate all things wicker
Price: $20-28
11. Acacia Wood Serving Platter
A functional serving tray that eliminates the need for several bowls of snacks, this platter features seven compartments that’ll hold an assortment of chips, dips, and a lot more.
Why we love it: acacia wood, handmade
Perfect for: the chips and dip enthusiasts
Price: $76
12. Neem Wood Graphic Cheese Knife Set
If you don’t want to feel some “gouda, woulda, shoulda” buyer’s remorse, then snap up this graphic cheese knife set without giving it a second thought. Made from sustainable neem wood, these hand-painted knives are bound to look fancy while slicing some brie.
Why we love it: neem wood, handmade
Perfect for: cheese lovers
Price: $29
13. Guacamaya Tabletop Baskets
Help them add an artisanal touch to their space with a little help from these handwoven tabletop baskets. Used as a planter, small storage bin, or catch-all, these baskets come in three handy sizes.
Why we love it: made using fique fiber, handmade, WOC-owned brand
Perfect for: those who appreciate artisanal quality
Price: $64+
14. Seal Tight Glass Bowls Set
Let them pack those holiday meal leftovers in style with these leakproof and ready-to-go glass bowls that come lined with silicone sleeves to offer a good grip.
Why we love it: reusable, durable, borosilicate glass
Perfect for: the one who's always running out of Tupperware containers
Price: $80
15. Reusable Food Huggers
Food storage solutions that won’t cause a stink, these reusable silicone food huggers are a great way to avoid saran wrap. Whether it’s half-used avocados, lemons, or bowls of leftover food, these huggers will help keep their refrigerator smelling fresh.
Why we love it: reusable, BPA and phthalates-free
Perfect for: aspiring low wasters who don’t know where to start
Price: $10-30
16. Patterned Oven Mitts
The kind of oven mitts that even the cooking-averse will want to wear, this contrasting cream and navy patterned pair are crafted with a double cotton layer to ensure the safe handling of hot pots and pans.
Why we love it: cotton, reusable, contrasting design
Perfect for: amateur bakers
Price: $35
About the Author:
Jharna Pariani is a fashion writer and creative strategist whose work is rooted in honesty and deep observation of the world around her. When she isn’t busy penning down her thoughts, she moonlights as a video editor creating fashion and food reels on Instagram for several brands and influencers.
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