We have selected a collection of eco-friendly sustainable student gift ideas for those setting off to university or college this month. Whether they’re going back for their final year or leaving home for the first time, these gifts will help students do their bit to save the planet and live a more sustainable life at university.
Reusable Sandwich Wraps and Snack Bags
The first of our sustainable student gift ideas will make it easy for students to skip the plastic when grabbing a snack before dashing out to lectures. Our Reusable Sandwich Wraps and Snack Bags keep a packed lunch fresh and secure — a sustainable alternative to cling film and single-use bags.
They’ll also help students stay healthy and save money, removing the temptation to pick up a sugary treat on the go! And avoid the plastic bag rustle when sneaking snacks in a long lecture, with our quieter linen alternatives. Both made using pure linen with a waterproof lining, they are easy to clean and machine washable at 30 degrees.
And why not team with a coffee? We love this reusable cup by Cornish company A Short Walk, made using recycled coffee cups!
Reusable Make Up Pads and Face Wipes
Help students make the switch from single-use face wipes to reusable ones. A brilliant eco alternative, our Reusable Bamboo Face Wipes Kit is great for removing last night’s makeup. Beautifully soft and naturally anti-bacterial, the bamboo wipes are also a much more effective addition to a cleansing routine than disposable wipes. They make lovely leaving gifts and will hopefully encourage your student to come home and visit for the weekend!
Shampoo Bars
An eco-friendly student bathroom essential, our handmade shampoo bars remove the need for single-use plastic bottles. Not only do they have a smaller carbon footprint than bottled shampoo, they are also 100% natural, made without SLS, parabens or palm oil. Made with olive, avocado and coconut oils, the shampoo bar will keep your student’s hair looking fresh for fresher’s week and beyond!
Help them keep the shared student bathroom tidy by teaming the shampoo bar with our Eco Soap Bag — linen with a waterproof lining. Linen is great at drying (think linen tea towels!), so this soap bag quickly absorbs moisture from soap and helps protect the bathroom from drips and slime!
Stationery
And finally, surely the best thing about the start of a new term has to be… stationery! Upgrade their school pencil case to one of our linen pouches, perfect for keeping shiny new pens and pencils safe and ready for action. You could also treat them to one of our beautiful hand printed notebooks — with plain white paper pages on one side and ruled on the other, they are great for taking notes and making sketches.