Over the past couple of years, many of us have shifted our focus to a greener, more eco-friendly lifestyle. It starts with small changes, like recycling more, using reusable shopping bags, and switching to LED light bulbs. A lot of us also began making more environmentally friendly choices when buying technology or home appliances by choosing Energy STAR certified options or sustainably made products that help save energy, money, and the earth.

While the holidays tend to generate more waste, you can keep your sustainability trend on track during the festive season by choosing eco-friendly gifts everyone will love. Read about a few green gift choices for yourself or anyone on your list who wants to go greener this year, then enter the contest and you might win some of these items.

Climate-friendlier holiday gift ideas

click and grow sustainable gift

Whether you’re almost finished holiday shopping or you’re just getting started, take a look at these five categories with products that are either sustainably made or will help you in your quest to live a more sustainable lifestyle.

Smarter, more sustainable gifts for everyone 

From gifts that help save on electricity to growing their own fruit and vegetables, there are quite a few smart home devices for everyone on your gift list.

Smart gardening with Click and Grow

click and grow smart garden

Living small is one way to make less of an impact on the globe. The only downside to living withs a smaller footprint is the lack of space for things like gardens and plants. With a Click and Grow Smart Indoor Garden, your gift recipient won’t need an outdoor garden. They can grow strawberries, basil, red kale or fruit and veggie mix right on a bookshelf.

Click and Grow has built-in sensors and Smart Soil to monitor every part of the life cycle of your plant. From seed to seedling to your plate, this smart garden lets you set it up and simply enjoy watching your plants grow.

Smart plugs help reduce electricity use

TP-Link smart plug

A smart plug is a plug that fits into any electric outlet and connects to your home’s Wi-Fi network. Once it’s plugged in you can add any of your small appliances, lights, or other devices to the plug and control them via an app. You can choose indoor smart plugs like the TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Lite or outdoor smart plugs like the TP-Link KP400 Smart Outdoor Plug.

Smart plugs are a thoughtful sustainable gift for an eco-friendly friend or family member. They will be able to turn any appliance or device on and off on a schedule. It also gives them control of that device when they aren’t home, so if they are worried they forgot to unplug a flat iron or coffee maker, they can use the app to turn it off instead of driving home.

Smart devices save time, energy, and money

A smart display is a great gift if you’re looking for something that will improve the functionality of any home. They help individuals and families save money by controlling all of their smart home devices in one location. You can set your smart lights on a schedule and sync them with other devices like thermostats so they automatically turn off when you’re not home. The Google Nest Learning Thermostat (shown above) remembers what temperatures you like, learns your schedule, and programs itself to conserve energy use.

Google smart display

There are a few smart display options including Google Nest Hub and Amazon Echo Show 5. Google Nest Hub works with Google Assistant and will stream video, turn on your lights, lock your doors, and even monitor your outdoor cameras. Amazon Echo Show 5 connects to the Alexa voice assistant. You can ask her to stream music, put on your favourite TV show, or control your smart home devices. One of the best parts of having a smart display is how you can use it to keep in touch without needing to travel. Instead of adding to the carbon emissions created by flying, you can make video calls to anyone, even if they are halfway around the world.

Go greener in the kitchen

A great way to help the environment at home is to be eco-smarter in the kitchen. Here are a few sustainable gifts that help you do that.

Vitamix Powered Food Waste Recycler

Vitamix food recycler

Throwing food waste in your trash is very damaging to the environment. Not only will it not decompose properly, but it also creates methane, a greenhouse gas that’s very damaging to the environment. If you’re choosing a gift for someone who is already dedicated to composting or for someone who wouldlike to compost more, the Vitamix Powered Food Waste Recycler will be a nice addition to their kitchen. It has a 2-litre capacity and can convert your food waste and scraps into fertilizer that’s ready to use in your garden.

 

 

LARQ self cleaning water bottle

LARQ PureVis Self-cleaning Water Bottle

We can all keep our landfills and oceans free from excess plastics by making use of stainless steel water bottles. The LARQ PureVis makes it easy to stay green and hydrated, and it can clean itself too. It has a built-in UV-C LED light that purifies the water whenever you’d like it to, and there is a self-cleaning function that turns on every 2 hours to keep your bottle fresh and clean. You can choose a variety of colours and sizes for everyone on your gift list.

Eco-friendly electronic transportation

Electric scooters and electric bikes are so fun to ride you’ll forget you’re helping the environment when you use one. Here are two sustainable gift choices for someone who loves to blaze a trail outside.

Segway Ninebot G30P MAX Adult Electric Scooter

Ninebot by SegwayThe Ninebot by Segway is a speedy scooter that runs on electricity. A single battery charge will last up to 65km, so you can use it to commute to work or grab a few groceries at the store. With 10″ pneumatic tires, you can cruise over all types of terrain. You’ll never have to slow your roll on this scooter because it can reach top speeds of up to 30 km/hr.

If you’d like to see a comparison of the Ninebot with a few other scooters, take a look at Andy’s article on all three. You can also check out the E-transportation page and the E-transportation buying guide on the Best Buy blog.

SWFT Zip Fat Tire Electric City Bike

SWFT Zip Fat Tire Electric City BikeJust because you choose eco-friendly transportation doesn’t mean you can’t have a blast while getting from point A to point B. The SWFT ZIP Electric Bike has rugged fat tires to take you everywhere in style. You’ll have battery life to spare because a single charge gives you up to 59.5km of time on the bike, and you can reach top speeds of up to 31.8km/hr.

An eco-conscious computer for the techie on your list

If you have someone on your gift list who would love a computer but you’re concerned about the plastics used to create it, you’re going to love the latest Acer laptop.

Acer Aspire Vero 15.6″ Laptop

Acer Aspire Vero eco friendly laptopThe Acer Aspire Vero is an eco-friendly computer made from 30% PCR plastic to reduce the environmental impact of harmful CO2 emissions. It also has an OceanGlass touchpad made of ocean-bound plastics and uses VersoSense software for more energy saving.

While it’s designed to be friendlier to the environment, the Acer Aspire Vero is also a speedy laptop designed for work or play. It has a 10-core 12th gen Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB solid-state drive for all of your storage needs. The large 15.6-inch screen with 1080p Full HD resolution is the perfect portable screen for watching your favourite videos.

Accessories to help you go greener

Looking for a new laptop bag or iPad case? There are quite a few different tech accessories you can choose as gifts that are sustainably made from bioplastics, biodegradable materials, or PVC-fabric.

eco friendly tablet caseTucano Biodegradable iPad Case

Using an iPad or tablet for notes or as a portable computer is a great way to save on paper waste. To keep their iPad safe, why not give them the gift of a Tucano Biodegradable folio case? It keeps the iPad safe from bumps, drops, and scratches but has a sustainable style with 100% biodegradable construction, a bioplastic interior, and a wood pulp exterior.

Targus Balance EcoSmart Backpack

backpack made from sustainable materialThe Targus Balance EcoSmart Backpack is a stylish bag made from PVC-free fabric that’s woven from recycled water bottles. It’s weather-resistant, has recyclable zipper pulls, and will protect your laptop and other devices when you’re on the go. It also has an adjustable design that evenly distributes the load in your bag so you don’t have a sore back from heavy books and other gear.

PKG STUFF Recycled Laptop Sleeve

When they want a lightweight, eco-friendly way to take their laptop on the go, the PKG STUFF Recycled Laptop Sleeve is the perfect gift. It’s made from recycled water bottles, is water-resistant so it can stand up to all types of weather, and has a laptop compartment with padded walls to protect against drops or bumps.

Rechargeable batteries keep you charged without creating excess waste

Rechargeable batteries are a more environmentally friendly way to keep all of your devices, toys, and tech charged and ready to play.

Energizer Rechargeable Batteries and Battery Charger

rechargeable batteries Energizer rechargeable batteries are a great option for everything from remote control toys to handheld video games or battery-powered smart devices. You can choose AAA, AA, and NIMH AA-2 rechargeable batteries for every type of device. To keep them charged there’s the Energizer Recharge Value Charger or the Energizer Pro Charger. The Energizer Pro includes 4 AA batteries and charges in 3 hours. The Energizer Maxi also comes with 4 AA Ni-MH batteries and can charge two or four batteries at one time.

Recycle your old tech and batteries at Best Buy

Choosing sustainable gift options is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and keep your focus on going green. There are also a few other ways you can reduce waste from the holidays this year. If you’re holding onto old electronics or empty batteries, consider recycling them at your local Best Buy store. You’re always welcome to bring your tech waste in for recycling, even if you didn’t purchase it at Best Buy.

There are also Best Buy trade-in promotions that happen throughout the year. You can visit BestBuy.ca for more details on what products qualify for trade-in and what types of old tech are accepted for electronic recycling at a store near you.

Creating a greener world, one step at a time

Best Buy has a great selection of sustainable gift choices for everyone on your gift list. For the holidays, birthdays, and beyond, you can shop in store or online to find the perfect gift for someone special. Some of the many sustainable choices are included in a prize bundle that you can enter to win in this contest. Here are the details:

How to enter

Entering this contest is easy and you can enter in two different ways:

  1. In a comment below, tell us what eco-friendly device or green tech program at Best Buy discussed in this article are you interested in the most and why.
  2. For up to two (2) additional entries, create a public post on a social media channel (one entry per channel!) sharing with your friends and followers that you are entering a Best Buy Blog contest for a chance to win a green lifestyle prize pack; include the hashtag #BestBuyGreenLifestylecontest, so we can find your post, and include one of the pictures showing on this article. Then return here and tell us in a comment below on which channel you posted it and the name of your channel (since many people use pseudonyms) so that we can check and verify your entry. You can use any social media channel (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.), but the post must be public so we can verify it is there.

What you can win

At the end of this contest, we will randomly draw one winner from all eligible entries to receive a sustainability prize package that includes a Google Nest Wi-Fi Smart Learning Thermostat, a TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug lite, and a LARQ PureVis 500 mL Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Self-Cleaning Mode.

This contest runs from Dec 15th to Dec 29th.

Remember you can enter in two different ways as mentioned above. Many of your friends and family are likely also interested in sustainable tech. Send them the link to this contest so they too can learn from this article and enter for a chance to win this great prize bundle.

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Good Luck.

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  3. I’m interested in the Battery and Electronic Recycling Program, this allows people to recycle their old items and its easy to access.

  5. I’m interested in the Battery and Electronic Recycling Program because it provides another place to recycle old gear that’s easy to access in partnership with Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) and Call2Recycle.

  7. I think the smart garden would be a neat way to conveniently have fresh veggies at home, plus it can save on grocery bills.

  13. I think the Vitamix Powered Food Waste Recycler is super cool and would help speed up the composting process in my home.

  14. The smart thermostat would interest me the most. Not only is it enviro friendly but will also save me some cash.

  15. The Acer Aspire Vero 15.6″ Laptop is the ultimate reduce-reuse-recycle laptop and I have to get my hands on it! Would be great for my family. We love the fact it is eco-friendly and made from 30% PCR plastic. Absolutely love this concept!! The touchpad also being made of ocean-bound plastics is such a great recycling idea! My family and I are big advocates for reducing plastic use and the effect is has on our oceans/world in general. Also, we take a lot of photos/videos and the storage of this laptop looks perfect for us! We also enjoy watching movies while we are travelling and the 1080p Full HD resolution is a cherry on top of the sundae! (@bill_180)

  16. The Targus Balance EcoSmart Backpack would be a great gift for my daughter. She has so many bags and they’re always ripping or tearing very easily and don’t last for very long. This looks like the ultimate backpack! The Targus Balance EcoSmart Backpack looks quite durable and would last for years (or decades). The different compartments would be so handy for all my daughters gadgets and keep them safe and sound! Winters where we live can get very cold, so the fact that it is weather resistant is just what my daughter needs!

    ig – @lindathompson9094

  17. The Click and Grow has peaked my interest big time!!! It would save me so much money growing my own vegetables over winter would be a massive financial win! And it looks so simple and easy to use/grow. I love gardening and would absolutely fall over if I won this! Vegetables have never been so expensive! Would be the best gift of all!

    @atled_eed – instagram

  21. The Acer Aspire Vero 15.6″ Laptop really caught my eye because I need a new laptop and having one that was eco-friendly would be a huge bonus!

  23. Le vélo de ville électrique SWFT Zip Fat Tire parce que j’irais où je veux rapidement et en toute sécurité avec beaucoup d’espaces pour les sacs et les affaires.

  29. The Click and Grow Smart Indoor Garden is most intriguing to me! I live in MB, with the long winters we don’t get a lot of time to make use of our garden space so this would be a fantastic way to continue to save and grow fresh vegeteables/fruit!

  31. The Acer Aspire Vero ! My old Acer I bough years ago is dead…. It would be a great gift for Christmas to myself. Thank you !

  33. I’m most interested in the Segway Ninebot G30P MAX Adult Electric Scooter because my commute to the GO train station is quite short and a scooter would be a much more environmentally-friendly way to get there rather than driving.

  34. The SWFT Zip Fat Tire Electric City Bike because I would go anywhere I want fast and safe with a lot of spaces for bags and stuff.

  35. Segway Ninebot G30P MAX Adult Electric Scooter would help me get around faster for short trips to the store and the click and grow garden so cool would help me grow in the winter
    Thank you

  37. I am most interested in the Acer Aspire Vero laptop! I love that it is made from post consumer recycled plastic, but has all the features of a fast, reliable and compact laptop. It was manufactured with sustainability in mind, without sacrificing the features you desire in a new, cutting-edge technology laptop.

  39. I’m most interested in TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Lite since someone in the house is ALWAYS charging their phone or laptop!

  40. I would be most interested in the thermostat as it would save me money on power bill plus keep my house a constant temperature. The water bottle is also a great item for Christmas and it saves going in the landfill

  41. The Click and Grow Smart Indoor Garden, because I would love to grow fruit, vegetables, and herbs in the winter.

  42. i would love to win a SWFT Zip Fat Tire Electric City Bike. i changed neighborhoods and this would be helpful.

  45. Definitely the SWFT Zip Fat Tire Electric City Bike1 I have an electric scooter which is great, but I’ve always wanted an electric bike so I’d be stoked to win ut!

  49. I’m most interested in the Click and Grow Smart Indoor Garden. It would be wonderful to have fresh basil in the winter.

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