Zerowaste gift ideas in a jar

Beautiful, sustainable gifts are a wonderful idea for 1. getting through the Christmas season stress-free and 2. environmentally friendly. Because isn't it about thinking about others, taking a little time to create something pretty and thereby bring joy ? You can do all of this wonderfully with homemade gifts. With a sustainable gift, you might even inspire the recipient to make their everyday life more sustainable. Our favorite jar is therefore the perfect waste-free "packaging" for your homemade gifts. The jar can be used again later or can be combined with accessories. For example, a gift in a jar with cookies can later be turned into a coffee to go jar with a lid or an oil pourer with the Mason Tap .

Zerowaste gifts - from food to household cleaners

Plastic-free zero-waste gifts in a jar can be very different. We have put together 10 ideas for the most beautiful sustainable gift ideas . There is something for everyone here: 1 . Lip balm for the cold season Made from 100% natural ingredients - works wonders in winter and is quick to make. You can leave a little message on the chalkboard paint lid. DIY instructions . Make your own lip balm from natural ingredients 2 . Liquid soap in pump dispenser It's super easy to make in less than 5 minutes. The recipient can refill the soap dispenser again and again and reuse it. You can decorate the glass itself with a marker or chalk pen. See the DIY instructions . Made in less than 5 minutes: liquid soap 3 . Body butter for a little me time Whether for mom or your best friend - take the time and give the gift of a little break. Conjure up a super pleasant body butter for the winter in a small Elite jar. DIY instructions . A little break for mom or your best friend - give away body butter 4. Orange cleaner as an all-purpose cleaner for the home Give something completely different as a gift - a homemade orange cleaner. It's super quick and you only need a few ingredients. This not only encourages people to "think differently", but one or two people have probably already thought about making the cleaner but haven't done it yet. With the right spray head, the cleaner can be dosed directly. Go to the DIY instructions . Creative and different: give away an all-purpose cleaner 5 . Give away cookies in a jar Very classic, but always a hit: homemade cookies in a jar not only stay fresh for a long time but also look wonderful in the jar. Go to the recipe . Cookies stay fresh for a particularly long time in a jar - perfect as a gift in a jar 6 . Make your own herbal oil Whether with chili or herbs - an infused oil is quick and easy to make. Simply let your favorite herbs or spices steep in the oil and pour over pizza, salads or bread. Go to the recipe . Mix vinegar and oil with herbs and spices - with the pourer the oil not only looks good, it tastes fantastic! 7 . Winter Chutney Pear chutney is easy to dose with the honey spoon - so you have a 2 in 1 gift :) Go to the chutney recipe . Delicious and pretty to give as a gift in a jar: Winter Chutney 8 . Give away granola in a jar Homemade granola is so easy and so delicious. With a Christmassy taste like speculatius, you have a great, sustainable gift in a jar. Perfect for colleagues, neighbors or loved ones at home. Go to the speculatius granola recipe . Spekulatius Granola in a glass - yummy! 9. Mini Cocoa Mix in a Glass Small but nice: the mini jars are not just great for spices. The cocoa mix is ​​still our absolute Christmas hit. You can fill the jar layer by layer. The mini jar can then be used again - whether for office supplies or spices. Go to the cocoa mix DIY . A cocoa mix to mix yourself: perfect for the winter time 10 . Roasted Almond Mix Just like the cocoa in the mini jar, roasted almonds can be stored layer by layer in the jar. It looks pretty, tastes delicious and the jar is perfect for a coffee to go after the Christmas season. Go to the recipe . Roasted Almond Mix - super delicious gift in a jar