Gifts for the activist this holiday season, or gifts that activists can feel good about purchasing for others, can include everything from inclusive beauty or doll collections, to upcycled clothing and accessories that are easy on the environment.
Representation matters, especially to impressionable young children, and brands are finally acknowledging that fact by offering more inclusive dolls that show that people have different capabilities, and look different from one another. Examples of these more inclusive toys include the Lammily Doll wheelchair, the inclusive Journey Girls collection, and the Barbie's Fashionistas collection which has dolls with varying skin tones and body types.
Those interested in eco-friendly gifts will likely take interest in the increasing number of upcycled products available on the market, with options ranging from w.r.yuma's zero-waste upcycled glasses, to adidas and Aquafi's ocean plastic-made swimwear.
30 Gifts for the Activist
From Inclusive Doll Collections to Upcycled Clothing and Accessories:
Mishal Omar — Dec 25, 2017 — Eco
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Emotional First Aid Kits
Designer Rui Sun Has Created a First Aid Kit for Mental Health Awareness
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Feminist Activism Apparel
The 'Tory's Angry Uterus Tee' Supports Women's Health Funding
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Upcycled Designer Swimwear
adidas and Aquafil Have Teamed Up to Design Sustainable Swimwear
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Mental Health Self-Assessment Kits
Mindnosis Helps Users Decide on the Care They Need
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Hijab-Wearing Barbies
Mattel's Newest 'Sheroes' Barbie Will Be Based on Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad
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Inclusive Assistive Razors
Gillette TREO is the First Razor Designed to Be Held by Someone Else
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Socially Conscious Lifestyle Subscriptions
Love Goodly Offers Eco-Friendly Products Monthly
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Symbolic Feminist Necklaces
The Shattered Glass Ceiling Necklace Symbolizes Female Empowerment
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Upcycled T-Shirt Scarves
'Waiting for Harry' Creates Hip Infinity Scarves Using Band Tees
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Educational Transgender Toys
Gender Creative Kids Canada is Launching a Toy About Gender Identity
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Recycled Plastic Bottle Furniture
The 'Nook' PET Felt Chair is Made from Upcycled Materials
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Body-Positive Doll Collections
The New Barbie Fashionistas Collection Features Diverse Body Types
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Inclusive Doll Wheelchairs
The Lammily Wheelchair Sets a New Standard for Inclusivity in Toys
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Charitable Political Toilet Papers
Some of the Proceeds from Trump Paper Will Go To a Good Cause
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Branded Sportswear Hijabs
Nike Created the Pro Hijab for Female Muslim Athletes
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Gender Neutral Craft Beers
Threes Brewing Has Created a Gender Neutral Beer for Pride Month
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Protective Bulletproof Skateboards
This Board Can Defend Students in the Event of an Emergency
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Upcycled 3D-Printed Sunglasses
w.r.yuma Offers the First Ever 3D-printed Sunglasses of This Kind
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Inclusive Beauty Subscription Boxes
HuesBox Offers Makeup Subscriptions for People of Color
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Charitable Bamboo Sunglasses
Amevie's Stylish Bamboo Sunglasses Help Children in Need
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Connected Panic-Relief Bracelets
'Tedy' is a Connected Bracelet That Helps Children with Autism
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Inclusive Card Game Redesigns
Mattel's Uno Cards Now Feature Color Icons for Colorblind Players
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Good Deed Card Games
The Good Cards Tracks the Journey of a Good Deed
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Cruelty-Free Shampoo Bars
Lush's Solid Shampoo Bars Carry Messages Against Animal Testing
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Marriage Equality Ring Campaigns
The Acceptance Ring Sold By Airbnb Promotes Marriage Equality
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Upcycled Flat-Pack Furniture
Pentatonic Creatively Repurposes Waste to Disrupt Consumption Culture
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Unisex Tinted Moisturizers
Charlotte Tilbury's 'Unisex Healthy Glow' Gifts Radiant Skin to All
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Traveling Doll Brands
Journey Girls' Dolls are Marketed as "Best Friends" Who Travel Together
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Conservation-Promoting Coffee Beans
'Gorilla Conservation Coffee' Supports Conservation in Uganda
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Inclusive Nude Nail Lacquers
Mented Cosmetics' Nude Nail Collection Celebrates Diversity
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Model-Backed Carrying Capsules
Catriona Gray Unveils Her Very Own Sustainable Bag Collection
Sustainable Play Clothes
Peace House Studio Designs Are Made to Be Recycled
Affordable Skincare Holiday Collections
Burt's Bees Launches a Series of Giftable Bundles
Miniaturized Doll Collections
The Mini BarbieLand Collection Makes Playing Portable
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Collaborative Limited-Edition Holiday Collections
Aveda & Altuzarra Partner for an Exciting Launch
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
Fair Trade Beauty Advent Calendars
The Body Shop's Big Advent of Change Gift Set Features 25 Items
Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories
Pidgin Fashion Dolls Launches a New Accessories Collection
Playful Hair Gift Sets
Lush Has Introduced a New Range of Colorful & Nourishing Hair Gift Sets
Inclusion-Focused Doll Collections
Barbie's New Doll and Capsule Celebrates the Visually Impaired
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Doll-Inspired Personal Care Collections
Barbie™ x Lush Cosmetics Launches on August 9th
Imaginative Soft Toys
Blabla's Little Monster Soft Toys Promote Listening, Curiosity and Dreams
Inclusive Mobility-Focused Fashion
The Adaptable Collection by Will&Well Aims for Inclusivity
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Minimalist Play Furniture
Blueberry and Third Specializes in Slick and Stylish Toys
Gen Alpha Barbie Launches
Barbie Announces New Doll Lineup Targeted Towards Older Fans
Holiday-Ready Apparel Collaborations
Cult Gaia X Gap Partner to Create Modern Winter Essentials
Vegan Hair Care Sets
AG Care's Limited-Time Gift Sets Make Sustainable Holiday Shopping Easy
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Inspiring Role Model Dolls
Barbie Role Models Celebrate Women from Around the World
Doll-Inspired Beach Bottles
PATH Unveils its Barbie-Themed Bottle to Celebrate Female Empowerment
Doll-Themed Dog Collections
The Canada Pooch x Barbie Collection Includes Accessories & More
Affordable Cosmetics Holiday Bundles
e.l.f. Cosmetics Presents a Makeup Set Range for the Holidays
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Eco-Conscious Luxury Collections
Stella McCartney Introduced the Limited-Edition SOS Collection
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Best-Selling Adaptive Apparel
Anthropologie Launches a New Adaptive Apparel Capsule
One-Day Hair Color Kits
The Barbie x Hally Temporary Hair Colors Create Vibrant Wash-Out Looks
Holiday-Inspired Conservation Collections
WWF Launched Its Conservation Collection for Christmas
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Recycled Plastic Bottle Leggings
ORAKI's ECOMOVE Leggings Fuse Style with Comfort
Collectible Coloring Dolls
L.O.L Surprise! Loves Crayola Celebrates Creativity and Expression
Doll-Inspired Pink Timepieces
Fossil is Launching a New Barbie-Themed Watch Collection
Filmic Skater Shoes
The Vans x Barbie Collaboration Shares Laid-Back Skater Styles
Empowering Pride-Themed Apparel
The Love For All Kinds Capsule Collection is Now Live
Glossy Pink Bag Collections
Barbie x Kipling Features Details Inspired by the Fashion Icon
Crowdfunded Circular Childrens Toys
Tiny Earth Toys is Launching a Kickstarter for 'Tiny Spaces'
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Ramadan-Ready Upcycled Apparel
Stella McCartney Unveils an Upcycled Collection for Ramadan and Eid
Sensory Surprise Dolls
Barbie Pop Reveal Shares Scented Dolls and Squishy Friends
Festive Organic Cotton Intimates
The Cou Cou Holiday Collection Has Just Dropped
Accessibility-Enhancing Beauty Packaging
The Boticário Group Launches Inclusive Accessories
Sustainable Singaporean Skincare
Belle Femme Offers Inclusive and Accessible Skincare Solutions
Seasonal Personal Care Products
The Native Holiday Collection Has New and Returning Favorites
Giving Tuesday Campaigns
Lush Embraces Giving Tuesday with the Charity Pot and the #92 Shampoo Bar
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture
The Barbie x Joybird Collab Embraces the Barbiecore Aesthetic
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Influencer-Crafted Gin Cocktails
These Tanqueray Gin Holiday Drinks Celebrate Canadian Traditions
Vegan-Friendly Champagne Accessories
The Stella McCartney x Veuve Clicquot Collection is Playful
Vacation-Inspired Clothing Lines
Saint Holiday Emphasizes Sustainability & Ethical Manufacturing
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Doll-Themed Secondhand Shops
ThredUp's Barbiecore Dream Shop Shares a Selection of Thrifted Goods
Nourishing Holiday Cosmetics
The Tree Hut Holiday Collection Gifting or Self-Indulgence-Ready
Fashionable Zombie Dolls
Zombaes Critter Chaos Dolls Have Spooky Mix-and-Match Features
Sustainability Driven Brand Commitments
Humanscale Celebrates Its Growing Ocean Collection in July
Plastic-Free Vegan Advent Calendars
The HAPPi Advent Calendar Has Been Updated for 2023
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Socialite-Inspired Toy Dolls
Bratz Adds New Red Carpet Styles to its Kylie Jenner Collection
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Unisex Eco-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's Recycled Polar Fleece Pullover Comes in 3 Colors
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Quirky Holiday Soaps
Primal Elements Cute Holiday Soaps are Designed to Make You Smile
Inclusive Diamond Campaigns
Pandora's Diamonds for All Campaign Features Diverse Icons
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
Kid Kreations' Heartfuls Support Self-Belief and Resilience in Children
Novel Outdoor Design Capsules
Marmot & Better™ Gift Shop Collaborate on Eco-Friendly Winter Series
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Eco-Minded Workout Wear
H&M Unveils a Sustainable Activewear Line to Combat Fast Fashion
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Vegan Lifestyle Gift Cards
The Vegan Gift Card from epay is Touted as the First of its Kind
Eco-Friendly Gin Brand Apparel
The Gray Whale Gin Sustainable Apparel Collection Raises Awareness
Mother-Themed Hat Designs
Mother Hats Offers Stylish Headwear and Empowerment
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Living Condition Awareness Dollhouses
IKEA's UNWELCOME HOME Doll House Brings Awareness
Influencer Christmas Campaigns
An Influencer Couple from Wigan Launched the Giftmas Tree Project
Sustainable Indigenous Apparel Lines
SHEIN Taps Marika Sila for a New Eco-Friendly Capsule
Inclusive Beauty Brands Initiatives
Annabelle Cosmetics Debuts 'Pride and Beauty for Everyone'
Pride-Honoring Bird Figurines
Target Dresses Up the Pride Birds to Celebrate this Month
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Sustainable Seasonal Chocolate Treats
PLAYin CHOC Christmas ToyChoc Boxes are Eco-Friendly
Planet-Friendly Organic Clothing
Toby Tiger Offers Ethical and Affordable Kids Clothing for All
Affordable Holiday Beauty Sets
Babe Original Debuts Exclusive Holiday Gift Sets
Doll-Themed Bag Series
State Bags and American Girl Have Teamed Up for an Exciting Collaboration
Pop Star-Inspired Holiday Dolls
Mattel Presents a Festive Mariah Carey Barbie Doll
Socialite-Inspired Doll Designs
The Mini Bratz x Kylie Collectibles Collection is Available Now
Career Aspiration Doll Collections
Barbie introduces the New Dream Besties Lineup
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Affordable Deadstock Apparel
SHEIN Ventures Into Sustainable Production with a 30-Piece Capsule
Women's Day-Inspired Handbag Collections
HIE Introduces a New International Women's Day Collection
Inclusive Voting Campaigns
The Body Shop Worked with Apathy is Boring to Improve Voter Turnout
Women-Supporting Clothing Brands
'Sozy' Aims to Support Women and Victims of Violence
Cyclist-Targeted Skincare Gifts
Raleigh and Boots Partnered on New Exclusive Gift Sets
Indian Heritage-Inspired Dolls
Barbie and Anita Dongre Team Up to Create a Doll for Diwali
Diversity-Promoting Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics Releases a Thought-Provoking Message
Festive Lifestyle Streetwear Capsules
AELIZA Presents the Fourth Autonomy Collection
Sticker Fashion Dolls
Decora Girlz Merge Creative Style Expression and Sticker Play
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Custom-Made Role Model Dolls
Mattel Canada's Barbie Honors Nine Influential Female Athletes
Eco-Conscious Self-Care Gift Sets
Fountain of Waters Presents Its Special Set of Gifts for Her
Circular Non-Shrink Apparel
John Lewis is Unveiling a 20-Piece Eco-Friendly Clothing Capsule
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Animated Turtle Clothing Collections
Shein's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Kid-Friendly
Gender-Neutral Stroller Toys
Hart & Hero's Herotron Challenges the Gender Play Gap
Sustainably Minded Candle Brands
Planted Aims to Minimize Its Environmental Footprint
Comprehensive Summer Lifestyle Capsules
Jakks Pacific is Unveiling a New Lifestyle Collection
Low-Cost Holiday Retailer Guides
The Dollar General Holiday Toy Guide Has Options Under $20
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
Sustainable Dairy-Branded Apparel
Organic Valley Releases a Collection of Sustainable Apparel
Authentic Asian-American Dolls
The Jilly Doll Celebrates Heritage & Builds Confidence Through Play
Anniversary-Celebrating Nonprofit Partnerships
LILYSILK Engages in Philanthropic Partnerships
Celebratory Monochromatic Dolls
The 65th Anniversary Barbie Signature Doll Collection is Elegant
Sustainable Kids Cartoon Capsules
Primark & Disney Unveil a Collection Inspired by The Lion King
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Creative Promotional Gifts
Paka’s Sock Gift Box Offers Chance to Win a Peru Adventure
Christmas-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Toys for Tots Supports Children with Christmas in July
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Inclusive Shopping Carts
Walmart is Introducing Caroline’s Carts for Caregivers of Adults & Kids
Empowering Consumer-Centric Campaigns
Which? Launches a Festive Campaign to Empower Shoppers
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines
Pinko and Treedom Debut Another Green Capsule with Watercolor Printing
Nature-Inspired Collections
arcana Boasts a Series of Thoughtful Gifts for the Holidays
Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware
Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods Unveil a Lunchware Collection
Culturally Influenced Baby Apparel
Isla and Mimi Made a Baby Collection Using Indigenous Artistry
Colorblind-Accessible Games
Mattel Commits to Creating Inclusive Play and Game Options
Whimsical Ethically Made Apparel
iClothing Unveils its Bold and Eco-Friendly Sugarhill Collection
Dainty Children's Holiday Capsules
Janie and Jack Unveil a New Collection with American Girl