U.S. Ethical Shopping Guide

Gift Bags & Wrap

I stopped buying gift bags years ago because I struggled to find any which were ethically made (I keep re-gifting my gift bags!) So I was very excited to find the fair trade gift bags and wrapping paper I share below.

“'Weaving hope and justice' to improve the lives of women and children who are at risk from extreme poverty and trafficking." They offer beautiful, fair trade pressed flower paper gift bags (I love gifting these along with the matching cards!) and lungi jewelry gift bags.

Prices: $3 - $6

Eternal Threads

"A global marketplace and the beautiful products in this shop are made by women empowered by Mercy House Global." They offer Christmas wrapping paper and also fair trade gift bags to add on to your purchase, or order in bulk.

Prices: $3 - $12

Mercy House

Go to our

Guide to Gifts that Give Back

to find meaningful gifts to fill your gift bags.

Gift Guide

"The original fair trader," started in 1946. They sell beautiful fair trade gift bags and reusable sari gift wrap. (To find their products in a retail location near you, click here.)

Prices: $3 - $13

Ten Thousand Villages

On a mission “to equip and assist people in developing countries to break the cycle of poverty through their handiwork & creativity." They sell gorgeous fair trade brocade drawstring gift bags for jewelry and small gifts.

Prices: $4

Shop With a Mission

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Ethical Shopping Guide

for lots more shopping categories.

Shopping Guide

She sells products from the Noonday Collection. They "design and sell an inspired collection of jewelry an accessories from artisans around the globe. Check out their gorgeous eco-friendly fair trade holiday wrapping paper.

Price: $22