Behind the Gift: 14 Gifts on Shelves Near You
November 22, 2021
A B Corp Gift Guide for Last-Minute Items Available at Nearby Retailers
If time runs short or shipping issues present a challenge this holiday season, you can shop for friends and family with these Certified B Corporation items that are available on retail shelves near you. In this gift guide, you’ll find a mix of sustainably and ethically produced ideas for your home, table, and loved ones. Enjoy browsing and then head out to find these gifts with a positive impact on shelves in your area! (Note: Some items are available only in the U.S. or Canada, and some items may not be available at your nearby retailer.)
Plant-Based Protein Bars
By ALOHA | United States
Price: $30 USD per 12-bar box (only available in the U.S.)
Make a healthier choice for your body and the planet with these delicious, plant-based protein bars in a seasonal peppermint white chocolate flavor. ALOHA is a plant-based protein company built with a heart and soul. They are committed to provide the best, most delicious plant-based food — bars, drinks, and powders — in the industry and make sure that they are bringing healthy options to children and families who are experiencing food insecurities.
- Available at Sprouts, Wegmans, Harris Teeter, Kroger, and The Fresh Market
Lip Butter Trio Gift Box
By Badger | United States
Price: $16 USD (only available in the U.S.)
This trio of moisture-locking lip butters in planet-friendly tins comes packaged in a recyclable gift box. Soft, smooth, and oh-so-soothing, the lip butters are made using organic ingredients that are grown and processed with the highest degree of respect for protecting the environment, the workers, and the natural properties of the plants. Each lip butter delivers a lasting smooth, natural shine. Badger is a second-generation family business making organic skincare since 1995.
- Available at National Co+op Grocers, Whole Foods
Baby Teething Flashcards
By Bella Tunno | United States
Price: $13 USD (only available in the U.S.)
Bella Tunno’s personality-filled products aim to start a conversation — both about safe yet engaging products and child hunger. For every product sold, Bella Tunno donates one meal to one child in need. To date, they have donated more than 7 million meals. This teether and learning accessory is designed to grow with your baby. Each flashcard is a safety-certified teether on its own, and the soft silicone eases teething pain. These sets promote learning, encourage sensory play, and are built for on-the-go families.
- Available at Target, Nordstrom, Buy Buy Baby
Original Tote
By ChicoBag | United States
Price: $6.99 USD
Since 2005, ChicoBag has helped millions of people bag their single-use habits by offering a variety of high-quality, responsibly made reusable solutions for every lifestyle. The original ChicoBag reusable tote easily and quickly stuffs into its carrying pouch, so the compact bag can fit into your purse or pocket. Enjoy the built-in convenience of the size and design of this bag, allowing you to take it anywhere you go. The B Corp holds itself to benchmarks regarding safety and contaminant testing, fair labor rules, ethical manufacturing, and zero-waste operations.
- Available at Whole Foods, Wegmans, REI, Co-Ops, and Natural Grocers
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Do Good T-Shirt
By Cotopaxi | United States
Price: $30 USD
Spread the good word with this T-shirt (available in men’s and women’s styles) that is ultrasoft, slightly fitted, and has that broken-in feel, right off the shelf. This shirt was made with Mother Nature in mind. Featuring a blend of 60% organic cotton and 40% polyester, it’s thoughtful in more ways than one. This product was made in a Fair Trade Certified factory, which means every purchase helps support safe working conditions and a higher standard of living for the people who made it.
- Available at REI
Cinnamon Spiced Honey
By Drizzle Honey | Canada
Price: $15 CAD/$15 USD
Drizzle Cinnamon Spiced Raw Honey is warm and inviting. Spread over toast, stir into oatmeal or yogurt, or drizzle over baked brie for some sweet comfort on a chilly day. Every purchase of a cinnamon-spiced raw honey jar does more than supporting a small business. It also helps protect and create jobs for beekeepers and farmers while nourishing honeybee populations to ensure the continued health of their environment.
- Available at Safeway, Sobeys, Save on Foods, Crate and Barrel, Whole Foods Canada, and Indigo
The Original String Bag
By Eco-Bags | United States
Price: $13.99 USD
This purchase is good for you and good for the planet. The Eco-Bags string bag is light, easy to stow away, exceptionally soft, and expandable. It’s the perfect go-to tote for shopping, organizing, a day at the beach, laundry, and more. Plus, these zero waste bags that first hit the market in 1989 have been called the new it bag by Vogue — showing that circular style is always in fashion.
- Available at Whole Foods and The Fresh Market
Organic and Regenerative Baby Food
By Happy Family Organics | United States
Price: $6.49 USD per four-pack (only available in the U.S.)
The organic and regenerative line of baby food from Happy Family Organics is made with ingredients farmed with the future in mind. This new line for little ones 6 months and older is made with ingredients grown using regenerative farming practices that can help to mitigate climate change by building healthy soil that captures carbon from the atmosphere. As a brand on a mission to change the trajectory of children’s health through nutrition, Happy Family Organics knows that only a healthy planet can grow healthy foods and pursues a commitment to cultivating a sustainable world for little ones today and for future generations
- Available at Target and Whole Foods
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Mamma Chia Squeeze
By Mamma Chia | United States
Price: $5.99 USD per four-pack
Squeeze some natural vitality and powerful nutrients into your day. Mamma Chia’s organic chia seeds are infused with vibrant fruits and vegetables to create a convenient snack for souls of all ages. With plant-based Omega-3 and prebiotic fiber, Chia Squeeze is a satisfying burst that brings the body, mind and soul into higher balance. Mamma Chia is a sustainably conscious company dedicated to uplifting both the soul of communities and the soul of the planet.
- Available at Sprouts, Whole Foods, Target, Walmart, Safeway/Albertsons, Loblaws
Vegan Liquid Pizza Mozzarella
By Miyoko’s Kitchen | United States
Price: $6.99 USD (only available in the U.S.)
To revolutionize the pizza cheese industry, Miyoko ingeniously threw away the rule book to craft this vegan pizza mozzarella by focusing on the desired end result: delicious meltiness. Rather than creating a traditional solid block of vegan cheese that is shredded, Miyoko stripped out the solids and ingredients that hinder meltability. Miyoko’s world-changing liquid vegan mozzarella is organic, non-GMO, lactose free, palm oil free, gluten free, soy free, and kosher, and generates an estimated 98% less greenhouse emissions per unit compared to conventional cow’s milk mozzarella.
- Available at Sprouts
Certified Organic Bath and Body Gift Set
By Mustela | France
Price: $25.99 USD
Mustela’s organic cleansing gel and organic hydrating cream provide the best of both worlds — soft, clean skin — in one environmentally friendly package. The items in this set provide a great combination of cleansing and hydration that will leave skin clean, smooth, and healthier than ever. With naturally derived ingredients and eco-friendly packaging, you can rest easy that you’re helping both your family and the environment.
- Set online only; individual items available at Buy Buy Baby, Target, Whole Foods
Love Wins Dark + Milk Chocolate Gift Assortment
By TCHO Chocolate | United States
Price: $30 USD (only available in the U.S.)
TCHO takes pride year-round in making amazing chocolate and creating inclusive products to share and celebrate the sense of belonging. That’s why this box set, featuring six unique chocolate bars, gives back to an inclusive group like the Human Rights Campaign. For every Love Wins Gift Assortment sold, a portion of the proceeds goes to supporting equality and inclusivity for all with the Human Rights Campaign.
- Available at Whole Foods Market
De-Stress Variety Pack
By Teatulia Organic Teas | United States
Price: $20 USD (only available in the U.S.)
Stressed out? Sip this. Teatulia’s variety pack features three herbals to help you zen out. This trio will help relieve anxiety and promote a good night’s rest with soothing properties that naturally reduce anxiety and stress. At Teatulia, it’s about more than tea. Teatulia’s garden empowers women through innovative education, health, and cattle-lending programs that help lift families out of the cycle of poverty.
- Available at Walmart, Kroger, Giant Eagle, Sprouts, Whole Foods, Natural Grocers, National Co+op Grocers
Round Nesting Trio Containers
By U-Konserve | United States
Price: $33 USD
This waste-free solution is great for kids’ lunches, picnics, travel, outdoor adventures, and bulk shopping. The stainless steel nesting set — with 16-ounce, 9-ounce, and 5-ounce containers — helps reduce single-use packaging and is versatile for food-storage needs at home and on the go. Every container purchase gives back to environmental nonprofits through U-Konserve’s 1% for the Planet membership.
- Available at Target, Whole Foods Market, Grove Collaborative, Thrive Market, Mighty Nest, Earth Hero, Fresh Thyme Farmer Markets, Wegmans Market, Haggen Market, New Seasons / New Leaf Markets, and Pharmaca
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