Drawn a name for Secret Santa (or Kris Kringle, as many Aussies call it) and stuck on what to buy? The best eco Secret Santa gifts are small, useful and plastic-free: something the person wouldn't think to buy for themselves, and that won't end up in landfill by January. Here are our favourite eco Secret Santa and Kris Kringle gift ideas under $20 and $30: thoughtful, sustainable little things people actually use, long after the Christmas party is over.
- Under $10: Rose Gold Tea Drinking Straw ($2.95) or Coconut Cutlery Set ($9.95)
- Under $20: Copper Tongue Cleaner ($16.95) or Organic Cotton Produce Bags ($16.95)
- Under $30: Kansa Foot Massage Bowl ($29.95) or Plastic-Free Reusable Cup ($29.95)
- Want to spend more? Our handcrafted pure copper water bottles (from $64.95)
Eco Secret Santa gifts under $10
Perfect for a low-budget office Secret Santa, or as plastic-free stocking stuffers.
Eco Secret Santa and Kris Kringle gifts under $20
The sweet spot for most workplace and family Secret Santas.
Eco Secret Santa and Kris Kringle gifts under $30
For when the budget stretches a little further and you want something that feels special.
Happy to spend a little more?
If your Secret Santa budget is flexible, or you're buying for someone special, these handcrafted copper pieces make a gift they'll keep for years.
Eco Secret Santa ideas by personality
| If they're… | Try | Price |
|---|---|---|
| A tea lover | Rose Gold Tea Drinking Straw | $2.95 |
| Always buying takeaway | Coconut Cutlery Set | $9.95 |
| Into wellness rituals | Copper Tongue Cleaner | $16.95 |
| A farmers' market regular | Organic Cotton Produce Bags | $16.95 |
| Always on the go | Mini Bamboo Hairbrush | $21.95 |
| Hard to buy for | Kansa Foot Massage Bowl | $29.95 |
| A smoothie or iced coffee fan | Plastic-Free Reusable Cup | $29.95 |
| Someone really special | Pure Copper Water Bottle | from $64.95 |
How to choose a good eco Secret Santa gift
- Stick to the budget. Going far over can make others feel awkward. Going under can look like you forgot.
- Choose useful over novelty. Joke gifts are funny for a minute, then end up in landfill. A gift they'll use every day is remembered.
- Think about their routine. Coffee run, gym bag, lunchbox or morning routine: a small upgrade to something they already do always lands well.
- When in doubt, go plastic-free. Reusable gifts feel thoughtful and suit almost anyone.
- Wrap it the eco way. Skip glossy, plastic-coated paper. Try brown kraft paper and jute twine, a fabric wrap, or use an organic cotton produce bag as a gift bag they can keep using.
- Order early. Check our shipping information so your gift arrives before the Christmas party.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Kris Kringle and Secret Santa?
There's no real difference. Kris Kringle and Secret Santa are two names for the same tradition: everyone draws a name and buys that person one gift, usually with a set budget. Many Australians say Kris Kringle or KK, so every gift idea in this guide works for both.
What is an eco Secret Santa gift?
An eco Secret Santa gift is a small present that's plastic-free, made from natural or long-lasting materials, and useful enough to replace something disposable, like a reusable straw, a cutlery set or cotton produce bags.
What is a good Secret Santa gift under $20?
Useful everyday items work best, such as a copper tongue cleaner, organic cotton produce bags, a reusable straw set or a coconut cutlery set. They feel thoughtful, suit most people, and stay well under budget.
What can I get for Secret Santa under $10?
Try a rose gold tea drinking straw ($2.95), a steel straw set with travel bag ($5.95), a glass straw ($7.95) or a coconut cutlery set ($9.95). They also make great stocking stuffers.
What do you get someone you don't know well?
Choose something practical that anyone can use, such as a reusable straw set, cutlery set or produce bags. Avoid anything too personal, like clothing sizes or fragrances.
What is a good Secret Santa gift for a coworker?
Desk and lunch upgrades are always popular: a coconut cutlery set for lunch at work, a steel straw set for the office kitchen, or a plastic-free reusable cup for the morning coffee or smoothie run.
Are these gifts plastic-free?
Yes. Every gift in this guide is made from natural or long-lasting materials such as copper, stainless steel, glass, bamboo, coconut wood and organic cotton.
How much should you spend on Secret Santa?
Most Australian workplaces and families set a limit of $10 to $30. Agree on the budget as a group, then stick to it so everyone's gift feels fair.
Looking for more ideas? Browse our Health & Wellness range, reusable essentials or copper water bottles.