Eco Friendly Gifts that Give Back
- Gift guide
Gifts that Benefit The Marine Mammal Center, A Non-Profit that Rescues and Rehabilitates Marine Animals
Show your loved ones you care with help from our Eco Friendly Green Gifts that Give Back Guide. It features sustainable gifts that are good for the planet and perfect for the people in your life who are (or aspire to be!) environmentally savvy.
Not only are you helping the planet with these green gifts, but your purchase also supports medical care for our patients, which has helped us to rescue more than 26,000 marine mammals since 1975, and advances ocean health.
Shopping at the last minute? Your purchase comes with a downloadable gift IOU to give your loved one while they wait for their special present to arrive. Find more gifts that give back on our Last-Minute Gift Guide.
Gifts that give back for the distant loved one:
Adopt-A-Seal®
You can send a thoughtful gift that will make your loved one smile. When you symbolically adopt harbor seal pups Astrid & Webby (or one of our other popular patients like a sea otter, sea lion or dolphin!) your purchase will give back, providing the food and medical care sick and injured animals need to return home. You can also personalize the adoption certificate that features Astrid & Webby’s photo and story!
Environmentally friendly gifts for the foodie:
A set of bamboo utensils to use instead of plastic
This to-go set of bamboo utensils includes a fork, knife, spoon and chopsticks, and comes in a convenient case (choose from different colors!) made from recycled plastic bottles. You’ll find that this eco friendly gift is perfect for anyone who loves restaurant leftovers or taking their meals on the go. Be sure to check out these other on-the-go food items like this aluminum water bottle.
Sustainable gifts for their home:
A set of eco dryer balls to reduce single-use waste
Replace single-use dryer sheets with these reusable, organic and cruelty-free wool dryer balls. Available in two fun designs, this ocean-themed gift will keep your loved one’s laundry feeling soft and fresh.
Ocean conservation gifts for the ocean lover:
A harbor seal t-shirt that shows off what they care about
If your loved one is crazy about the ocean, they’ll be thrilled when they open their gift and find marine mammal swag inside. This sealy cool tank top features a stunning underwater scene. And while it is certainly perfect for sunny day, it pairs great with this comfortable hoodie, creating the ultimate lounge-day outfit.
Ocean gifts for the lounger:
A pair of sea lion socks to cozy up in
Snuggle up and show your love for sea lions with these fun socks. This special design is only available at The Marine Mammal Center! Made with cotton sourced from the United States, these socks will keep your loved one warm and stylish. Don’t miss our other exclusive apparel.
Small gifts for the creative:
Logo recycled denim pencils to draw, write and create sustainably
These are not your typical No. 2 pencils! Made with upcycled denim, these eco friendly pencils will help your loved one create sustainably and are a fun addition to any writing drawer or pencil case. Be sure to check out other earth-friendly gifts.
Gifts that give back for the one who has everything:
A gift and eCard in their honor
This is the perfect gift that gives back for someone who doesn’t need more stuff. A gift to The Marine Mammal Center in honor of your loved one has a big impact on ocean health. Send a personalized eCard with your donation and let them know they gave a second chance to marine mammals. You can even schedule your eCard to be sent immediately or on a specific date!
BONUS!
Round out your collection of marine animal gear with a protective face mask.
You and your loved ones can stay safe and stylish with your very own marine mammal face mask. Choose from a range of ocean-themed prints, like sea otters, dolphins, sea lions and more!
Your purchase of any of our meaningful eco friendly gifts will directly support ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education.
Browse all of our gifts for ocean lovers that help protect seals, sea otters, sea lions and whales.
Yes, I want to save a life!
Yes, I want to save a life!
You’ll be giving sick and injured animals the best possible care at the Center’s state-of-the-art hospital. With your gift today, you are giving a patient a second chance at life in the wild.
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