Top 11 ethical tech gifts for Christmas [Ultimate list 2021]

Are any early adopters out there chasing the latest trends in tech? We got you sorted because technology can be both, innovative and sustainable. Find here the top 10 ethical tech gifts for Christmas!

Currently, there are not yet many options for ethical tech brands, but the few ones we list in this guide are bringing some kickass innovation. These brands are shaking the industry from the inside out, with improved production processes, fairtrade standards and more eco-friendly packaging.

From the first ethical phone and other ethical tech accessories, with some of these brands, you will benefit from their e-waste take-back programs. In this guide, you will find everything that is available in ethical tech gifts, so let’s go!

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1. The world’s first ethical smartphone

Fairphone is a social enterprise that has created the first ethical smartphone by mapping its supply chain to understand exactly what goes into our phone and where it comes from. By doing so the brand is addressing unfair practices by sourcing conflict-free materials that support local economies, not armed militias. Another massive effort Fairphone is how they deliver a circular economy business model with a take-back program implementing their best recycling methods.

This BCorp and multi-award-winning company has recently launched the Fairphone 3 and it’s got everything you’d expect from a great phone — and so much more.

Price Fairphone 3 – USD$ 500

2. Nimble premium kit with fast portable charging

Made of recycled aluminium, plant-based bioplastics and plastic-free packaging, the brand has an incredible range of ethically made and sustainably designed accessories. This premium ethical tech kit by Nimble comes with a 5-Day Fast Portable Charger, a Fast iPhone USB-C to Lightning Cable, a Fast USB-C 18W PD Wall Charger and a Fast USB-C to USB-C Cable.

Nimble has also implemented an e-recycling program to use in their ethical tech products, as well as putting a full stop to stupid retail packaging waste – which is not just difficult to recycled but adds up to a 20% to the final price of the product. The results? The tech that is made from sustainable materials for less than half the price, without sacrificing performance. Because you have the right to know how your products are made, where they come from and the impact they have on the world.

Nimble premium kit – USD$ 104.95

3. No Bounds by House of Marley

Free to be. The No Bounds Bluetooth speaker is the most portable in our durable, outdoor speaker family, crafted with sustainable REGRIND™ Cork to be as natural as its intended environment. The 4-color speaker series is designed for outdoor use with rugged, waterproof and dust-proof materials. Each No Bounds boasts a 10-hour battery life with wireless dual-speaker pairing capability and speakerphone functionality. Quick charge it with the provided cable between uses. All No Bounds speakers are crafted from the Marley REWIND™ fabric, REGRIND™ Silicone, REGRIND™ Cork, and Recyclable Aluminum — more natural physicality for your physical lifestyle. Some other interesting features are buoyancy, the Aux-in, and the wireless dual-speaker pairing options.

No bounds price – USD$ 99.95

4. Rocketbook Everlast Reusable Notebook

Do you have a friend professional in scribbling notes and always complaining on the paper mess on the desk? Well, then this is almost a gift to freedom and a rocket notebook push for your nerdy friend to actually implement those ideas! The notebook is made with glossy paper and it comes with specially-made erasable gel pens available in different colors. Anything written in the notebook can be erased with a damp cloth or just save the notes as PDF. No wonder it’s called Rocketbook, as it creates reusable, cloud-connected note-taking products from the future. It was time to take the idea world by storm!

Rocketbook Everlast Reusable Notebook price – USD$ 89.99

5. Universal Retro speaker designed by Javier Santamaria

This Universal Retro speaker is ecological, functional, minimalist and original! It works amplifying the sound inside the cavity of the speaker, acting as a natural sounding box. No cables, batteries or maintenance needed! The retro bit transports you to the original sound of the 50s, with a wood and metal provide a bright and clean sound. The wood comes from sustainable forests with FSC certification. This certification ensures that the raw material comes from forests exploited within legality, that the feeling of trees is selective that care and maintain our natural environment. The Universal Retro speaker is handmade in Spain with beeswax or natural oils.

Universal Retro speaker price – USD$ 66.00

6. Wireless speaker by UNO Universal Houdsound

Universal UNO Speaker by Ecophonic is ecological, functional, minimalist, and original. Made of FSC Spanish beech wood with a certification of controlled and renewable forests, the woods used for these products are characterized for their large acoustic resonance and high resistance to weathering. What is better about this Spanish handcraft, also characterized for its natural finish with beeswax, is that you can forget about batteries or maintenance thanks to an operation based on the amplification of sound within the cavity of the speaker. Just put your Smartphone in the slot “hit play”.

UNO Universal Houdsound price – USD$ 35.50

7. Wooden headphones by LSTN

Violins, pianos, guitars — world-class musical instruments are made from wood, so why not headphones? LSTN wooden headphones provide excellent tonal balance with crisp highs and rich lows. Stream from your laptop or any other Bluetooth-enabled device (even TV’s!) from up to 30 feet away. But the sound comes with a purpose as every LSTN purchase helps give hearing aids through Starkey Hearing Foundation, helping over 30,000 people so far!

8. LSTN Headphones price – USD$ 99.99

9. Naturally crafted Woodbuds

Woodbuds are naturally crafted headphones made of wood, designed to combine superior sound quality & premium comfort with a small carbon footprint. The brand has a range available in six bold colours, and no matter your choice, the brand donates 1% of its sales to a network of environmental organisations worldwide and plant a tree for every 100 products sold.

Woodbuds Headphones price – USD$ 32.00

10. Pela Case

Pela Case is one of those brands that have become incredibly popular leading in the ethical tech accessories space. Their mission is simple: to make eco-friendly, sustainable products the new normal – starting with phone cases! These are made with a blend of non-toxic, plant-based biopolymers mixed with annually renewable flax shive. Pela cases will biodegrade in a composting environment which means less waste in our landfills and oceans. So far the brand has raised more than $125,000 for their 1% for the Planet partners, and furthermore 5% of total sales (not just profit) from each collection is donated directly to the causes Pela supports, such as bees, oceans, turtles and so much more! Pela cases are available for Apple iPhones, Samsung Phones and Google Pixel Phones.

Pela case – from USD$ 42.95

11. iPhone cases made of recycled plastic

Nimble is making efforts to focus specifically on plastic waste and its effect on our oceans with its Bottle iPhone case range. Basically, with so much plastic already in existence, the brand has chosen not to produce ANY new plastic for this case. It comes in five colors inspired by the ocean: Soft Coral, Seagrass, Glacier, Deep Sea and Black Sand. The 5% of every case sold goes directly to protecting the world’s oceans and marine life in partnership with a different nonprofit for each color. The design is slim and protective; durable, fabric exterior. It ships in 100% plastic-free packaging and recycle any old case through their One-for-One Tech Recovery Project.

Nimble phone case – from USD$ 39.95

Did you enjoy this guide with ethical tech gifts for this Christmas 2021?! We kept it simple so that you can explore at your own pace. If you have any recommendations of brands please share it with us in the comments below!

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