Up-Gifting For Good: Creative Ways to Elevate Your Holiday Giving

November 12, 2024

The holiday season is a time for connection, celebration, and, of course, gift-giving. But as the festivities grow, so does the waste. With wrapping paper, plastic packaging, and single-use items piling up, many of us are looking for ways to reduce our environmental impact during this special time of year. That’s where up-gifting comes in: a sustainable, creative approach to making your gifts even more meaningful while keeping waste at bay.

Our eco-elegant candle collections are made from natural, paraffin-free ingredients and housed in thoughtful vessels. But the journey of environmental Good doesn’t have to stop there. This holiday season, we’re encouraging you to make gifting even more meaningful, by “up-gifting”—adding a personal touch by repurposing our beautiful candle vessels and creating customized gifts that are truly one of a kind.

Guilt-Free Gifting: Purposeful & Personalized

Up-gifting is about adding value to a gift by creatively repurposing or personalizing it in a way that makes it even more special. More than just handing over a candle in a box, it lets you transform your GoodLight candle into a memorable, eco-friendly keepsake. It’s a thoughtful practice to reduce unnecessary waste, helping to prevent the mountains of packaging and wrapping paper that often end up in the trash after the holidays.

An added bonus? It doesn’t have to stop at the holidays! Get creative and up-gift your candle vessels all year round for special occasions or thinking-of-you mementos, so you always have a way to share the GoodLight.

Curating the perfect up-gift:

There are so many ways to convert your empty GoodLight vessel into something special for its recipient. First, make sure all of the wax and its residue have been removed. Find tips on how to do this and how to dispose of any leftover wax here.

Now, let’s have some fun! Here are just a few ideas for creating a bespoke token of love and appreciation:

Make A Memory Jar

Your friendship is unique, and so should be their gift! We recommend re-using this 7-ounce screw-top apothecary jar, our favorite being the Noble Fir, for getting us into the Holiday spirit. Fill it with old notes passed back and forth in class, pictures that put a smile on your face, meaningful trinkets, and more.

Make A Tea Library

For the person in your life who is jazzed about their daily tea time. The 6-ounce tin that accompanies the festive Orange Clove Cinnamon scent can be re-closed for functional up-gifting. Pack it with your person’s favorite tea bags and throw in some hand-picked blends to get them excited about trying new things.

Make It A Plant Potter

Your houseplant hero gets some new greenery when you convert this 8-ounce ceramic jar into an elegant planter. We like the Desert Juniper scent, especially for this time of year. Add soil and a small, propagated plant for a simple planter with special meaning.

Make It A Self-Care Kit
Everyone could use a little self-care time…some more than others. This one’s for the person in your life who’s earned a whole 4-piece Winter of Love Gift Box of personalized pampering. Fill these closable tins with a DIY body scrub, bath salts, a soap bar, and more - whatever items the recipient would need to inspire their self-care moment.

Give up gifting and make it UP-gifting

For the environmentally conscious shopper, up-gifting is more than just a creative way to give—it’s a way to reduce your environmental footprint during the holidays. Every year, the average American throws away 25% more trash during the holiday season, adding up to millions of extra tons of waste. By up-gifting, you’re helping to combat this excess by reusing and repurposing what you already have, all while giving a thoughtful, memorable gift.

If crafting isn’t your cup of tea or you’re short on time…

Enjoy our diverse range of scented collections, from woody and earthy to floral and fruity, with everything in between. Or, shop our elegant and versatile unscented collection, for your friends with an eye for décor. Every candle is made with plant-derived ingredients, without petroleum-based paraffin, so they’re a hug for your friend AND the planet.

**Ready to give them a Good gift?**

The holidays are just around the corner, and there’s no better time to stock up on your favorite GoodLight candles for up-gifting. Whichever festive scents you choose, each candle comes in a vessel ready to be transformed into something truly unique.

Let your gift be a reflection of thoughtfulness, environmental consciousness, and creativity. By up-gifting your GoodLight candle, you’re not only giving a beautiful, high-quality product but also a meaningful, waste-free gift that shows you care. Up-gifting for Good means gifting for the planet AND those special to you.