Return gifts are more than just tokens, they’re reflections of your values. If you’re someone who believes in conscious living, wellness, and empowering others through thoughtful gestures, this curated list of sustainable return gifts is for you. Each item is budget-friendly (MRP under ₹200), promotes good health or skincare, and is genuinely useful in daily life. I went through an extensive search to make my goodie bag for Navratri sustainable and useful for those who receive it.
🧘♀️ Wellness & Health Boosters
1. Tulsi Seed Balls in Potli Bags
🌱 Eco-friendly and spiritual
Helps purify air and boost immunity
MRP: ₹270 for 10 pieces (₹27 each)
Perfect for nature lovers and home gardeners.
2. Herbal Teas (Single-Serve Packs)
🍵 Detoxifying and calming
Choose blends like chamomile, tulsi, or lemongrass
MRP: ₹150–₹200 for assorted packs
Ideal for self-care routines or morning rituals.
3. Reusable Wheat Straw Cutlery Set
🍴 Lightweight, travel-friendly, and biodegradable
Includes fork, spoon, and case
MRP: ₹244
Great for office-goers and eco-conscious eaters.
💆♀️ Skincare & Self-Care Treats
4. Mini Aloe Vera Gel Tub
🌿 Hydrating, soothing, and multipurpose
Works for face, hair, and sunburn relief
MRP: ₹120–₹180
A skincare staple for all seasons.
5. Charcoal Face Wash or Ubtan Combo
🧼 Deep cleansing and gentle exfoliation
Combos available under ₹200.
Thoughtful gift for skincare enthusiasts.
6. Lip Care Scrub or Balm (Natural Ingredients)
💋 Coffee, coconut, or strawberry variants
Repairs and nourishes dry lips
MRP: ₹150–₹200
Compact, cute, and universally loved.
🛍️ Everyday Utility with a Sustainable Twist
7. Plantable Seed Paper Pens
✍️ Write and then grow, how cool is that?
Made from recycled paper and embedded with seeds
MRP: ₹22–₹25 per pen
Great for kids, creatives, and eco-warriors.
8. Jute or Cotton Tote Bags (Mini Size)
👜 Reusable, washable, and stylish
Ideal for groceries, books, or lunch
MRP: ₹150–₹200
A fashionable nod to sustainability.
9. Rice Husk Coffee Mug (Single Piece)
☕ Durable, microwave-safe, and biodegradable
MRP: ₹150–₹200
Perfect for tea lovers and desk dwellers.
🎁 Wrap It Right: Presentation Matters
Use recycled kraft paper, fabric wraps, or newspaper with twine for a rustic, eco-chic look. Add a handwritten note or a mini affirmation card to make it personal and empowering. If you have kids, let them show their artistic and calligraphic talents by making notes.
This blog post is part of ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’
hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla
in collaboration with Mads’ Cookhouse.
That Madras Mom 
I appreciate your thoughtful approach to sustainable gifting. While I’m not one for giving or receiving gifts these days, I do value the intention behind them. These ideas can inspire others to make more thoughtful choices who are into the idea of giving return gifts.
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I love this post. Gifts should be practical and sustainable and your suggestions tick all the right boxes. Who does not need Aloe vera Gel or Herbal teas !! They are perfectly priced too.
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These are such unique gift ideas, Sindhu. I would have loved it if you had shared links to these sustainable treasures.
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Absolutely loved your thoughtful curation of sustainable return gift ideas under ₹200! You’ve managed to blend eco-conscious choices with everyday practicality in such a delightful way. From plantable seed pens to rice husk coffee mugs, each suggestion feels like a small step towards a greener future. I love that !
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Such thoughtful and budget-friendly ideas! Love how each gift is both practical and eco-conscious. The plantable seed pens and mini aloe vera gels are especially charming.
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I love these thoughtful ideas for return gifts. They can be customised as per our guests and are also budget-friendly.
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a brilliant guide for thoughtful, eco-friendly gifting. It combines wellness, skincare, and sustainable everyday items under ₹200, with practical tips on presentation, making return gifts meaningful, useful, and stylishly conscious.
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A very much needed post and something we all require to practice sustainability and meaningful living.
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Good ones. Where can we get them? Couldn’t find the link ..
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Hi
The links have been updated. Please take a look now
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A post right in time for the festive season! Going to check out the site you mentioned.
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Such a perfect timing for the most amazing affordable and accurate gift options. Thank for curating this list.
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Buying return gifts is such a challenging task! Great that you shared some incredible options!
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this is such a helpful post! It is so diffucult these days to find something good and of value in under 200 and this post is full of good ideas! thanks for curating this.
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