9 Zero Waste and Upcycled Gifts for Dad

Father's day is around the corner and we've rounded up some of our absolute favorite eco-friendly designs!

Get out of the gift card and a hallmark rut and get a gift that is made to remember. The best part? They are all made from repurposed materials! These gifts are all one-of-a-kind and unique just like your dad.

Click the photos to learn more and don't forget to check out the full list of father's day finds and our favorites on Etsy!


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1. Blue Dragon Craft creates all sorts of upcycled goodies and art pieces. We especially love this recycled soda can motorcycle, it's a gift to remember! 

2. CLE Village Craftsman creates statement pieces from repurposed license plates that are sure to wow your dad this father's day!




3. Imagine setting a cold one down on these awesome coasters by Tinkering Cyclist. 


4. These circuit board keyrings are just one of many amazing reimagined pieces over at Sarah Turner Eco Design. 

5. This repurposed vinyl record pocket journal by Vinylux is sure to be a hit with the music lover in your life. 

6. Upcycled Military Bags gives new life to some of the most rugged materials out there, so you know this bag is built to last!



7. Give the golf lover in your life a nice place to hang their clubs with this upcycled golf iron hook by Old Golf Club.  


8. We like to think there's more to life than hokey and barbeque, but dad doesn't think so, so get him this 4 piece BBQ set by Requipd Canada.


9. If this whiskey barrel rocking chair is as comfortable as it is stylish, we may never get back up. Thank the folks over at Whiskey Expressions for this beautiful design. 


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