Sustainable & Plastic-Free Sinterklaas Gifts: 9 Inspiring Ideas for Pakjesavond and Shoe Gifts

The most festive time of the year is approaching! But alongside the fun, buying gifts, crafting surprises and writing poems can be quite a challenge. That’s why we’ve created a list of sustainable, plastic-free and genuinely fun Sinterklaas gifts. Perfect for Pakjesavond and for shoe gifts.

1. VANN x PSF Kids Bottle – 100% Plastic-Free Drinking

The ideal bottle for children who deserve fresh and healthy drinking every day.

✔ 100% plastic-free drinking (no microplastics in the bottle wall)
✔ Strong, durable and long-lasting
✔ Kid-friendly design: lightweight, colourful and easy to clean

👉 Order the VANN x PSF Kids Bottle

2. Happy Earth (Kids) Giftsets – Natural Skincare

Happy Earth now offers festive sustainable giftsets, completely free from microplastics and other harmful ingredients. There is also a special Happy Earth Baby & Kids Giftset, perfect for children with sensitive skin.

👉 View the Happy Earth Baby & Kids Giftset

3. Children’s Book ‘This Was the Plastic Age’ – Educational & Fun

Dive into the plastic age together with your child. An archaeologist tells stories about our “plastic era” and about young heroes standing up against plastic pollution. The book is colourful, educational, inspiring — and shows that everyone can make a difference.

👉 Order ‘This Was the Plastic Age’* only available in Dutch

4. Happy Soaps Gin & Tonic Scrub – Microplastic-Free Fun

This new scrub smells wonderfully of Gin & Tonic and is completely microplastic-free.
Perfect as a small surprise, shoe gift or for the Sinterklaas dice game.

👉 Shop the Gin & Tonic Scrub by Happy Soaps

5. Loveli Deostick – No Nasties, Beautiful Packaging

Loveli creates 100% natural deodorant without microplastics, aluminium or other harmful ingredients. Beautifully packaged and available in various scents.

👉 Explore the Loveli Deosticks

6. Activity Voucher – Give Memories Instead of Things

A personal and completely plastic-free gift: a voucher for a fun activity.
For example:

• Going to the cinema

• Baking cookies

• A treasure hunt

• A day trip

Sustainable, affordable and guaranteed to be a favourite.

7. Donald Duck Magazine Subscription – Weekly Fun

For kids who love Donald Duck. A surprise on the doormat every week!
Budget tip: you can often find stacks of old Donald Duck magazines at thrift stores or on second-hand platforms.

👉 Give a Donald Duck subscription

Why Choose Sustainable Gifts?

Many traditional Sinterklaas gifts contain plastic or come in plastic packaging.
With these sustainable tips you:

• Reduce plastic pollution

• Support responsible brands

• Give gifts that children (and adults!) truly appreciate

Small choices, big impact.

Support Our Fight Against Plastic Pollution

At Plastic Soup Foundation, we work every day toward a plastic-free future. We do this by:

• Funding research on the impact of plastic on health

• Lobbying for better laws and regulations

• Raising awareness among consumers and companies

You can help strengthen our work. Support us with a donation.

👉 Donate now