SUSTAINABLE PARTY BAG IDEAS: 37 ECO-FRIENDLY PARTY BAG FILLERS FOR KIDS

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SUSTAINABLE PARTY BAG IDEAS KIDS WILL LOVE
Looking for sustainable party bag ideas? I’ve curated a list of 37 eco-friendly party bag fillers and favours that are perfect for kids’ parties. Say goodbye to plastic-filled party bags and hello to environmentally friendly alternatives that kids (and their parents) will love.
37 ECO-FRIENDLY PARTY BAG FILLERS AND FAVOURS FOR KIDS’ PARTIES
This list of eco-friendly ideas is based on cost-effective, sustainable fillers and favours that have proved popular at parties I’ve hosted or taken my daughter to.
1. CREATIVE BOOKS
This book has to be the ultimate sustainable kids' party favour! A craft book choc full of creative ideas and activities for recycling and remaking things.
This book is a great party favour for a craft party. It has unique template pages designed to help guide kids as they create their own characters and storylines.
There are tips, tasks, and story-theme prompts to help kids write amazing stories.
2. BOX SETS OF STORYBOOKS
Divide up a box set as a cost-effective way to fill party bags or for individual party favours.
There are ten books in this set about the lovable bear from darkest Peru. Great value and a classic read for kids aged 5-7yrs.
Also read: My roundup of 30+ books that make great party bag fillers and favours.
3. THINGS TO GROW
These snail snot seed kits are so darned cute and appealing to little kids, they make brilliant party bag fillers that are the opposite of dull and boring.
These are the cutest seed packets. Little kids are fascinated by watching their seeds grow.
These packets contain wildflower seeds that grow into flowers that bees love, which is SO eco-friendly. The packets can be personalised as a thank you note, which is a great time saver to boot!
These Unicorn Garden kits will get kids excited about growing their own garden. Each party box includes a 7cm fiber plant pot, a packet of mixed butterfly seeds, a wooden unicorn plant tag, and a soil pellet.
4. CRAFT PARTY FAVOURS
These make-your-own mask kits are brilliant for three-year-olds to craft and then make. Give them as party favours or add them to party bags.
This Make Your Own Paper Birdcage Kit is just magical. I also love that it is made from recycled card.
The birdcage is SO EASY to make; there’s no need for glue or scissors, so it makes a great party bag idea for kids aged 7 years old and upwards to make on their own or for younger kids to make with help.
Each kit comes in a cute little box that contains everything you need to sew one of these cute little felt animals.
This make your own airplane kit is brilliant for kids aged 3+. The instructions are easy to follow and the kit is eco friendly, so makes the perfect party bag filler for environmentally conscious parents.
There's a selection of plaster of Paris shapes to choose from. Each comes with its own set of three paints and a brush.
- Dinosaur
- Donut
- Heart
- Bear
- Unicorn
- Vehicles - train, car, bus and truck
This is a seriously cute bracelet making kit in a lovely little blue envelope. Seriously good value as well.
This sock unicorn sewing craft kit is a brilliant stocking filler idea for kids aged 6 and upwards.
These plastic-free, eco-friendly rocket and straw craft sets can be bought in packs of 5. The kit contains a paper straw, card rocket, paper rectangle, and paper fire.
The packaging is compostable, with the instructions printed on the back. Perfect for space-themed kids parties.
These lovely dinosaur origami sets make fabulous, sustainable party bag fillers. They are perfect for keeping little hands busy, developing gross motor skills and having creative fun!
Each set contains 5 origami paper sheets in a range of colours and patterns, measuring 15cm x 15cm. Sticker eyes and 1 x set of instructions. Rolled and tied with baker's twine.
5. PENS, CRAYONS, CHALK
These little glassine bags contain a chunky marble stick crayon and a cute shaped crayon (there are 10 themed shapes to choose from) perfect for little hands, sealed with a 'thank you for coming to my party' sticker.
The glassine bag is made from recycled materials and the crayons are poured using non-toxic wax.
This set of 6 eco-friendly dustless neon-coloured chalks is perfect for creative kids. Made from recycled scallop shells, these chalks have strong colour pigments for high coverage and easy blending.
Admittedly, this isn't a cheap option. However, I wanted to include this gorgeous organic paint set for kids because sometimes you only have a couple of guests to give a little something to.
The four paints use non-GMO ingredients (including potatoes, rice and beans) to provide an all-natural paint.
Colours: blueberry blue, cabbage green, watermelon red and orange.
This Cotton Twist set of 10 jumbo watercolour pencils in a rainbow of colours, plus a sharpener and brush, makes a great eco-friendly party favour for kids. The pencils are 100% plastic-free, FSC registered and CE compliant.
Dip the pencil into water for bold and bright colours, or use the brush wet for a watercolour effect. You can also personalise the tin and have it gift-wrapped (extra cost).
6. PRACTICAL AND REUSABLE
Things that are made in an eco-friendly way and can be used time and again make top-notch party bag fillers and favours.
Prettily coloured BPA-free silicone straws make really useful party bag fillers. Divide up this set of five into party bags.
Divide up this pack of four candy-coloured bamboo toothbrushes into party bags. For comic effect, you could include it alongside a selection of sweet treats!!
7. EDIBLE TREATS AND MAKES
Instantly edible treats or food-based things to make work well. They reduce waste and can be a good way to teach kids about sustainable eating.
These vegan and free-from lollies are a great inclusive treat for all kids - dairy, gluten, egg and nut-free. They're wrapped in playful monster character foils and make for great sustainable party bag fillers with their recyclable packaging.
How about novel flavours of popcorn as party bag fillers? There's an assortment of 14 different flavours, some sweet, some savoury:
Flavours: Salted Caramel, Pecan Pie, Pop'n'Choc, Peanut Butter, Berry-Licious, Say Cheese!, Red Velvet, Butterscotch, Vanilla Rainbow, Goats Cheese, Blue Cheese, Birthday Cake, Cookies & Cream and Cherry Bakewell.
OTHER IDEAS…
Slime Baff is the ultimate multi-use product for messy, multi-sensory play combined with bathtime! It creates colourful slime that can be easily drained away afterwards.
The eco-friendly slime is biodegradable, skin-safe and accredited by the British Skin Foundation.
Choose from 12 character, hairstyle and colour options.
This set of three animal yoyos is perfect for dividing up as party favours. The yoyos are made from sustainably sourced wood and decorated with non-toxic paint.
These colourful and fizzing bath bombs create a moisturising bath with delicious fruity scents like Apple, Grape, Strawberry and Tutti Frutti. Vegan-friendly, not tested on animals and safe for skin and drains.
Divide this value pack of 20 up to use as cost-effective party bag fillers.
These little ammonite fossils are 1.5cm - 2cm in diameter and would make great party favours for a dinosaur-themed party or science party.
BAGS TO PUT ECO-FRIENDLY PARTY FILLERS IN
Now you’ve got your list of eco-friendly fillers sorted, how about ticking off the actual paper bags to put them in? Here’s a list of eco-friendly paper bags of varying shapes and sizes.
LIST OF SPECIALIST ECO-FRIENDLY PARTY BAG FILLER SUPPLIERS
Here’s a list of sustainable, eco-friendly party bag filler and party favour brands and stores to look out for:
- Etsy
- Cotton Twist
- Little Otter Party Supplies
- Notonthehighstreet.com
- The Paper Party Bag Shop
- Plastic-Free Party Bags
- The Original Party Bag Company
- Fair Kind Child
- BabiPur
WHAT MAKES THE BEST ECO-FRIENDLY PARTY BAG FILLERS AND FAVOURS?
Here are some easy ways to ensure your party favours and party bag fillers are as eco-friendly and sustainable as possible:
- Opt for books that inspire kids to write, craft, or create for lasting entertainment.
- Storybooks are a top eco choice. They are (mainly) non-plastic, educational, and cost-effective when splitting a box set.
- Choose seeds and growing kits to teach kids about sustainability.
- Papercraft toys offer eco-friendly fun.
- Encourage creativity with DIY items as party favours.
- Don’t forget classic sweet treats, like birthday cake, in eco-friendly napkins.
- Baking your own biscuits is another option.
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