5 Best Eco-friendly Craft Kits for 2026

5 Best Eco-friendly Craft Kits for 2026


By Betty Gardiner

Looking for a 2026 resolution? Try being more eco-friendly with help from our sustainable craft kits. There are loads of ways you can make small changes to help the planet alongside what you do already. Let us inspire you to take charge of your carbon footprint.

We've got so many eco-friendly things to learn with live online classes and kits, from self-care products to some simple kitchen swaps. If you want some productive things to do at home, then these craft boxes are the answer.

Not only are you helping the environment by picking up more eco conscious hobbies, but it’s also great for your mental wellbeing. You can expect a boost to your confidence and your positivity while working on eco-friendly DIY projects and learning more about sustainable crafting. Take some time out this year to relax, forget about your worries and enjoy some me-time.

If you know someone trying to be more sustainable, then these craft classes and kits also make fantastic virtual gifts. Not only does it show how much you care for them, but it is also a guilt-free present for your loved one who knows that by simply receiving your lovely present they are helping local teachers and the earth.

Here’s a list of some things to do at home that will help you be more environmentally friendly throughout 2026.

three jars of pickled vegetables

1. Try a cooking kit to learn to make sustainable meals

Did Veganuary catch your eye this year? It sounds like a great idea, but some people worry that vegan cooking can be too difficult to master. That’s where we come in. Try one of our fantastic vegan cooking classes online that comes with a kit full of goodies. There are loads of virtual cooking classes to pick from. Make a warming meal or some vegan chocolates to boost your spirits and show you how tasty vegan food can be.

If you don’t fancy vegan food but still want to help the environment, try a live online class that helps you use up leftovers. It’s a really productive thing to do at home as you reduce your food waste and still have yummy meals to enjoy. 

You can even try pickling! From cucumbers, tomatoes and beetroot, there is so much food you can store to give it a longer life. It all makes for fabulous garnishes and special touches on meals. Preserving your food also gives it a wonderful taste, so it’s a useful thing to do when you’re bored and if you want to try something new.

Bees covering honeycomb

2. Reduce your plastic use with a beeswax wrap craft kit

Green minded people of the world have been using beeswax wraps for a while, and they’re a great sustainable swap for protecting the freshness of your food. Making beeswax wraps is a fantastic indoor activity that can be helped along by a craft box full of supplies and help from an online class.

These special wraps are reusable, which makes them much better than cellophane or plastic bags. Single use food bags are terrible for the environment and can sit in landfills for decades.

A beeswax craft kit is a wonderful DIY craft, and all you need is some beeswax, an iron and some cotton fabric. You can even personalise your wrap by using fabric with something you love on it. It’s a really fun thing to do at home that will help you store leftovers.

A glass terrarium and plants on a table

3. Terrarium kits will bring life to your home

More plants is always a win for the planet so take some into your care with a glass terrarium. Having some foliage in your house will purify your air which is great for your health and for the earth. It’s easy to see why building a terrarium is a perfect thing to do at home to be sustainable.

You can easily learn how to make a terrarium with a virtual class and a DIY terrarium craft kit. The terrarium workshops are led by fantastic teachers who will guide you on arranging and nurturing your new green babies. Your crafting kit will come full of the best terrarium plants that are super easy to take care of and will add colour to your home.

Making a terrarium is also a fantastic way to relax because working with soil can give you a boost of serotonin which can help balance your mood. It’s a really fun thing to do at home when you’re feeling stressed.

4. Learn how to make soy candles for eco-friendly lighting

If you’re not a candle aficionado, you might not know that soy candles and paraffin are so different. Other eco warriors are sure to warn you about the dangers of paraffin wax. Paraffin candles can produce toxic chemicals when burnt, some of which are carcinogenic and bad for your health, your home and the environment.

Soy candles are a fantastic alternative, and homemade candles are even better. Get yourself a soy candle making kit to try a fun new hobby with cleaner materials. Choose a DIY kit and you’ll receive all the candle making equipment you need, as well as guidance in a live online class with a friendly and informative teacher.

Once you have your DIY candle, you can use it as a softer light for when you need some illumination. Candles don’t use electricity than overhead lights - this is great for your purse as well as the planet. They are also much prettier.

5. Make your own pots and plates with a pottery kit

Pottery is a sustainable hobby because you are using natural materials. No synthetics or plastics here! You can also get some stunning DIY home decor with a bit of clay, and some know-how. Have a go at making your own cups and bowls using a pottery starter kit, and a super informative virtual class.

Using an online pottery class, you can learn how to make all sorts of fantastic things. From plates to vases and plant pots to teapots, there is an exciting array of household things to make at home.

Not only is DIY pottery natural, but it’s also much more environmentally friendly than buying mass-produced products. When you make your own pottery at home, your impact on the environment reduces. 

Making pottery at home is also a fantastic mindful activity. It can really help relieve stress as you release your worries into the clay. It can give you peace of mind for the environment and for your own mental health.

With all these productive things to do at home, it’s so easy to be an eco warrior.





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