Gift Guide 2022

The

A letter from our founder

As the UBB team and I prepare for another holiday season, it’s always this time of year that makes me reflect on our “why”. United By Blue was built on the simple vision to be part of the solution to the epidemic of plastic ravaging our world’s blue places. For us, that looks like sustainable products that clean trash from oceans and waterways.

Thanks to your support – whether it’s the recycled backpacks you gift to your loved ones or the organic t-shirts you gift to yourself – we’ve been able to clean over 4.3 million pounds of garbage all over the world. Not to mention the plastic and chemicals we’ve prevented from ever polluting the environment to begin with by using recycled and organic materials.

Behind those big numbers is a small but mighty team that works hard to ensure United By Blue offers the best sustainable products around. We put a lot of heart into everything we make, and we find great joy in getting UBB products out into the wild. So whether it’s your first Responsible Flannel or your tenth pair of Ultimate Bison Socks (we get it), know that when you shop with us you are not only supporting our team, but also a way of doing business that is better for the planet.

Lastly, as the founder of a company and dad to three children, I understand how the holidays can be fun, overwhelming, and wasteful all at the same time – which is why we do our best to make gifting, decorating, and celebrating sustainably as easy as possible. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or the little touches that make your home feel like the holidays, you can find them here –and you sure as hell can bet that for every item you buy, we’ll be out there cleaning up a pound of trash.

Wishing you a happy (and clean) holiday season,

BRIAN LINTON Founder

Giving (back)season

On Agnes: Organic Corduroy Pinafore Dress in Smoky Ochre | Responsible Wool Floral Buffalo Plaid Sweater in Smoky Ochre

On Khayir: Recycled Bison Sweater | Organic Corduroy 5-Pocket Pant in Night Sky

On the cover: Organic Corduroy Button Down in Pacific Plaid | 16 oz. Stoneware Mug in Nightfall Blue | Deadstock (R)evolution™

9L Sidekick in Olive | Recycled Collage Beanie | Responsible Wool Floral Buffalo Plaid Sweater in Lagoon | The Ultimate Bison Sock in Navy | 14 oz. Stoneware Spoon Mug in Eclipse Blue | Stoneware Tea Infuser in Eclipse Blue | The Women’s Responsible Flannel in Pacific | 32 oz. Stainless Steel Water Bottle in Deep Blue | Silk Road Bazaar Oat Milk Ornament

THE MOST RESPONSIBLE

FLANNEL ON THE PLANET

No, it doesn’t prevent procrastinating on gift shopping

Now

unitedbyblue.com

The Responsible Flannel in Juniper Organic Ribbed Turtleneck in Juniper Organic Corduroy Wide Leg Pant in Hazelnut

But our best-selling Responsible Flannel does do a lot for the environment

The Responsible Flannel in Lagoon Organic Pocket Tee in Egret Organic Corduroy 5-Pocket Pant in Night Sky

No gift receipt needed

Top-rated and loved by all, these bestsellers never fail.

(Re)active™ Convertible Crossbody Smoky Ochre

The Ultimate Bison Sock in Natural Recycled Colorblock Scarf

The Women’s Responsible Flannel in Lilac

32 oz. Insulated Steel Bottle in Beet

Recycled Bison Sweater

Your holiday party conversation starter

Tartan Blanket Co. Recycled Wool Blanket in Rainbow Herringbone Check

16 oz. Stoneware Mug in Pine

Recycled Pom Beanie in Obsidian

55L Carry-On Duffle in Cortado

Saves 8 plastic bottles from the landfill

All we want for Christmas is a lot less trash

Not only does every (R)evolution™ bag clean a pound of trash, they’re also made from it.

9L Sidekick in Navy, Deadstock Maroon Aqua, Cortado, Deadstock Olive, Recycled Wool

“Got this bag for my mom for Christmas and she absolutely loves it! Tons of pockets and lots of room.” - Callie D.

(Heart)felt gifts

Trim the tree with one-of-a-kind, Fair Trade Certified ornaments – including a very special appearance by our mascot, Eddy Earth.

Silk Road Bazaar Greta Thunberg Ornament, Sloth Ornament, Strawberry Cheesecake Ornament, Oat Milk Ornament, Eddy Earth Ornament, Avocado Toast Ornament, Charcuterie Ornament, Saguaro Cactus Ornament

“I wore these on an arctic expedition and did not need to layer my socks.” - Debra P.

The socks that started a cult following

Gifts under $50

Low price point, big impact.

Conscious Step Socks That Save LGBTQ Lives

The Alpine Ultimate Bison Sock in Red

Bee’s Wrap Honeycomb Reusable Food Wrap Roll

Recycled Collage Beanie

The Packable Tote in Ashburn

(Re)active Water Bottle Sling in Smoky Ochre

Keeps drinks cold for 24 hours and hot for 12

Oh hey, it’s our mascot, Eddy Earth

Deadstock (R)evolution™ Transport Pouch in Cocoa

Silk Road Bazaar Eddy Earth Ornament

Insulated Steel Bottle 22 oz. in Sand

Stoneware Tea Infuser in Eclipse Blue

product purchased = 1 pound of trash cleaned

The Meal Kit in Smoky Ochre

Recycled Pom Beanie in Black

The millions of pounds of trash we’ve cleaned to date are all thanks to our Cleanups Department: the tiny team that plans and organizes all of our community, high yield, and international cleanups across the globe.

An anti-waste material mindset

From nontoxic, regenerative fibers that keep harmful pesticides out of the environment to recycled fabrics that put existing trash to good use, we do our best to minimize waste from the get go.

No dirty business

Globally-scaled, company-led cleanups We work on a slow fashion timeline to avoid waste and overproduction, and our manufacturing partners hold some of the highest certifications in social and environmental health.

clean freaks

We believe that businesses not only have the ability to be part of environmental solutions, but a moral responsibility to address them. Our third party certifications help us give back and progress forward.

EcoVero™ Ruffle Sleeve Jumpsuit in Black

FOR HOSTING

For

The Stoneware Shop

Cozy, hand-painted ceramics that elevate the everyday.

Stoneware Pourover Topper in Eggshell

Set of 4 Stoneware Stackable Bowls in Caramel

Stackable Stoneware Teapot Set in Pine

Stoneware Stackable Noodle Bowl Set in Caramel

A bestseller every season

10 oz. Insulated Stoneware Travel Mug in Nightfall

16 oz. Stoneware Mug in Forest Floor

Hints of warm woods, fresh pine, and a cleaner environment

As we wrap up our community cleanup season - the months where we head out across the country to meet up with customers and volunteers and help clean their local waterways – there’s so much good news to share. This year, we hosted 19 community cleanups, donated to 27 nonprofits, and collaborated with over 900 volunteers to clean nearly 20,000 pounds of trash from waterways and coastlines.

When we weren’t driving a van of cleanup supplies around the country (maybe you saw us on I-80?), we were executing high yield cleanup projects and managing international cleanups with the support of our partners, Sungai Watch and Plastic Bank – resulting in the removal of 631,902 pounds of trash this year to date. And we already have our sights on some huge projects like tire dumps in rivers, lost-at-sea fishing gear, and illegal coastline dumpsites to help us clean hundreds of thousands of pounds more by the year’s end.

2022 saw UBB’s first Climate Neutral certification, and our first formal implementation of a Supplier Code of Conduct. After 5 years of running cleanups at United By Blue, I also had my most poignant moment of my career this year: while on a cleanup targeting dumped fishing gear, we received a call about an entangled whale in the very trash we were there to remove. It was a full circle and very emotional moment for me, and I was reminded firsthand how important the work we do is.

“every year I get excited about offering sustainable alternatives to wasteful holiday consumerism”

A letter from our Director of Sustainability

As we prep for the busy holiday season, every year I get excited about offering sustainable alternatives to wasteful holiday consumerism. Our plastic-free packaging is waiting patiently for your holiday orders, and we worked hard to ensure our materials and manufacturing standards are the best they’ve ever been. It’s a whole-company effort – and something I’m so glad to be a part of.

From our team to yours, I wish you and your family a joyous and low-waste holiday season. Thank you for another great year of cleanups, sustainability, and community.

MARIA McDONALD Director of Sustainability, United By Blue

The Cozy Shop

‘Tis the season for snuggling.

Stackable Stoneware Teapot Set in Smoky Ochre

Men’s Organic Indigo Throwback Sweatshirt & Men’s Organic Indigo Throwback Sweatpant

Tartan Blanket Co. Recycled Wool Blanket in Buchanan Antique Tartan

8 oz. Stoneware Mug Set in Juniper

14 oz. Stoneware Spoon Mug in Eclipse Blue

Lodge Ultimate Bison Sock in Navy

= 1 pound of trash cleaned

Women’s Recycled Sweater Polo & Women’s Recycled Sweater Pant

Does streetwear just as good as loungewear

18 oz. Ceramic Keepsake Candle in Wild Bramble

Have a cup of cheer

(Left to right) Tartan Blanket Co. Recycled Wool Blanket in Fraser Hunting Weathered Tartan, Rainbow Herringbone Check, Buchanan Antique Tartan, Mackellar Tartan, Forest Herringbone Check

On The Nice List: Recycled Cashmere

In addition to saving old garments from going to the landfill, recycled cashmere reduces the amount of resources needed for herding, harvesting, and processing the highly-coveted fiber.

purchased = 1 pound of trash cleaned

Recycled Cashmere Oversized Turtleneck in Camel

HIT knits

Meticulously crafted with eye-catching designs, unique textures, and the coziest sustainable yarns we could find.

Left page: Merino Wool Collage Cardigan in Charcoal | Recycled Abstract Sweater in Almond | Responsible Wool Floral Buffalo Plaid Sweater in Smoky Ochre | Recycled Nepped Fisherman Sweater in Forest Floor | Responsible Wool Turtleneck Sweater in Shortbread | Recycled Mockneck Sweater in Night Sky | Responsible Wool Buffalo Plaid Sweater in Smoky Ochre | Recycled Fairisle Sweater in Heather Grey

Right page: Responsible Wool Floral Buffalo Plaid Sweater in Lagoon | Recycled Mix Stitch Sweater in Heather Grey | Recycled Bison Sweater in Yam | Recycled Sweater Polo in Hazelnut | Recycled Plaited Sweater in Lilac | Recycled Wool Striped Cardigan in Night Sky | Recycled Fisherman Sweater in Beet

You cleanup nice!