I couldn't quite break the ritual of pulling together the big sustainable Gift Guide filled with small brands and sustainable products. This maybe my only blog post from the last 12 months but I hope you enjoy all the Christmas gifts ideas.
Gifts for the Fashion Lover
Alohas Trainers | £142
The Tb.490 sneaker is made in Portugal from suede with brown leather details. Designed in a low-top silhouette sitting on rubber soles, it’s complete with plenty of classic features, including subtle perforation and logo stamps.
Fund Jumper | £165
Helping to support small independent farmers. Fund work exclusively with a British company to manufacture sustainable high quality wool from free range pasture fed ethically reared sheep. The brand also helps support a variety of charities and offset their emissions meaning you're supporting a brand really trying to do good.
Mashu Philippa Bag | £295
A brand working hard to integrate sustainability credentials, this bag is created using Bio Veg vegan leather made from 27% Recycled polyester 73% bio based mass content from non GMO corn crops made in Italy. The lining is 100% organic cotton sourced from the Netherlands whilst the Gold Plated brass hardware is handmade in Greece.
Beaumont Organic Linen Dress | £143
The Tb.490 sneaker is made in Portugal from suede with brown leather details. Designed in a low-top silhouette sitting on rubber soles, it’s complete with plenty of classic features, including subtle perforation and logo stamps.
Fund Jumper | £165
Helping to support small independent farmers. Fund work exclusively with a British company to manufacture sustainable high quality wool from free range pasture fed ethically reared sheep. The brand also helps support a variety of charities and offset their emissions meaning you're supporting a brand really trying to do good.
Mashu Philippa Bag | £295
A brand working hard to integrate sustainability credentials, this bag is created using Bio Veg vegan leather made from 27% Recycled polyester 73% bio based mass content from non GMO corn crops made in Italy. The lining is 100% organic cotton sourced from the Netherlands whilst the Gold Plated brass hardware is handmade in Greece.
Beaumont Organic Linen Dress | £143
P&Co Slow Sundays T-shirt | £30
Tartan Blanket Company Scarf | £32
Donating 1% of their revenue to the planet and 1% to the people supporting charities and community projects around the world, The Tartan Blanket Company designed in Edinburgh is the perfect winter gift.
Recycled Wool Hat | £44
This ribbed texture beanie made with 100% recycled merino is made from pre-consumer textile waste that would otherwise go to landfill. Perfect for those out in winter to keep them warm on whatever their adventure may entail.
Tea and Tequila Bugambilia Top £135
Pantee Branded Socks | £9
LANX Boots | £210
Get 10% off at LANX using the discount code EKW10.
Gifts for those who love to Host
Ebba Cornish Dry Gin | £44
A classic London dry gin from Mounts Bay Distillery and made with Cornish botanicals. With fresh sea aster and locally foraged rock samphire the result is a wonderful dry Cornish Gin. The distillery offer gin in refill pouch for a reduced cost, allowing you to enjoy the gin in your bottle time and time again.
A classic London dry gin from Mounts Bay Distillery and made with Cornish botanicals. With fresh sea aster and locally foraged rock samphire the result is a wonderful dry Cornish Gin. The distillery offer gin in refill pouch for a reduced cost, allowing you to enjoy the gin in your bottle time and time again.
La Cosa The Thing dessert wine £14.99
Sip Swirl Straws | £25
Its not often to find cool looking glass straws but these certainly do the trick! Each straw is crafted from borosilicate glass and tinted with colour making the perfect drink accessory.
Tartan Blanket Co Placemats | £20
Made in the UK, this pared-back lidded butter dish hand-thrown by potter Rebecca Williams, based in West Sussex. Shaped to a pleasing rounded form with a soft matte glaze, providing the perfect table accessory for dinner parties.
West House
Pottery makes beautiful, dip-glazed and kiln-fired ceramics from a small studio
in Cumbria. The Pottery is a not-for-profit social enterprise and part of West
House - Cumbria’s leading care and support provider for children, young people
and adults with learning difficulties. By supporting West House
Pottery, you’re giving each one of their potters’ essential and creative skills
and helping them to lead a fulfilling, independent life.
Made in the UK, this pared-back lidded butter dish
hand-thrown by potter Rebecca Williams, based in West Sussex. Shaped to a
pleasing rounded form with a soft matte glaze, providing the perfect table
accessory for dinner parties.
Based in
Weymouth, Karen Dawn Curtis ceramics is an extensive, hand-made range of
ceramic products that provides everything you need to enrich your everyday life
whether drinking your favourite coffee or displaying beautiful flowers. This
Japandi-style jug is hand-made with coloured clay. The interior is glazed,
leaving the exterior naked. Each jug has a complimentary coloured clay handle.
Gifts for the Outdoor Lover
The Welsh One Hundred Corkboard | £120
Great Walk, Great Pub Guide | £16.99
This guide brings together two supremely British past-times: pubs and walks. Each route has been carefully researched to unite a truly great walk and a truly great pub, and on these handy pull-out cards the pub walk has never been easier. Each card provides useful information on the pub: its ales, wines and food, interesting history of the building or landlord, and essential details for the day. The inclusion of a transparent plastic sleeve makes walking possible in every kind of weather, and the cards can be re-used again and again.
Dock & Bay Quick dry Towel | £30
Dock & Bay towels are perfect for throwing in the car and they take up barely any room. Made from super soft, sustainable waffle material which dries 2x faster than regular cotton, they’re perfect for all water-based activities.
La Pochette Dry Bag | £55
Feverfew Gardening Gloves | £22.95
Created with
post sea care in mind, this collaboration between an outdoor brand and British skincare
experts made With naturally sourced ingredients inspired by Cornwall it provides
the perfect sustainable skincare for those sea obsessives.
Gifts for those on the go
Yoko Wool Mittens | £19.95
Because what is not to love about mittens?! These beautiful pair are made with local irish wool. and are naturally cosy and sustainably crafted.
Chilly’s Coffee Cup | £30
A classic but always needed. It’s always the perfect gift for those who you’re trying to encourage living a little more sustainable lifestyle which look slick.
La Pochette Travel Bottle Trio | £15
Duck Head Umbrella | £32
Perfect for the ever changing British weather, this umbrella has a PFc free waterproof coating, is made from recycled materials and sustainably sourced birch. The perfect addition for those always on the go!
Ocean Bottle 500ml £35
The bottles are made from double wall vacuum-insulated stainless steel and recycled materials, won't leak or sweat in your bag and are 100% dishwasher safe‚ all while helping to save the ocean. With 10 year repair and replacement schemes they really are bottles for life.
Bamae Sustainable Cotton Sports Bag | £29
Black and Blum Lunch Bag | £24.95
If you know someone who’s always carrying food but worried it may spill in their bag, then this the perfect gift. This 6.7L insulated lunch bag, made from recycled PET t is big enough to carry all your food and drink on-the-go items, such as a lunch box, water bottle, fruit and snacks.
Green People One Balm | £21
Green People have been planet pals since way back
in 1997 when the brand launched as pioneers in organic, vegan beauty. Since
then, they’ve continued to find new ways to make their offering as sustainable
and considerate as possible. They've given us the UK’s first 100% biodegradable
pot with the One Balm, an easy all-over balm for nails, skin, lips, lids and
elbows. The clever part? It decomposes and can be composted once you've
finished.
Gifts for those who love to cook
Through
thought-provoking conversations with inspiring thinkers and writers, and
seasonal recipes created by leading chefs, Recipes to Reconnect provides a
blueprint for a better way of eating and living.
Eat Well Recipe Journal | £26
With sections for breakfast, lunch, dinner and treats this recipe journal is
perfect for those trying to capture meals and ideas as they go. Printed on FSC
certified paper and comes with plastic free packing, it provides a great gift
for those who like to take culinary memories from plate to page.
Not your every day gift but this allows you to grow
gourmet mushrooms at home with this Pink Oyster Mushroom Growing Kit.
Easy-to-use and carefully designed, this kit is perfect for beginners and
seasoned growers alike, offering a fun, sustainable way to enjoy fresh, tasty
pink oyster mushrooms.
Tom's
mission is to teach a way of eating that prioritises the environment without sacrificing
pleasure, taste and nutrition. This book does just that, offering an education
on food systems, and tasty recipes. Perfect for these keen how to cook in
harmony with the planet a little more.
A company
that highlights small batch organic producers. Citizens of Soil are working to
turn a commodity into a community of farmers, paying above market prices to
help producers focus on creating high quality produce that supports soil
quality and biodiversity.
A beautiful book created for those want not seasonal
recipes that will nourish your body and mind, but to learn a little more about Daylesford
Farm and tells the story of how it all began.
Each
product has been chosen for it's sustainable values for a thoughtful
collection. Inside are three artisan British cheeses from farmers committed to
sustainable methods, plus crackers, chocolate and foraged quince preserve. The
perfect late night feast!
This Salt
Tasting Kit offers our six flavours including pink Beetroot, Lemon & Thyme,
Natural, Oak Smoked, Chilli and Garlic salt! The sea sold is created at the
company’s salt works on Portland, Dorset, using pristine seawater collected
from Chesil beach as they work to revive an industry that used to be of great
importance to the local area.
Gifts for a Cosy Night In
Neal’s Yard Seaweed & Arnica Foaming Bath | £15.50
This stuff is magic, who knew that these ingredients (organic) together would create the perfect bath that really does leave you sleepy afterwards. It's my go to!
Pantee Underwear | £38
Made from upcycled deadstock t shirts, which would otherwise go to waste, Pantee is the perfect comfy underwear for the perfect cosy night it. Every order is also sent out in recyclable and plastic free packaging
Ohne’s brand ethos: if you’re going to have an average of 540 periods in your lifetime (say whaaat), those periods better be good. Cue the invention of its hero herbal tincture, Yin & Tonic – best served via four drops in a herbal cuppa – that can ease cramps and make your moods more… hinged. When taken at the first sign of a period, some users claim it’s so good at sending cramps packing that they’ve stopped taking painkillers.
Organic Basics True Knit Set From £43
A brand known for their ethics and practices, working with factories that are GOTS-certified organic cotton are perfect for a cosy night in on the sofa! You can even find out your carbon footprint to.
TOMS Ezra Slippers | £62
These cozy slippers with convertible heel provide the perfect slipper if you’re nipping in and out of the house. What’s even better is that TOMS donate 1/3 of their profits to grassroots organisations that are working to build equality.
Alpaca Bed Socks | £18.75
Keep your
feet toasty warm at home with these thick Ecru bed socks, made from the finest
and softest alpaca. Knitted with care in England, they are chunky, soft and
slouchy: just right for padding around the house.
Tartan Blanket Company | £65
Woven from 70% Recycled Wool and 30% Mixed Recycled Fibres saved from landfill this blanket is perfect for draping at the end of a king-size bed or wrap around yourself on the sofa! The Tartan Blanket Co also donate 1% of all their revenue to the planet and 1% to the people supporting charities and community projects around the world.
Gifts for the Personal Care Lover
Aromatherapy
Polishing Brush | £25
Fantastic for buffing away dry and dull skin whilst promoting circulation made
from cactus bristle and natural wood. Perfect for the post bath boost.
Ren Clean
Screen Mineral Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF30 | £30
We know the need for SPF and this quick-absorbing SPF30 sunscreen protects skin
and supports marine life, too - it’s packaged in recycled ocean plastic and
contains active Non-Nano Zinc Oxide that's considered ""reef
friendly"" (so you can wear yours while swimming).
PaiC-2-Believe
Vitamin C Brightening Moisturiser | £49
Although a little pricey, Pai is working hard to raise the bar in the industry
when it comes to transparency and sustainability. All of its products are
formulated and made in-house in the brand's London lab, so they have full
overview of what goes in every bottle. Plus they’ve been accredited by COSMOS
(Soil Association), Cruelty Free International and The Vegan Society.
These natural deodorant are not only reusable with plenty of refill option but perfect to keep in the gym bag.
Floral Street black lotus perfume | £24
Wrapped in recyclable, sustainable packaging, this perfect perfume in a travel sized spray bottle is not only a multi-award winning vegan perfume but also smells divine. I recommend the Ylang Ylang Espresso or the Black Lotus, both of which is a scent like nothing else. I’m addicted.
Above & Beyond Lip balm Refill Kit | £25
With the case made of aluminium so it can handle being battered around in your bag and chewed by your dog, and the refills being plastic free and compostable, this lip balm offers a refreshing alternative to many others whilst tackling waste.
Reusable Makeup Remover Pads | £14
Have a friend who uses cotton pads? Well instead why not get them these? After a few uses they can be chucked in the wash, ready for use all over again
AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES De-Stress Mind Shower Oil | £28
This blemish-friendly oil is made from upcycled
hemp seeds, grown and harvested in the UK by hand. The B-Corps brand rescued
the large proportion that don't meet the specification for food use from going
to waste and landfill and then cold-press them into plant oil. The supply chain
is short and considered and the oil itself contains 52% more antioxidants than
standard hemp seed oil.
The Longing Towels from £20
These insanely soft and absorbent GOTS certified organic cotton towels have been raved about since they launched for their fantastic quality and the fact they’re incredibly soft and cuddly. Perfect for after a long bath.
SKANDINAVISK Hibernate Scented
Candles Gift Set |
£42.00
Certified as a B Corp, Skandinavisk continue to work in the areas of certified
raw materials, local production, due diligence in sourcing, and policies toward
their staff, including their refugee integration program. This gift set
contains KOTO, HYGGE and SKOG fragrances in mini glass votives and made with
sustainably sourced soy wax, pure cotton wicks and engraved wooden lids.
Gifts for Little Ones
Wooden Stacking Toy | £36
Handcrafted from local hardwoods, each toy is unique in colour as well as the detail of the woodgrain. Different woods are used for the various colours that you see. Sycamore, Elm, Yew, Maple and Staghorn Sumac are a few of the varieties.
100% Organic Merino Wool Jumper | £32
Comfy, warm and incredibly soft. These sweaters are great as a winter layer. Designed with three wooden buttons at the neck for ease of dressing. Perfect for when out and about in the midseason and under a jacket in winter. All the dyestuffs used are free from heavy metals and free from harmful AZO-dyes.
Konges Slojd Wooden Lemon Stacking Toy | £34.50
This beautiful sustainable stacking wooden toy lemon by Danish brand Konges Slojd is perfect for small curious hands & developing minds to fine tune their motor skills. The pears' classic vintage style is gender neutral in colour and will look beautiful in any room. A classic heirloom toy that will be handed down the generations.
Green Toys Watering Can and Little Gardener's Set | £18.50
Green Toys create their products from recycled plastic milk bottles, and this toy has been designed to be strong, safe and non-toxic. It doesn't contain BPA, PVC or phthalates and the bright colours are created using food-safe, mineral-based colouring. Perfect for outdoor play!
Pocket Swing | £20
The Pocket Swing by Hape is a whole load of fun you can stick in your back pocket. Just securely attach the ends of the swing at their eye level to two strong trees 2-3 meters apart, then adjust the height to where your child can sit comfortably and safely. Made of recycled plastic bottles, it's a wonderful way to really immerse yourself anywhere in nature and it takes up to 110 kg
Dick Pearce Bellyboard | £55
From their small workshop at Hope Yard, Newquay, the team manufacture wooden bellyboards and beach goods. Their aim is to make long lasting sustainable products, and support British manufacturers wherever possible, making wave riding fun for everyone!
New Potion Making Kit | £24.50
Offering every child an outdoor experience whatever the weather, this Potion Making Kit was lovingly designed to capture creative imaginations, encourage resourcefulness and innovation, provide escape and sanctuary, and most of all supply hours and hours of simple fun. With natural ingredients to mix together, this kit is all about experimentation.
The Happy Herd | £20
Mama Claudia Happy Herd Bath Toys was designed to prevent mould unlike conventional bath toys that are sealed and therefore you can’t clean inside our bath toys have been designed to open for cleaning so no more worries about mouldy toys at bath time.
Create a Farmyard Activity Kit | £10.50
A really simple but fantastic gift to stimulate play & creativity. It can be a beautiful piece of wall art, a reward chart, laid flat as a fun farmyard activity playset or use the dice provided to play fun and educational farmyard games!
Jesse Thermo Rain Boot is designed to keep even their littlest piggies dry and warm: they're made from natural rubber and lined with soft fleece. With cute animal faces and handy pull-on loops at the back, so the're easy to get into, nice and quick. They’re also slip resistant, on wet and dry surfaces, and have been rigorously tested for wear and tear.
Designed for use as a soft-toy for sensory play for LittleHumans and as an effective stress reliever or wfh desk buddy for TallHumans these quirky toys made from fabric offcuts and recycled materials.
Wowza, there we have it! Hopefully there is at least one thing you can give to someone else on the list.
If you need any further inspiration check out all the previous years:
2022 Sustainable Gift Guide, 2021 Sustainable Gift Guide, 2020 Sustainable Gift Guide,
2019 Sustainable Christmas gift guide
Love, Your Christmas Elf
Erin