Our Sustainable Christmas Gift Guide 2021
Somehow Christmas is only 5 weeks away! Every year we put together a list of favourite sustainable gifts we've come across over the past year; this year’s list features some fantastic brands that we think you’ll love. Our criteria to make the list? It's got to be sustainable and it's got to be awesome!
Make someone’s christmas with a unique gift whilst supporting some brands out there who are doing good.
£20 or under
Sun & Earth natural tinted sunscreen SPF30 | £16.00
You should never leave the house during the day without sunscreen, but did you know that a lot of sunscreen products contain chemicals that aren't great for the environment? Many of them bleach coral reefs! Sun & Earth sunscreens are organic, plastic free, reef safe and biodegradable. So you can take care of your skin and the environment at the same time. (Available in two shades for UK/Europe/US based, but several more if you are Aussie based!)
Available in Tan and Earthy Cocoa
Finisterre dry bag 2.5L | £15.00
Made from recycled polyester this small but mighty bag will keep all your belongings dry - whether you are taking it on an adventure or just popping it on your back on your way to the office on a rainy day. No more wet phone and wallet after being stuck in the rain! Available in larger sizes too.
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Uashmama washable paper bag large | £17.50
Stylish and functional all at once and perfect for any person in your life. Use it as a planter, as a bread bin or to store toys, magazines, or blankets. Best of all it is washable so if it gets a bit too dirty just give it a quick rinse with a little soap! 100% organic and beautiful.
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Bramble & Blossom Eco-friendly hand cream | £10.00
As winter is in full force, why not gift sunshine in a jar? This indulgent hand cream softens and smooths hands
Made in England from 100% ethical, organic and vegan friendly ingredients in two scents Neroli & Geranium and Lavender - heavenly!
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£50 or under
Arctic Pro Travel mat | £45.00
As winter takes hold, we’re embracing the cold in all its splendour with our Arctic travel mat. Perfect for taking it with you in all your adventures as it provides a good foundation for your yoga practice/workout while being light enough to carry with you everywhere. Not a winter fan? Choose from our other beautiful designs and find your perfect match!
All our Pro designs use water-based inks and feature a sustainably sourced, natural rubber base and a luxurious moisture-activated grippy top made from recycled plastic bottles.
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Ocean Bottle | £33.00
Form is passionate about removing plastic from the oceans (which is why we give £10 for every Marble mat sold to the Ocean Cleanup) - this shared value is why we love Ocean Bottle!
Everyone knows that a reusable bottle is one of the easiest ways to reduce waste, however the Ocean Bottle takes that a step further: when you buy an Ocean Bottle, you fund the collection of 1000 ocean-bound plastic bottles in weight.
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Tartan blanket Co recycled wool knee blanket | £40.00
Fancy a warm wrap for a cold evening? Look no further than this beautiful blanket made from recycled wool.
The Tartan Blanket Company blends recycled wool fibres (which can sometimes be too short to respin) with longer mixed fibres saved from landfill to create a soft and durable yarn, which is woven in a dense twill weave and brushed for texture. All the benefits of wool, in a sustainable blanket!
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Sapling Vodka | £30.00
Cocktail lover? Meet the first climate positive Vodka: Sapling. Made exclusively from British wheat, it is distilled four times for a very clean, crisp, and naturally sweet taste. For every bottle sold, a tree is planted.
This is where the brand really hones in on traceability. On each bottle a unique code tells you what tree was planted where and a little about the planting project - from fruit trees in London to hazelnut trees in Suffolk. Perfect too to break the ice at family gatherings.
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GLOW Unisex Beanie Hat | £49.99
A traditional winter accessory, a beanie hat is always a great gift for Christmas. These GLOW ones are expertly hand-knitted with a blend of Peruvian wool + high-visibility yarn, giving them light reflective properties so they're functional and illuminating, keeping you seen and safe at night yet fashionable in the day. The perfect gift for a chic commuter, dog walker, parent or child who cares about their safety, their appearance and the social impact in ethical fashion.
GLOW collaborates with charities and women's groups to create their collections, helping women from low socio-economic empower themselves. All items are made by hand in London.
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£100 or under
Onyx Round mat | £89.00
Think outside the box and unleash your inner warrior with our Onyx Round mat. Ultra grippy for zero chance of slips, our Onyx mats feature an luxe top made from biodegradable PU and a recycled natural rubber base. We hate landfill so our Onyx mats are also biodegradable!
Get it here, or see our other Round mats available from £79 here
AllBirds Wool Runners | £98.00
There’s nothing more comfy than a pair of trainers to take you wherever you need to go. Ethically made from renewable materials, these trainers are machine washable, moisture wicking and carbon neutral.
As a BCorp, Allbirds is dedicated to making the most sustainable footwear they can - shoes people feel good in and good about - using the world’s best natural materials.
Get the men’s wool runners here and the women’s here
Bird Tawny sunglasses | £99.00
Bird makes both glasses and sunglasses with a focus on sustainable materials, including certified woods, bio-based acetate, renewable cork and recycled aluminium. These Tawny sunglasses seemed perfect for both winter and summer sun! For every pair of Birds bought, the company gives back through our Share Your Sun partnership with SolarAid. Helping to distribute solar light to families in Zambia and Malawi, replacing the use of fossil fuel burning lamps.
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BEEN London East Tote | £99.00
Your everyday gallery-to-coffee-shop companion available in vibrant colours. This tote is structured and unlined with comfortable flat straps making it ideal for your laptop, notebook and everything in between. Crafted entirely from Global Recycled Standard certified, luxury full-grain recycled leather which is made from tannery offcuts and trimmings that would have otherwise been discarded by the fashion industry.
BEEN London creates all its bags in its east London workshop using fully traceable, certified recycled materials - from plastic bottles to recycled clothes. Plus, for every bag sold, they plant a tree - they’ve already planted one acre of trees in the Peruvian Amazon.
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