By Lenny Balston, 2 Dec 2020
If you partake in gift giving at Christmas, choose brands that make quality products, whilst prioritising caring for our planet and the people in their supply chains.
This selection of Christmas gifts are made ethically with sustainable materials.
Prices correct at time of publication.
Ethically handmade necklace
£31.00
The Sasi necklace is a delicate pendant necklace of linked gold metal, metal fringing and coloured enamel gems. Handmade by skilled artisans in India, it's available in green and red.
Sustainable vegan hoodie
£59.00
The Galaxy Map PETA approved vegan hoodie is created with organic cotton and recycled polyester. It was made in Fair Wear and GOTS approved facilities to ensure a safe and fair working environment for all workers. It's available in dark grey and white.
Silver vegan apple skin sneakers
£99.00
These silver vegan lace up sneakers are created with a highly durable and water resistant eco friendly Apple Skin alternative to leather. They are ethically made in Portugal and have a memory foam foot mattress. I have a pair in black and they're my go to shoes at the moment.
Pjs in sustainable material
£85.00
This cute pyjama set with shorts and top features stars and pink trim. They're made from super soft Tencel, sustainably sourced from beech wood trees. Other colours and patterns are available.
Recycled plastic bottle socks
£7.95
These fluffy playful animal face socks, are created from recycle plastic bottles and they are planet friendly, soft and super comfortable. They're also available with other animal faces.
Organic cotton vegan t-shirt
£25.00 (was £35.00)
A boxy fit graphic print tee with ‘All You Need is Less’ print. It's made with organic cotton jersey by a social enterprise in India.
Ethically made brass ring
£8.00
A nickel free, handmade and fair trade brass Hug ring made by the Bombolulu, Fair Trade social business in Kenya. Bombolulu provides opportunities for people who have physical disabilities.
Organic cotton flannel pyjamas
Shirt: £39.95
Trousers: £39.95
These yarn dyed check pjs are made with organic cotton flannel. The pyjama trousers and the pyjama shirt have a slightly tailored fit.
Classic tie-up boot
£250.00
The chunky limited edition Noho boot is great with dresses, skirts or trousers. It's made in Italy with the softest leather and has a chunky rubber sole.
Keep it simple!
£45.99
Remind yourself to take a step back from the chaos in this soft organic cotton lilac sweatshirt. It's perfect for lounging.
Bamboo Christmas 4 Pack Sock Gift Box
£24.95
The Carole Christmas sock gift box contains four pairs of Christmas inspired socks made with a bamboo and organic cotton blend. These sustainable socks are breathable, naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.
Leather 'rock & roll' bag
£175
A stylish cross-body bag with 'rock and roll' strap. It's created with Italian leather and has black cotton canvas lining. It is water resistant and features a zip closure and two internal compartments.
Ethically made organic cotton vegan t-shirt
£24.00
This tee with white tigers print from KIND, is made with 100% organic cotton. It comes as a classic 'T' style shirt so you can roll the sleeves up or leave them down to suit your look. KIND plants a tree for every t-shirt sold. This tee is also available in khaki.
Bamboo lounge pants
£42.95
If you're looking for the ultimate cosy lounge pants, look no further than these soft tie dye bamboo sweatpants. They have functional pockets, cuffed hems and a very forgiving fold-over waistband.
Recycled plastic slippers
£34.95
These eco-friendly, vegan slippers in grey and magenta have been handcrafted using recycled plastic bottles, along with sustainably sourced natural rubber for the sole. Each slipper is made from at least 2 recycled bottles.
Organic cotton and wool jumper
£69.95
TheLulu jumper with 'la vie en rose' slogan is crafted from a luxe organic cotton wool blend. It's super soft and naturally breathable with dropped shoulders and a relaxed fit.
Biodegradable sunglasses
£110
These Nyota sunglasses in pink quartz from Pala Eyewear have a biodegradable, plant-based acetate frame with 100% UVA/UVB protection. Pala gives back to vision aid for every pair they sell. The Nyota sunglasses are also available in black, maple and walnut.
Sustainable vegan cork clutch bag
£90
This large vegan envelope clutch bag is made from sustainable cork which is super tactile. It has gold flecks and plenty of space for your phone, make up, hairbrush, the optional strap, a purse and more.
Jewellery that empowers women
£32
These Melako statement earrings in dusky blue and cobalt are handmade in collaboration with BeadWORKS Kenya. They have a diamond design inspired by traditional African beadwork and are created by skilled women artisans in northern Kenya using the finest quality glass beads. They're available in other colour combos too!
Recycled PET vegan jacket
£100
Keep warm in the Snow Rabbit jacket with fleece finish. It's made with 100% recycled PET and has large pockets to keep your hands cosy in the cold. It's also available in black, candy pink and sage green.
Sustainable knickers made with trees!
£40
A Christmas inspired knickers gift box with red hearts, stars, candy canes and a pair of embroidered knickers that say Noel. They're made from super soft Tencel, sustainably sourced from beech wood trees. The knickers are flat locked stitched so they lie perfectly against the skin with no VPL.
Merino wool jumper
£90.00
A 100% merino wool jumper on gorgeous sunset colours. It's made in a solar-powered knit factory in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Ethically made stud earrings
£12.00
These silver Wing stud earrings from People Tree are nickel free and made from silver plated copper. They've been created by the Bombolulu social business that provides opportunities for people who have physical disabilities.
Handwoven merino wool scarf
From £49.00 (was £98.00)
The gloriously warm and super soft, tie dye merino wool scarf is handwoven by skilled artisans in Kashmir. It's hand dyed using the ancient Japanese technique of Shibori tie dying, so each scarf is unique as patterns can vary slightly. It's available in two sizes and more colours.
Reclaimed and recycled purse
£120.00
The Fire and Hide Folding Purse in pink and yellow from Elvis & Kresse combines hand-woven rescued Burberry leather and decommissioned fire-hose and is lined with reclaimed parachute silk. It features 6 credit card slots, a section for notes, 2 additional sections for business cards and a large separate pocket for coins. Elvis & Kresse give 50% of profits to The Fire Fighters Charity and Barefoot College. More colours available.
Fair trade silver cuff
£20.00
A nickel free, handmade and fair trade cuff made with silver plated copper by the Bombolulu, Fair Trade social business in Kenya. Bombolulu provides opportunities for people who have physical disabilities. This cuff is also available in brass.
Wool hat in grey
£40.00
TheGiselle hat in dark grey is made with 100% virgin wool. It's luxuriously soft and warm with a subtle rib pattern and a roll over bottom. It's ethically made in Portugal.