A selection available in the UK
It’s time to find fresh inspiration for what to buy for our nearest and dearest, while conscious that we don’t need more tat cluttering our homes – and ultimately littering our environment!
We should consider whether even the most beautiful and useful gift really is good for our friends’ home and life. Because by buying, giving, receiving and ultimately binning presents, we are killing our planet with kindness.
If Christmas must be commercial, at least let us purchase progressively! You can help friends and family live more sustainably, thanks to these British brands producing practical, delightful and green gifts.
Eco‑Friendly Soap & Tealight Gift Box — A small but thoughtful present: natural soap, vegan sweets and a soy-wax tealight, ideal for friends or family who enjoy cosy, mindful home moments: £9.95
Tweedmill Recycled Wool Picnic Rug: £29.99
Compostable Sponge Cloths (4‑pack) — made from natural cellulose & cotton instead of plastic, but still colourful! £5.25
Organic Fruit Basket — A cheerful, edible gift: a basket of organic fruit, great for those who appreciate healthy, natural treats rather than traditional chocolates: £49.95 or large: £59.95
Eco Bath London Essential Bath Set: £19.45
Original Duckhead Eco-Friendly Compact Umbrella: £31.20
Pott Candles Sustainable Candle Care Set: £24.00
Eco Bath London Essential Bath Set — perfect for someone who enjoys spa-style self-care and sustainable pampering: £19.45
Original Duckhead Eco-Friendly Compact Umbrella: £39
Made Happy Eco Heart Keyring: £5.95
Make a Mark Pink Recycled Pens (recycled drinks bottles): £4.99
Personalised Eco‑Friendly Bamboo Pen: £5.99
COCO Cinnamon Roll Dark Fairtrade Chocolate Bar: £6.00
Socks: A timeless Christmas classic
Unisex Sustainable Socks Gift Set of three: £50.00
Bare Kind Penguins Bamboo Socks: £9.99
Passenger Organic Midweight Crew Socks: £16.95
BAM Organic Cotton Crew Socks: £7.00
Ladies Funky Bamboo Socks – Garden Robin: £3.99
The White Company Organic Cotton Ribbed Stripe Socks: £12.00
Harrisa Organic Cotton Sport Socks: £12.00
Socko Unisex Recycled Socks Gift Set: £50.00
Bare Kind Penguins Bamboo Socks — a sustainable gift that supports animal conservation with part of profits donated
UpCircle Beauty Sustainable Cotton Christmas Stocking: £4.99
Household
Get completely clean
Friendly Soap, The All Natural Soap Co and Lush produce beauty products, well, beautifully. More pampering presents from The Organic Pharmacy, The Green Turtle, Spirit of Nature. You can help sustain New Year’s resolutions for eco living with a gift from Greenscents.
Green Your Eats
Another idea for practical presents is sustainable kitchenware and more from Veo and Protect the Planet.
Cosy Candles
Candles add to a home’s hygge (and CO2 emissions, but only very slightly!)Browse The Botanical Candle Co, The Positive Company, or Handmade Candle Co.
A Brighter Future
Plant a tree in behalf of your friends with TreeAid, or send seeds through Concern.
That Old-School Christmas Classic
Socks may be cheesy cliché, but extra valuable in the winter Thought, Stand4Socks, Bare Kind and BAM make them fun as well as sustainable. It really is the thought that counts.
Don’t forget your pets!
HEVEA take canine accessories beyond plastic…
Ethical Pets offer “indestructible” chew toys. Ruffwear make toys with sustainable rubber. Smug Mutts offer rustic dog accessories while refined toys from Sophie Allport are more like mini art pieces! Woofers and Barkers offer a range of toys – and even yuletide pooch wear!
More ideas
Pela’s biogradeable phone cases make great stocking fillers and help you show your relatives it’s possible to combine fun and consumer reponsibility.
Plastic-free gifts from Authentic House, Conscious Life and Style, &Keep, Eco Friendly Shop, Good Things, The Goodness Project, House and Garden, Content, KinKind, Life Before Plastic, and Protect The Planet.
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BAM Organic Cotton Crew Socks:
Ladies Funky Bamboo Socks – Garden Robin: £3.99
The White Company Organic Cotton Ribbed Stripe Socks: £12.00
Harrisa Organic Cotton Sport Socks: £12.00
Socko Unisex Recycled Socks Gift Set: £50.00
Bare Kind Penguins Bamboo Socks — a sustainable gift that supports animal conservation with part of profits donated.
🎁 Sustainable Gifts for Kids, available in the UK
Mudpuppy Rainforest Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle 100‑Piece: £9.99
B. Toys Zany Zoo Wooden Activity Cube — A wonderful wooden activity cube full of beads, puzzles and animal-themed play, ideal for toddlers and young children. This kind of tactile, open-ended toy encourages motor skills, creativity and screen-free play: £69.99
Chad Valley Wooden Adventure Set: £15.00
Best Years Knitted Organic Cotton Diplodocus Toy: £12.99*
Play Press Legends Castle Play Set — made from sustainably-sourced wood/cardboard materials, great for imaginative/role-play adventures and storytelling: £10.00
Ducky Zebra Kids Recycled Socks (Giraffe Design): £4.00
Woodland Bracelet Making Kit: £16.95
If you feel your child is old enough for a mobile device, check out Backmarket for pre-loved electronics.
🛋 Home, Comfort & Lifestyle Gifts (Throws, Water Bottles, Candles, etc.)
### [Homescapes Organic Cotton Waffle Blanket Throw](https://www.homescapesonline.com/organic-cotton-waffle-baby-blanket.html?colour_swatch=744&size=164&utm_source=chatgpt.com)
#### Organic cotton throw
*£8.99*
### [Yogamatters Organic Cotton Yoga Blanket](https://www.yogamatters.com/products/yogamatters-organic-cotton-blanket?variant=40237575012527¤cy=GBP&utm_source=chatgpt.com)
#### Organic cotton yoga throw
*£14.00*
### [Black + Blum Stainless Steel Water Bottle 600 ml](https://www.johnlewis.com/black-blum-stainless-steel-drinks-bottle-600ml/p112905656?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
#### Sustainable water bottle
*£11.20*
### [Wax Atelier Nettle Twisted Candle](https://shop.claridges.co.uk/products/wax-atelier-nettle-twisted-candle?variant=40554039181445&country=GB¤cy=GBP&utm_source=chatgpt.com)
#### Beeswax candle
*£13.50*
### [Graham and Green Neroli and Sweet Orange Candle]()
#### Scented candle
*£30.00*
### [Habitat Boxed Candle](https://www.habitat.co.uk/product/7612910?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
#### Affordable candle
*£6.50*
### [Smash Beige Stainless Steel Bottle](https://www.argos.co.uk/product/5645563?storeID=105&deeplink=true&utm_source=chatgpt.com)
#### Eco water bottle
*£7.50*
### [Yard Large Cotton Throw](https://www.laredoute.co.uk/ppdp/prod-350326790.aspx?dim1=4&dim2=2&utm_source=chatgpt.com)
#### Large cotton throw
*£58.65*[Homescapes Organic Cotton Waffle Blanket Throw](https://www.homescapesonline.com/organic-cotton-waffle-baby-blanket.html?colour_swatch=744&size=164&utm_source=chatgpt.com) — A soft, organic-cotton throw — ideal for cosy winter evenings, adding comfort and sustainability to someone’s home.
[Yogamatters Organic Cotton Yoga Blanket](https://www.yogamatters.com/products/yogamatters-organic-cotton-blanket?variant=40237575012527¤cy=GBP&utm_source=chatgpt.com) — A natural-cotton blanket, great for yoga, meditation, or home lounging — a thoughtful gift for someone into wellness or mindful living.
[Black + Blum Stainless Steel Water Bottle 600 ml](https://www.johnlewis.com/black-blum-stainless-steel-drinks-bottle-600ml/p112905656?utm_source=chatgpt.com) — A practical, reusable water bottle with sustainably sourced cork lid — good for daily life and reducing single-use plastics.
[Wax Atelier Nettle Twisted Candle](https://shop.claridges.co.uk/products/wax-atelier-nettle-twisted-candle?variant=40554039181445&country=GB¤cy=GBP&utm_source=chatgpt.com) — A handcrafted beeswax candle — a lovely, natural, and low-impact gift for someone who enjoys cosy atmospheres.
[Graham and Green Neroli and Sweet Orange Candle]() — A scented candle bringing warmth and atmosphere — a home-gift with an eco sensibility.
[Habitat Boxed Candle](https://www.habitat.co.uk/product/7612910?utm_source=chatgpt.com) — A more budget-friendly candle option — a small but thoughtful present for someone who likes candles without wanting excess waste.
[Smash Beige Stainless Steel Bottle](https://www.argos.co.uk/product/5645563?storeID=105&deeplink=true&utm_source=chatgpt.com) — A simple stainless steel water bottle — a useful, sustainable everyday item suitable for students, commuters or gym-goers.
[Yard Large Cotton Throw](https://www.laredoute.co.uk/ppdp/prod-350326790.aspx?dim1=4&dim2=2&utm_source=chatgpt.com) — A generous cotton throw that can be used on a sofa or bed — a warm, sustainable gift for someone who appreciates cosy home comforts.
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🧰 Why These Additional Ideas Work Well
They cover a wide range of budgets and personalities — from small, fun socks to home-enhancing throws and everyday practical items like water bottles.
They’re sustainably made — using organic cotton, recycled materials, or reusable/zero-waste principles — which aligns with eco-conscious values.
Many are neutral and broadly appealing — good if you’re buying for people whose tastes you might not know well (e.g. socks, candles, bottles, throws).
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If you like, I can also pull up 5–10 sustainable gift ideas aimed at children/teens (to cover younger people too).
Low-budget gifts / stocking fillers
Cool — here are two lists of sustainable Christmas-gift ideas in the UK: budget gifts under £20–£25 (or around that) and mid-range sustainable gifts under £100–£150. All are fun, eco-conscious, and available in £GBP online.
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