Sustainable gift guide

Over the past year we have being trying to reduce our plastic use, dress more sustainably and generally think about the eco friendliness of our household. I don’t want that to change as we approached Christmas. So please check out my sustainable gift guide.

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Sustainable gifts for her

I really want some of these Reusable Cotton Makeup Remover Pads as I can’t stand single use items anymore.

‘Throw away the bad habits of yesterday and upgrade your zero-waste skincare routine with a set of these TuneeManee reusable cotton rounds. Makes a great unique gift for any occasion! Also great on the wallet – spend less on disposable face pads!’

£8.09

I just can’t get enough of bamboo fabrics. These Elephant bamboo and cotton, eco friendly, pink and white animal socks look lovely.

‘The limited edition Sumatran Elephant sock, only 1,000 made. A partnership between Critically Endangered Socks X The International Elephant Foundation. Made from a soft and sustainable blend of cotton and bamboo, each pair comes with an endangered animal fact sheet in a bespoke recyclable box.

£12.00

Sustainable gifts for home

You just can’t be a coffee drinker without owning a Bamboo Reusable Coffee Cup

‘Beautifully designed, eco-friendly bamboo, reusable takeaway coffee mugs with silicone lid and sleeve. These gorgeous cups are safe for dishwasher use but not suitable for microwave use. The 340ml or 12 fluid ounce capacity make them perfect for cappuccinos or flat whites on the go!’

£11.99

If your anything like me, storage is a new obsession. Be tidy and beautiful at the same time with these Handmade Natural Rope Storage Baskets

£12.00

We stopped using plastic straws a long time ago in the Cartwright house. I’ve been looking for a great alternative and these Personalised stainless steel straws. Look amazing. Just think everyone could have their own straw with their name on.

‘Personalised engraved reusable stainless steel straw. Add the name required on the straw in the notes section during checkout. Each straw comes with a cleaning brush.’

£5.00

Sustainable gifts for Children

I just love this Prickly Pile Up Wooden Hedgehog Balancing Game. we have a version at home and everyone loves to play it. Not just the kids!

’16 adorable miniature wooden hedgehogs and balance board ready to be stacked up as high and creatively as you can in a prickly pile up. Play as a group or on your own. These stacking hedgehogs make a great gift for both children and adults.

£16.00

It just wasn’t Christmas for me as a child, unless I got new art materials. So now as a grown up I like to gift them.

These Recycled Newspaper Set Of Pencils In Box are just delightful.
Made from 100% recycled newspaper our beautifully colourful pencils are ideal for any occasion. The perfect way to make your mark in style. Handmade by a social enterprise in Sri Lanka from eco-friendly recycled newspaper’