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Stuck for ideas this Christmas? Want to give something ethical or eco-friendly, but don't know where to start looking?

Well, look no further! Whatever your budget, we've got some great gift ideas from a selection of sites within our listings, starting at just £4.50 to over £100. If you want to purchase, or find out more about any of the items listed below just click on its image or title to connect through to the individual websites.

star buylook out for our 'star buys' - the six products which we believe represent the best value and/or quality, or are just particularly interesting or unusual.

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Ma-Me-Pa Pullalong
£14.00 from the Green Shop

Rainforest vegetable ivory necklaceDelightful turtle family wooden pullalong toy, approx 32cm long.

The brightly coloured shells turn as the toy is pulled, and the colours all come from natural vegetable dyes.

Mineral Make-up Kit
£65.00 from Afterglow Cosmetics UK
Glow Kit from afterglow Cosmetics

Kit includes two 6g pots of foundation, 2g pots of blusher and setting powder, a baby kabuki brush and a concealer brush, all presented in a lovely silver cosmetics bag. Available in 3 options for different skin tones.

star buyRecycled Keyboard Cufflinks
£12.00 from Jacaranda Blue

recycled keyboard cufflinksStylishly geeky Left and Right cufflinks, handmade from old keyboard keys.

Available in classic grey or sharp black keys.

A great gift for the eco-conscious man.

Women's Remade Limited Edition Hoodie
£85.00 from The Hemp Trading Company
Women's Remade Hoodie

Designer hemp & organic cotton hoodie designed and made in the UK from recycled discontinued THTC garments. Gorgeously soft & cosy with long sleeves and two deep front pockets.

Available in 4 great colourways.

Mini Organic Gift Set
£9.50 from Love Lula

Love Lula mini organic gift setSet contains a Balm Balm organic lip balm, and a cute mini plant wax candle scented with rose geranium essential oil - delicious!

All presented in a beautiful little gift bag.

Twine in a Leather Box
£18.50 from Boutiko

twine in a leather boxA great gift for a keen gardener, this recycled leather box is handmade in the UK.

It includes a ball of twine, which an be pulled through a hole at one end.

Diceoku Game
£9.99 from Diceoku

Diceoku GameFun sudoku based game for 1 to 9 players, made entirely from eco-friendly materials.
Throw special 10-sided dice to complete your own sudoku puzzle, and score points along the way.

Fairtrade Multi-coloured Elephant
£19.00 from Fairwindonline

Multicoloured elephant soft toyThis gorgeous soft 100% cotton elephant would make an ideal gift for baby boys and girls.

It has been beautifully handmade by tsunami survivors in Sri Lanka, and measures approx 28 x 28 x 12 cm.

'Fairy Twinkletoes' Purse
£5.00 from Believe You Can

Fairy Twinkletoes Purse Any little girl would love this gorgeous sparkly embroidered fairtrade fairy purse.
It is made of pink cotton and is decorated with sliver and gold embroidery, beads sequins and shimmering organza.
Measures approx 11 x 9cm

Pure Light Richly Scented Candle
£24.99 from Ecohip
Mineral make-up kit

Natural plant-based soy wax candle in a glass, richly scented with pure blends of real essential oils.

Availiable in 5 gorgeous fragrances, and also a scent-free option.

Tagua Seed Earrings
£7.99 from Butterfly Treasures

Pink tagua seed earringsLovely bright pink eco-friendly earrings made from thinly-sliced tagua seeds, obtained from palm trees in the Amazonian rainforest.
The earrings measure approx 3.5cm across, and are also available in various other bright colours.

star buyDad and Baby Organic Cotton Pint Twinset
£32.99 from Bebe Canelle

Pint / half pint t-shirtsCute 100% organic cotton t-shirts for dad and baby (up to 4 years), transfer printed using organic ink.

Also available in other colourways.

Passion to Garden Gift Set
£9.99 from Lucy Rose

Scent Systems perfume sample boxPretty organza bag containing 250ml pump bottles of Lavender & Patchouli Organic Handwash, and Lavender & Orange Hand Lotion. The clear handwash is light textured, but deeply cleansing, and the hand lotion is easily absorbed.

Natural Perfume Sample Box
£34.00 from Scent Systems

Scent Systems perfume sample boxBox containing five glass vials of luxurious long-lasting natural floral perfume, each filled with enough fragrance to last a few days.

Scent Systems can also design unique bespoke fragrances.

Bamboo Socks - 3 pack
£10.00 from Bamboo Clothing

Bamboo Socks Incredibly soft, fine black dress socks made from 80% bamboo (the remaining 20% is nylon and cotton). Unisex socks available in sizes 4-7, 8-11 & 12-14.
Click here to find out how to get a pair of these socks free with any order over £10.

star buyFairtrade Eel Skin Purse
£38.00 from Bobelle

Eel Skin PurseEel skin is a by-product of the South Korean food industry, and makes a beautifully soft and incredibly strong leather.
The purse measures approx 18 x 12cm and has two sections; an inner one for coins etc. and an outer lining for your mobile phone, keys etc
.

star buyHobby Robin Puppet Kit
£6.00 from Horse Play Crafty Parties

Hobby Robin from Horse Play Crafty Parties Children's craft kit containing a large plain cardboard robin shape and loads of pre-cut recycled paper and fabric shapes to decorate it with. Includes glue, stick to hang it from and full instructions.
Would also look great hung from the ceiling as a Christmas Decoration.

Christmas Facial Giftpack
£40.97 from Beyond Organic Skincare

Beyond Organic SkincareAward-winning skincare. Pack contains full size jars of Cleanser, Day Cream and Night Cream.
I particularly loved the cleanser - it removes dirt and makeup effortlessly, and leaves skin so soft you barely need a moisturiser.

Rainforest Vegetable Ivory Necklace
£13.00 from Feelgood Handbags

Rainforest vegetable ivory necklaceChunky fairtrade necklace, part of a range of sustainable jewellery made from the seeds and berries of the Brazilian rainforest.
This necklace is fastened by a simple loop, and is approx 46cm long (the cluster drops an additional 8.5cm).

No Sweat Organic Cotton Womens Tshirt
£17.00 from Earth & Wear

No Sweat organic cotton t-shirtSlim fit, longer length women's t-shirt.
Union made from cosy heavyweight 100% combed organic cotton in Bethlehem, Palestine.

Holds its shape really well when washed.

Rose Petal Bath Truffles
£12.95 from Maia

Rose Petal Bath Truffles Golden gift box packed with 6 cocoa butter and shea butter bath truffles hand-rolled in dried rose petals. They smell delicious and leave skin feeling beautifully soft.
If you don't want a bath full of rose petals, you can pop the truffle in the organza bag provided.

Ethical Consumer Magazine Subscription
£24.00 from Ethical Consumer

Rainforest vegetable ivory necklaceEthical Consumer research the social and environmental records of companies, and give them an 'Ethiscore' rating.

An ideal gift for your ethically minded friends.
A year's subscription to the magazine = 6 issues.

"Gerry Grape" Pencil Case
£4.95 from Eco Products

Gerry Grape Pencil Case Fun fairtrade pencil case made from recycled juice packs by a women's cooperative in the Philippines. The juice packs are made from non-biodegradable foil and plastic packaging that would otherwise go into landfill sites and incinerators.

Nude Touch
£150.00 from Nude

Nude Touch 98% natural anti-ageing skincare, makes a lovely luxury gift for that special woman. Cool reclaimed seatbelt cosmetics bag contains 15ml bottles of Cleansing Oil, Night Oil, Moisturiser, Eye Complex and Miracle Mask.
Its not cheap, but it really works!

Santa Torch
£4.50 from My Eco Store

Santa Eco TorchNovelty battery-free plastic santa torch - just squeeze him to power the LED light on his head, and make his nose flash.
You can either stand him upright, or carry him like a conventional torch.
A great stocking filler (suggested age 6+)

"Joined Up" T-shirt
£25.00 from Red Robot

Mens long sleeve t-shirtMens long-sleeve loose fit organic cotton t-shirt.

Its beautifully soft and comfortable, and even the print is organic.

Available in sizes S - XL

Bead & Paua Shell Bracelet
£8.95 from Tribal Mango

bead & paua Shell stretch bracelet Pretty handmade fair trade stretch bracelet made of iridescent beads and a disc of paua shell in the centre.
The paua disc measures approx 3.5cm across, and the bracelet is presented in a lovely shimmering organza gift bag.

"The Snowman" Scarf
£22.50 from Green Eyed Monster

Snowman Scarf Exclusive to Green Eyed Monster, this snuggly children's scarf is hand loomed in double layered thickness from a fairly traded alpaca wool blend, which is non-itchy and warm. It comes with a postcard taken from the classic film.
Gift wrapped in a sturdy recycled cardboard box and tissue paper.

Allegretto 2007 IGT Organic Wine
£7.95 from Eco-Friendly Wines

Organic Wine A lightly sparkling Italian organic wine obtained from the Cortese and Favorita grapes. It has a crisp delicate flavour accompanied by a slightly bitter aftertaste, and is suitable for vegans.
12% abv.

Berry-red Felt Shopper
£36.99 from Fair Connections

Berry Red Felt Shopper Lovely sturdy fairtrade shopper made from hardwearing industrial felt. It has a magnetic clasp and a roomy interior (measuring approx 38 x 29 x 15cm). The handles are long enough to wear the bag over your shoulder, but short enough to carry it in your hand.

Welcome Baby Spritz
£12.95 from Purely Essences

Scent Systems perfume sample boxA lovely gift for expectant mums & dads.
Flower essence spritz designed to welcome baby into the world, bringing peace and reassurance, and helping him/her connect with, and be gounded in, their new physical surroundings.

Little Angel Baby Gift Box
£75.00 from Molliemoo

Little Angel Baby Gift BoxLuxury cardboard gift box containing a gorgeous organic teddy rattle and cute short- and longsleeved organic cotton babygrows suitable for a baby boy or girl. Also contains a yummy organic chocolate bar and luxurious natural hand & body cream for mum.

star buyOrganic Cotton Bear Blanket
£12.99 from Organ-nics

Organic Cotton Bear Blanket Beautifully soft heavy-weight 100% organic cotton fleecy comforter blanket. Its made even more special by the addition of a cute plush bear's head and arms in the middle.
Measures approx 45cm square and is available in pink or blue.

Organic Cotton Ovengloves
£16.00 from Ochre & Ocre

Double Ovengloves from Ochre & Ocre Beautifully finished organic cotton ovengloves. Quilted for heat protection to British safety standards.
A great gift for a keen cook, the gloves come in 2 colour options and are part of a range of coordinating kitchen textiles.

English Breakfast Tea Bags (25 bag tin)
£4.99 from Oxford Ethical Trading

Tea Bag tinA strong full flavoured blend of organic Ceylon teas from Sri Lanka.

An ideal gift for tea lovers, the staple-less string and tag tea bags are made from oxygen bleached paper, wrapped in a high-barrier pouch and presented in an air-tight tea caddy.

Pamper Her Gift Box
£39.95 from Kitty Soaps

Pamper Her gift box Beautiful gift box containing full size facial cleansing oil, toner spritz, rejuvenating serum and hand & body butter. All enhanced with Reiki healing energy.
I particularly love the cleanser and serum, which leave your skin feeling fresh and glowing.

Little Bag of Boo Boos
£13.99 from Boo Boo Baby

little bag of boo boos Cute PVC / gingham bag containing trial/travel sized gentle baby wash, bubble bath, baby lotion, bottom butter and a sweet fairtrade knitted strawberry rattle.
No parabens, sulphates, TEA petrochemicals, synthetic colours or DEA.

Organic Lip Love Lipstick
£18.00 from Carefree Beauty

Lip Love organic lipstick Gorgeous light weight organic moisturising lipstick, containing no paraben preservatives, carmine, FD&C or lake dyes or petrochemicals.
I tried "Innocent" - a lovely natural matte finish medium rose pink/beige.

Brainbox Game - English History
£10.00 from The Green Apple

Brainbox game from The Green Apple Fun memory card game made from a minimum of 70% recycled cardboard.
You have 10 seconds to study a card before being asked a question from the back. If you're correct you keep the card, if not you return it to the box. The player with the most cards wins.
Suitable for ages 8 and above.

Secret Lock Wooden Box
£15.49 from More Than Gifts

Secret lock wooden box Hinged Shesham Wood box, with a secret locking mechanism. Made in India under fairtrade conditions, the lid has a hand-carved openwork design and also incorporates brass inlaid work.
Measures approx 22 x 14 x 6cm.
Free UK delivery

star buyCala Silver Filigree Earrings
£14.99 from La Nativa

Silver Cala earrings Individually handcrafted fairtrade sterling silver filigree earrings.
A beautiful filigree cala flower hangs beneath a delicate spiders web. Earrings measure approx 3.5cm long and are presented in a strong cardboard gift box.

Wickle Fig & Mace Perfume
£25.00 from Ecobtq

Wickle Fig & Mace PerfumeNatural unisex fragrance.

The inital fragrance is quite citrusy thanks to the inclusion of Orange oil, but it settles down to a more woody / spicy aroma of Sandalwood, Cedar, Cinnamon and Clove.

Organic Cotton Apron
£14.90 from Greenfibres

Organic Cotton apron from Greenfibres Organic cotton apron with "don't panic.... it's organic!" embroidered on the front.

Measures approx 80cm (32") long, with 2 front pockets and adjustable neck strap.

West End Fire Hose Belt
£37.00 from Eco Emporia

Secret lock wooden box Recycled belt made from decommissioned firehose saved from landfill. The buckle is made from 100% recycled pewter. Each handmade belt is unique and colours may vary. Available in small, medium and large.

Bottle Top Fridge Magnets
£4.99 from Ecotopia

bottle top fridge magnets from Ecotopia Funky fridge magnets made from used bottle tops.

Sold as a set of 4 random bottle tops presented in a little gift box.

Gift of Indulgent Rose
£48.00 from Neal's Yard Remedies

Gift of Indulgent Rose from Neal's Yard Remedies Beautiful sturdy gift box containing various rose-scented bath, body and skincare products to balance and soothe you.
Includes a facial wash, night cream, bath oil, body cream and scented candle.
Definitely indulgent!

"You are my Sunshine" Organic Cotton Bodysuit
£11.00 from The Organic Baby Boutique

Cute short-sleeved baby bodysuit in natural coloured organic cotton. It has a lap neck for easy dressing, and nickel free snaps.
Presented in an eco-friendly gift box, and available in sizes 3-6 and 6-12 months.

Silk & Spice Gift Box
£37.50 from Milk & honey

Gift Boxes from Milk & Honey Beautiful gift box for expectant mums: part of a range of indulgent and luxurious gift boxes for pregnancy and birth.
This set includes a lovely organic silk sleep mask from Enamore, moisturising body scrub from Natalia and a mini scented soy wax candle tin from Timothy Han.

 

 

     
 
 
   
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