Buying presents for friends and family is never easy, and 2020 is certainly no exception.
Now is a perfect time to give thoughtful sustainable presents. And what could be more thoughtful this year than a gift which is a delight for the recipient, provides a much needed boost for an independent UK business and contributes positively to our planet.
Why not take a moment to browse through our carefully reviewed collection of independent shops selling the very best in vegan, handmade and environmentally conscious gifts?
We’re certain you’ll discover plenty of options to help lighten your festive ‘to do’ list.
Art and Greetings Cards
Leo & Luna
Leo & Luna create beautiful celestial artwork. Grab a print, or commission your own personal artwork – such as a personalised Star Map. Plus the equivalent of $1 from every sale is donated to the deforestation charity, One Tree Planted.
Shop at: leoandlunaldn.com
The Peacock and the Printmaker
The Peacock and the Printmaker is a collection of hand-made gifts – such as prints, wrapping paper and ornaments – featuring a wide range of cute animals.
Shop at: thepeacockandtheprintmaker.com
Gifts That Give to Charities
Apad Notebook
The apad landscape notebook is the perfect tool for designers and creatives. They are collaborating with Azuko, a registered charity that uses design as a tool for sustainable development, to help raise funds for the JAAGO Foundation which are revolutionising education in Bangladesh through the use of technology.
Shop at: apadnotebooks.com
Farm Animal Rescue
Farm Animal Rescue is an animal sanctuary. They have a range of merchandise featuring their adorable farm animals, or you can sponsor an animal, such as Dolly the Pig, pictured.
Shop at: farmanimalrescuesanctuary.co.uk
Hornbeam Wood Hedgehog Sanctuary
Hornbeam sell lots of lovely hedgehog craft and merchandise with 100% of the income generated going to help the hedgehogs. Alternatively, you can sponsor a hedgehog.
Shop at: hornbeamwood.org.uk
Plantlife
Plantlife is a British conservation charity working nationally and internationally to save threatened wild flowers, plants and fungi. You can donate directly to an appeal or why not gift someone a Membership.
Shop at: plantlife.org.uk
Gifts for Children
The Den Kit
The Den Kits were designed to encourage children to play outside. They have a range of kits including a plant-a-tree kit and a bird “pizza” kit. There’s no single-use-plastic, no batteries and no complicated instructions!
Shop at: thedenkitco.com
Envirotoy
Envirotoy’s mission is to bring eco friendly, non plastic toys to the forefront! With a wide range of choice, there are loads of cute toys for ages 0-3+
Shop at: envirotoy.co.uk
A bit of everything
Green Tulip
Green Tulip stocks a wide range of products from homeware, to stationery, to gift sets. Where possible we buy from small suppliers so we can work closely with the founders and hear first hand of their commitment to ethical sourcing.
Shop at: greentulip.co.uk
Kind Store
Kind Store is a vegan-owned and operated business. They only stock vegan products, from beauty to food to jewellery. They also sell ‘The Kind Box’ perfect to give as a gift.
Shop at: thekindstoreonline.co.uk
Wikaniko
Wikaniko have carefully sourced products with great eco credentials, that have been responsibly sourced and lovingly made. Shop for all sorts of sustainable goodies including beauty products, gift packs and the classic Christmas gift – socks!
Shop at: wikaniko.com
Fashion & Jewellery
Earth Kind Originals
Earth Kind Originals makes beautiful organic clothes. They only use the softest of natural fabric including GOTS certified organic cotton, Tencel Eucalyptus jersey and natural indigo denim.
Shop at: earthkindoriginals.co.uk
Fizz Goes Pop
Fizz Goes Pop is a designer of fun and colourful laser cut jewellery, homeware and kits. They are vegan-owned and any off cuts are repurposed and all of the packaging is either fully recyclable or biodegradable with full instructions on how to dispose.
Shop at: fizzgoespop.com
Heiko Clothing
Heiko Clothing make ethical clothing. Proudly show you’re plant-based with their range of tees, sweatshirts and totes brandishing your favourite vegan snacks!
Shop at: heikoclothing.com
Kemi Telford
Kemi Telford creates bright and bold clothing. Some of the clothes sold here have a Nigerian influence, but with a western twist. They are committed to reducing waste and minimising plastic packaging. They also carbon-offset all of with Ecologi.
Shop at: kemitelford.com
Vegan Food and Drink
Dominee’s Doughnuts
Dominee’s Doughnuts make… you guessed it… dougnuts! And they deliver UK-wide. Choose from a range of flavours including Carrot Cake, White Chocolate and Cardamon, and Mint Chocolate.
Shop at: domineesdoughnuts.com
Simply Vegan Sweets
Simply Vegan Sweets stock a wide range including pick-and-mix, gluten-free and boozy sweets. They also use completely plastic free packaging.
Shop at: simplyvegansweets.com
Health and Beauty Gifts
Earth to Earth Organics
Earth to Earth Organics stocks cruelty-free, natural, vegan skincare. Pick up amazing body butter, body oil and sets. They also partner with One Tree Planted.
Shop at: earthtoearthorganics.com
Eloise Beauty
Eloise Beauty stocks an amazing range of cruelty free vegan make up. Pick up individual products, or choose gift sets. Their premium brushes were even featured in Glamour UK.
Shop at: eloisebeauty.com
Malva Botanic
Malva Botanic makes natural cold processed soaps are crafted with plant based oils that contain beneficial properties in maintaining healthy skin. Plus they don’t wrap our gifts in any form of plastic.
Shop at: malvabotanics.co.uk
Malva Botanic
Malva Botanic makes natural cold processed soaps are crafted with plant based oils that contain beneficial properties in maintaining healthy skin. Plus they don’t wrap our gifts in any form of plastic.
Shop at: malvabotanics.co.uk
Homeware Gifts
Aerende
Aerende is an online shop selling beautiful products and gifts for your home, all of them made in the UK by people facing social challenges.
Shop at: aerende.co.uk
Amber B Pottery
Amber makes handmade thrown functional pottery. Buy mugs, vases and pots, or they also make Handmade Macrame Hangers.
Shop at: etsy.com/uk/shop/amberbpotter
Lavender House
Lavender House makes natural living lifestyle shop specialising in sustainable and environmentally ethical products. They grow, design, hand make, and curate all our items. They are also are committed to being plastic free, palm oil free, SLS & Paraben free.
Shop at: thelavenderhouse.rocks
Adult-only Gifts
Vegan Toys UK
Vegan Toys UK makes eco-friendly sex toys made from vegan materials. Plus they are in the shape of… well, we’ll let you look for yourself.
Shop at: vegantoys.co.uk
We hope our guide has provided you with food (and more) for thought. Thanks for helping to support UK businesses and the planet. Happy Christmas!
If you supply high quality ethically sourced and environmentally conscious gifts and would be interested in featuring in a future guide, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
