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.
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Art and Greetings Cards
Leo & Luna
- $1 of every sale is donated to One Tree Planted
- Hertfordshire
- Last order: 15 day
Shop at: leoandlunaldn.com
The Peacock and the Printmaker
- Handmade
- Newcastle
- Last order: 11th Dec*
Shop at: thepeacockandtheprintmaker.com
Wayward
Wayward shop that sells greetings cards, prints and – for a limited time only – sleigh bells! All pieces are illustrated by Emma (who is plant-based!) and are inspired by her passion for rock music, tattoos, nature and adventure.
- Hand-crafted
- Edinburgh
- Last order: 14 Dec*
Shop at: wayward.store
Shop at: hornbeamwood.org.uk
Gifts That Give to Charities
Apad Notebook
- All proceeds to Charity
- London / Bangladesh
- Last orders: 17 December*
Shop at: apadnotebooks.com
Farm Animal Rescue
- Charity
- Warwickshire
Shop at: farmanimalrescuesanctuary.co.uk
Hornbeam Wood Hedgehog Sanctuary
- Charity
- Hertfordshire
Shop at: hornbeamwood.org.uk
Plantlife
- Charity
- UK-wide
Shop at: plantlife.org.uk
Gifts for Children
The Den Kit
- Learn about nature
- Shropshire
Shop at: thedenkitco.com
Envirotoy
- Plastic-free
- UK
- Last order: 20 Dec*
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.
- Eco-friendly
- Edingburgh
Shop at: greentulip.co.uk
Kind Store
- Eco-friendly
- Last order: Essex
Shop at: thekindstoreonline.co.uk
Wikaniko
- Eco-friendly
- Hertfordshire
Shop at: wikaniko.com
Fashion & Jewellery
Earth Kind Originals
- Organic
- Cornwall
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.
- Vegan-owned
- Cardiff
- Last order: 6 Dec*
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!
- Ethical Fashion
- Hertfordshire
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.
- Ethical Fashion
- London
- Last order: 18 Dec*
Shop at: kemitelford.com
Vegan Food and Drink
Gourmet Alternative
- Premium Vegan Cheese
- Hertfordshire
- Last order: 8 Dec*
Shop at: gourmetalternative.co.uk
Simply Vegan Sweets
- Vegan
- UK
Shop at: simplyvegansweets.com
Dominee's Doughnuts
- Vegan and soy-free
- Essex
- Last order: 15 Dec*
Shop at: domineesdoughnuts.com
Health and Beauty
Earth to Earth Organics
- Vegan
- Bedfordshire
Shop at: earthtoearthorganics.com
Eloise Beauty
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- UK
Shop at: eloisebeauty.com
Malva Botanic
- Plant-based
- Hertfordshire
Shop at: malvabotanics.co.uk
Homewares
Aerende
- Hand crafted
- St Albans
Shop at: aerende.co.uk
Amber B Pottery
- Hand-crafted
- Cambridgeshire
- Last order: unknown
Shop at: etsy.com/uk/shop/amberbpotter
Lavender House
- Vegan-owned
- Hand-crafted
Shop at: thelavenderhouse.rocks
Adult-only
Vegan Toys UK
- Vegan materials
- Last order: unknown
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.
* all last order dates are correct at time of posting and are subject to change