We've searched through some of our favourite independent brands to find the perfect gifts from companies doings things the right way. By supporting brands with the same missions as us, we aim to create a lighter footprint this Christmas.
The Ultimate Sustainable Gift Guide
Our Ultimate Sustainable Gift Guide
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Home & Lifestyle
Lolly Lolly Ceramics
Speckled Mug
£32
Founded in 2017 by Lalese Stamps, Lolly Lolly Ceramics focuses on objects that are functional, unique and handmade to last. In September of 2019, Lalese embarked on a 100 Day Project where she made 100 mugs with 100 different handles for 100 Days, bringing national recognition to the Lolly Lolly name.
We think there collection of mugs make for the perfect unique gift.
Beyond Objet
Avani Candle Holder
£45
Avani is a geometrical candle chandelier made up of an angled wire structure. Manufactured using a wire bending technique, it comes in four finishes: black, gold, silver and copper. Avani chandeliers can also be paired together to create a more complex interlinking structure.
Based in Bermondsey, London, near the Oliver Co. studio, the small team of designers work meticulously hard on perfecting each item they create. If you know someone who enjoys premium minimalist objects, then Beyond Objet's range of products will be the perfect gift.
A Good Company
Mobile Cable
£24.99
A Good Company's aim is to create elegant, thoughtful and sustainable everyday products, and they have done just that. Our favoruite, the multi USB charger.
With a combination of USB-C, Lightning and Micro-USB heads it is a charger capable of powering up at lightning speed. A combination of recycled BPA-free plastic braided in recycled nylon means it will never, ever fray, even with intense use.
Stay Sixty
Waterbottle
£35
Influenced by Scandinavian hues, the fresh minimal Stone Edition is the ideal partner for daily hydration or morning coffee fixes. Thoughtfully designed & beautifully crafted.
We've had ours in the office for the past 2 years and although it may be strange to say it, its as sexy as a waterbottle gets.
Patch Plants
The Mister
£10
Know a plant lover? The guys at Patch Plants are the most friendly, caring and knowledgable plant experts you will come across. Find the perfect plant for a friend or loved one and show off all your new knowledge around the Christmas Tree..or should we say 'Araucaria columnaris'.
Our choice of perfect gift? The Plant Mister. Trust us, this is the best one around.
Attirecare
Garment Spray
£10
Attirecare's range of beautiful care products range from dish wash to shoe deodoriser. Each formula made using natrual ingredients and designed to look great. No more brightly coloured synthetic bottles of detergent sitting around your home.
One of our favoruites is the Garment Spray, which has been specially designed to neutralise odours, eliminating any bad-smelling bacteria from the surface area of the materials being treated, using natural odour absorbing properties.
Fellow Products
Raven Stovetop Tea Kettle
£60
Do kettles come better looking than this? We don't think so.
Gift this tea upgrade with this one compact modern design. Featuring an integrated tea filter to save you time and cleanup, plus a color-coded thermometer so you can dial in the perfect temperature for every type of loose leaf tea. With a weighted handle and iconic tea point, this is a functional, contemporary take on a classic
Ferm Living
Yama Holder
£35
This Danish design studio create beautiful everyday objects that beg to be looked at. One of our favoruites for the office is the Yama Holder.
Named after the Japanese word for mountain, it is a sculptural yet functional piece that is inspired by wild, untamed landscape. Made from recycled casted aluminum and featuring a rough, matte and blackened finish that contrasts its fluid and organic silhouette, the decorative holder can be used in the kitchen or dining room for storing napkins or in your home office for papers, letters and notes.
Steamery
The Mister
£88
Not only does this product just look great, but this handheld steamer, Cirrus No.2, is a sustainable and efficient alternative to both ironing and washing. Clothes will be wrinkle-free, smooth and fresh in no time. The hot steam also reduce bad smells, shallow dirt and bacteria.
Guppy Friend
Washing Bag
£25
The GUPPYFRIEND Washing Bag is the first pragmatic solution that prevents microplastic fibres from entering rivers and oceans through the washing of synthetic textiles. The broken fibres collect in the corners of the washing bag after washing and can be easily removed and disposed of.
This is a great gift for those wanting to be a part of the solution.
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Food & Drink
Lucky Saint
Alcohol-Free Superior Unfiltered Lager
£25
Lucky Saint are on a mission. To change how the world thinks about alcohol-free beer, from perception, to the product, to the experience. After years of development, sourcing the finest ingredients and creating their very own yeast, they have landed on a style and flavour that is in our opinion, the very best non-alcohol beer.
A great gift for Dad if he's usually asleep by 5pm Chrisrtmas day.
Brewgooder
Beer Gift Pack
£45
Brewgooder have been brewing beer to empower the lives of others for over 5 years. A B Corp company founded on the belief that the beer we enjoy together can be a force for good. For every can or pint of their beer enjoyed, they are committed to ensuring that 100 times that amount will be provided in clean water on projects undertaken by their impact partner, Charity Water.
The Tea Lab Company
Tea Test Tube Gift
£17.50
Tea Lab grew from a combined passion of tea, travel, the environment and design. They are an independent British brand founded by identical twin designers, Anna, Katie and Julie, an experienced scientist.
Their personalised gift can be customised by choosing 5 test tubes of loose leaf tea from their collection. This gift box also comes with 10 eco fillable tea bags in an envelope & a personal gift note. The perfect sustainable tea lovers gift.
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Jewelry
Ana Dyla
Luma Hoops - Silver
£85
Ana Dyla aims to create jewellery right out of nature. The jewellery follows the uniqueness of the gems. Keeping the focus on fair, sustainable and small-scale production to keep the pieces exclusive and wearable.
We really like the Luma hoops and think they make for a really special gift, without breaking the bank.
Mia Bonner
Diamond Stacking Ring
£20
By using predominantly recycled gold and silver and ethically sourced stones; quality, craftsmanship and innovation form the foundation for Myia’s work. Fusing cutting-edge processes with traditional techniques, each piece is hand made exclusively in Hatton Garden, London.
Crafted in sterling silver, the ultra skinny stacking ring is the epitome of fine stacking rings, the geometric multi-facets effortlessly catch the light when worn.
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Athletics
Organic Basic
SilverTech™ Active Long-Sleeve top
£45
Organic basics put sustainable thinking at the center of everything they do - meaning they only choose fabrics that care for our environment and they only ever partner with factories that care about their impact, too.
They are best known for, you guessed it, their 'basics', like tshirts, briefs etc. however we love their activerwear too and think it makes for a great gift. This SilverTech™ Active Long-Sleeve top is made using recycled nylon
Hylo Athletics
Corn Runners
£100
Hylo Athletics are on a mission to use material science to make performance products in a better way.
Designed for use on the road, the track and in the gym, these Corn Runners are fast, lightweight and comfortable. A big upgrade from their V1 trainer, these they will make for the perfect gift for those looking to lighten step and lighten their impact on the planet.
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Fashion
L'Estrange
Tailored T-shirt
£40
Know someone who needs to stack up on their basics? The guys at L'Estrange have got the essentials down to an art. This perfect-cut tee has refined details, is made from organic cotton with 160GSM and has a soft finish – designed with a back-pleat for increased movement, a subtle curved hem and split sides.
You can't go wrong with this brand.
Humans Are Vain
Eden Sneakers
£115
Can't rate these shoes highly enough. A very solid, great looking sneaker that goes with everything. Simple in it's design but with excellent durability and comfort. You would be making someones 2022 a whole lot comfier with these.
Wax London
The Whiting Over-shirt
£125
A winter essential. With the Whiting overshirt, getting dressed has never been so easy. Versatility is the Whiting’s number one strength. Wear it as a shirt, wear it as a jacket. Layer it under a coat, button it up over a t-shirt. Use it to add to an outfit, wear it to make an outfit.
Who wouldn't want the gift of versatility?
Percival
Embroidered T-shirt
£30 - £50
The guys at Pervical have owned the t-shirt game with their collection of quality sewn graphics embroidered in London. One of our current favoruites? The frog playing next to the mushroom of course.
What song is he playing? Is the earth round? What is maths? Questions are all around us.
Have a good time
Socks
£12
It wouldn't be Christmas without a pair of new socks. Have a good time would be our pick. Based in Meguroku, Tokyo, Have a Good Time are a small group of graffiti artists based in Tokyo. They run a tiny shop on a back alley in Nakameguro that deals in weird and wonderful books, music, art, toys and clothes gathered from their travels, sitting alongside their cult-Japanese clothing line.
Arlo Hudson
Tencel Boxers
£15
These generous mid-thigh length boxers are just snug enough so they’ll stay in the right place all day. Made from Tencel, they super-soft with a natural stretch.
Ethically made from a blend of 94% Tencel and 6% Elastane.
Tencel is a luxuriously soft and silky fabric, made from sustainably sourced Eucalyptus plants. The fabric is made in a closed-loop chemical process where 99% of the solvents are recycled, and it is naturally biodegradable.
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Accessories
Contradictions of Ilk
Fragrance Discovery Set
£48
Let's be honest, picking a fragrance for someone isn't easy. That's why we recommend this discovery set from the guys at Contradicitions of Ilk.
Contradictions In ILK is a unisex niche fragrance house on a mission to give you the ultimate means of self-expression. All their perfumes are PETA certified cruelty free and they limit their impact on the environment by manufacturing and producing within 80 miles here in the UK.
Asket
Black Braided Elastic Belt
£50
A vegan accessory with all the right details. A timeless yet effortless way to pull together any outfit, this is a casual take on its braided leather brother. Handcrafted in Florence, Italy, from soft and durable Italian elastic and embellished with bio-leather trims.
Wawwa Clothing
Fisher Beanie
£35
Use the organ inside of your head to make a sensible decision for someone elses head, by treating them to one of Wawa Clothings lovely Recycled Yarn Beanies.
Noah
Corduroy Core Logo hat
£54
Noah are all about sustainability and ethics. You won't find a brand more open and transparent. Fellow members of 1% for the Planet, they make their clothes in countries, mills and factories where tradition, expertise and human dignity take precedence over the bottom line.
This cap is made in USA from 100% cotton, with snapback closure. A great gift from a great company.
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