the ultimate list of sustainable gifts

A bucket hat is the ultimate tool in keeping sunburn at bay. What sets this Otti one apart from its peers is that it’s made from fabric offcuts to help reduce waste.

Hovering global pandemic or no hovering global pandemic, hand wash is something everyone ought to use with regularity. However, it’s exactly this regularity that leads to an alarming amount of plastic waste – except with this salt soap scrub from Bave. This hand and body wash comes in plastic-free packaging.

From a no incineration (or landfill) policy to recyclable and biodegradable packaging, Baggu is a brand that’s big on sustainability. As part of this, they also make very cute lunch bags out of recycled nylon. Gorgeous!

Yoga can have an incredibly positive impact on both your physical and mental health – everyone knows this! But did you also know that sustainable yoga mats are a thing? We favour Yoga Bare’s mat made from eco-friendly natural rubber.

It goes without saying that having a reusable bottle is infinitely better for the environment than using heaps of plastic ones, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t hierarchies within reusable bottles. The best one, in our opinion? Innermost’s impact-resistant bottle that’s made to last.

How do you tell someone they need to relax without, well, telling them to relax? Aromatherapy. Clarity Blend’s diffuser comes with all manner of lovely scents – from lavender to eucalyptus – to help with all manner of mental anguish.

Proof that shopping sustainably is stylish af. Lalo’s bags are made from recycled plastic in a fair-trade environment so they’re cute, conscious and made to last.

Building a capsule wardrobe of comfy basics is one of the most sustainable ways to shop. This long-sleeved tee from Conscious Citizen is spun from 100% organic cotton as part of the brand’s overall dedication to conscious dressing.