Eco-Friendly Gifts That Aren't a Reusable Coffee Cup
Aiming for a mindful festive period? Vote with your dollar on these eco-friendly gifts.
Gifting can be one of the most stressful parts of the festive period and it can also be one of the most wasteful. One way to combat needless spending and gifts purchased 'for the sake of it' is to write out a list, plan ahead, and avoid last-minute trips to the shops. Another way is by voting with your dollar and supporting sustainable brands. Creating demand for products that are easy on the planet and people is a great way to support small businesses, family-run businesses and businesses that prioritise giving back. Yet to draw up your Christmas gifting list? Start here with this edit of eco-conscious gifts that aren't just another reusable drink bottle.
Bibliotherapy Sessions and Book Prescriptions, from $160
One of the most eco-friendly gifts you can bestow is an experience and this offering from bibliotherapist Lucy Pearson is as exciting as it gets! Choose from a reading reset package — which includes a 40-minute consult and a personalised book recommendation list — or splash out on the year of guided reading package which includes two bibliotherapy sessions and six curated reads. Perfect for the book lover in your life or someone looking for a new hobby to immerse themselves in.
Loco Love Bon Bons, $110
A gorgeous gift for everyone at the Christmas table, these plastic-free bon bons from Loco Love are as luxe as they come. Designed to spark meaningful connection, each bon bon comes with a semi-precious crystal, Loco Love chocolate and a conversation starter.
Coral Gardeners, Adopt a Coral, $30
Gift a coral this Christmas and your recipient is guaranteed to feel all the good feels knowing they've contributed to the protection and continuation of the world's coral reefs. You'll be able to customise your gift with a selection of coral species which will then be grown in a nursery for a year before being planted into the reef. An AI-powered dashboard will then keep adopters up to date with personalised news on their coral's growth. And at such a great price point, it's perfect for Kris Kringle, stocking gifts and more.
Silky Wine, From $20
Combining three of our favourite things — art, wine and an eye for sustainability - TikTok creator Silk Cartwright. Her curated range of wines are all decked out in handcrafted designs, with each bottle begging for a second life as a vase. Choose from pinot gris, rosé or prosecco. Head over here for 8 ways to reuse your Silky bottle.
A Gift For The Foodie Grande, Women's Work, $54.95
Women's Work crafts small batch, artisanal relish made from recipes that have stood the test of time in home kitchens across Australia. Whilst we love everything they do, the A Gift For The Foodie Grande is a great taster of 3 favourites. You'll get the ripe tomato, spicy green tomato and caramelised onion relish in the larger 330g jars, — all packaged up in a sweet gift box.
Porcelain Latte Cup, Mud Ceramics, $48
The signature minimalistic design and superior craftsmanship of Mud Ceramics has made this Australian brand an internationally acclaimed one. With 12 stores globally, they remain committed to a sustainable and slow approach and achieved carbon neutrality in 2020. Each porcelain latte cup, available in 19 different colours, is handmade at Mud's Sydney studio.
Mayde Tea
A lush, luxury tea is a great gift as it's not something you always buy for yourself. Mayde Tea's range, curated by naturopath and nutritionist Kate Dalton, is not only delish, but also made with an eye to sustainability. Conscious effort is made to ensure products are recyclable, refillable, compostable and/or reusable. Plus, Mayde Tea have partnered with Greenfleet to offset their carbon emissions. We particularly love the Australian native loose-leaf tea, maple matcha powder and sticky masala chai.
One Seed Natural Fragrances
Gentle on the environment (and you!) One Seed fragrances are made using all-natural ingredients. They work closely with Australian suppliers to source ingredients and materials that are both ethical and sustainable. Aware of their social responsibility as a business, One Seed also donates 10% of profits to organizations such as Collective Shout. As for materials, recyclable, reusable and FSC-certified materials are all used where possible.
The fragrances themselves are gorgeous with the discovery sets a particular favourite.
King of Woods Body Care Bundle, Heartwood, $140
A gorgeous family-owned brand, Heartwood specialises in crafting clean beauty products from their sustainable sandalwood forest. They grow, harvest and distil ensuring their product is traceable and authentic. You can also return any Heartwood-branded products to their Cottesloe headquarters to be refilled or recycled. The King of Woods Body Care Bundle is a decadent treat for someone special with an incredibly aromatic natural fragrance that evokes calm and serenity.
The Starter Ritual, Lovebyt, $90
Keen to shake up the oral healthcare industry, Lovebyt products are part of the movement towards luxury everyday items that we love. Using premium essential oils that are gentle on oral microbiomes, as well as completely recyclable packaging, Lovebyt products are free from parabens, sulphates and synthetic preservatives. They're also made in Australia. Our pick? The Starter Ritual is perfect for gifting.
If you loved this edit of eco-friendly gifts and are looking for more fun edits to shop, be sure to check out our toddler and Kris Kringle gift lists.
