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As we all start becoming more aware of our environmental impact, many people are looking to make more sustainable choices when it comes to gifting. However it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to finding environmentally friendly gifts, so we’ve rounded up some of the best sustainable gift ideas out there for your eco-conscious loved ones.

Vintage Home Accessories

Vintage and second-hand homeware can make the perfect gift, think cute candleholders, vintage vases and unique planters. If you have the time for a browse, head to your local antiques emporium to search for vintage treasures. If not, websites like Some of a Kind have curated a selection of vintage homeware for you.

Candles

There are lots of companies out there now creating candles more sustainably, from filling old vintage tins, to making refillable candles from beautiful ceramic containers. This means you can keep the container after you’ve used the candle, and refill it with another candle, or use it for storage.

Jewellery

Find a unique item by shopping pre-loved or upcycled jewellery. You’ll be amazed at the quality you can get when you start shopping vintage. We especially love the idea of The Luna Edit’s personal lockets (link: https://www.thelunaedit.com/) for a special gift.

Books

You can pick up some amazing second-hand books from charity shops. Oxfam have specific book shops where you can get some real gems in great condition. If you’re shopping online, Bookishly have bundles of vintage classics which would make a great gift for a bookworm. 

Reusable Coffee Cups

We all have the best intentions when it comes to not using disposable coffee cups when we’re grabbing a takeaway coffee. Make it easier for them by gifting a stylish reusable cup that they’re sure to want to carry around with them.

Chocolate

You absolutely can’t go wrong with chocolate as a gift, whether your recipient is young or old, it’s a guaranteed hit. Choose ethical brands like Tony’s Chocolonely (which comes in the most delicious flavours!), or go vegan with brands like Raw Halo.

Dried Flowers

Flowers aren’t usually the best choice for someone looking to limit their impact on the environment, they’ve usually been intensively grown and flown around the world to sit in your living room for a week. However, dried flowers can last a lifetime! You can find the most beautiful bouquets from websites like The Pretty Wild Flower Co, who even grow their own blooms.

Experiences

Experiences are the ultimate no-waste gift, and there’s not even any wrapping paper involved! These days you can pretty much dream up any experience you might want to gift and it will probably exist, from hot air balloon rides, to pottery experiences, to cookery classes to taking Alpacas for a walk, you name it, someone is offering it.

We hope you feel inspired into making more sustainable gift choices for your friends and family. Save this list to come back to time and time again so you never have to feel stumped for an eco-friendly gift again.