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Eco friendly, sustainable type gift ideas?

17 replies

psuedocream3 · 04/12/2022 11:38

I have to buy a gift for a lady in her mid thirties, who is into eco friendly, planet saving, sustainable, fairtrade, small business etc products. I am very clueless where to even begin. The limit is £10, does anybody have any suggestions? Thank you

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psuedocream3 · 04/12/2022 13:02

Bumping incase the afternoon crowd have any ideas? x

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ShitMumsClub · 04/12/2022 13:07

Etsy would be a great place to start. If you type in eco/fairtrade/sustainable gifts for her you'll have hundreds to pick from and many are small businesses. Taking the opportunity to promote my shop 😁

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BohemiaUK

BigsyMalone · 06/12/2022 19:27

Soap?
Shampoo bar?
Solid Perfume ?

Stompythedinosaur · 06/12/2022 20:03

Bamboo travel mug? I love mine.

Decafflatteplease · 06/12/2022 20:11

This sounds like me but I'm a bit older 😃

Houseplants, voucher for eco shops (can buy online)

Like pp mentioned Etsy is great!

mast0650 · 06/12/2022 20:13

Or something vintage. I just bought my £10 secret santa from a bric a brac shop. Really pretty little jug.

Reluctantadult · 06/12/2022 20:15

Shampoo bar - ideally palm oil free - Little blue hen are the best. Soap from same. Could get a soap dish.
Reusable coffee cup
Food wraps eg bees wax
Shopping bag
Scarf from recycled materials
Bamboo socks

Woolandwonder · 06/12/2022 20:17

I quite like the things from here: www.gruum.com/product/secret-santa-soap-set-2022

AwkwardPaws27 · 06/12/2022 20:19

Sounds a bit like me Grin
Some ideas I'd like/have been thinking i need recently, that your friend might like too:

  • fabric refillable pouch for tissues (so I have clean tissues in my bag without buying the plastic pocket packs)
  • bamboo socks
  • knitted fingerless gloves (craft fairs are a great source)
  • local honey (I get through a lot in the winter with hot lemon for sore throats)
  • local chutneys or jams - really fancy a good chilli jam for cheese...
  • nice bars of soap are always gratefully received
TheOinkySplit · 07/12/2022 16:41

The washable makeup remover pads? And revolution do reusable face masks you can add your own oils etc to.

Porridgeislife · 07/12/2022 16:46

I’ve just bought this tube end squeezer for my secret Santa plus some fair trade chocolate. We are actually a sustainability team and I picked things I’d be happy to receive.

amzn.eu/d/9F0wXaC

Local honey is also a lovely idea @AwkwardPaws27

AwkwardPaws27 · 07/12/2022 17:49

@Porridgeislife I'd love one of those tube squeezers! Might have to get one - I'm always cutting open tubes to get the last bits Grin

Sengi · 14/12/2022 19:17

Possibly a bit late, but Wild refillable deodorant? Currently on offer at Boots
www.boots.com/wild-purple-case-and-coconut-dreams-deodorant-refill-starter-pack-10318949

kitkat71 · 14/12/2022 21:17

Bamboo hairbrush - they are negatively charged, so don’t cause static or split ends. Only smooth sleek hair!

kennycat · 14/12/2022 22:10

I sound like the person you are giving to and I’d live something that would be used up. So something like shampoo bar, hand soap, beeswax wraps or edible things. I can’t stand owning too many things so ‘stuff’ no matter how eco it was would do my head in. So a lovely bamboo vase I once received was passed in because it was just cluttering up the place!

amidsummernightsdream · 14/12/2022 22:12

I wouldnt do a think but a voucher for local cafe or cinema something like that

BitFedUpTheNoo · 14/12/2022 22:35

Depending on how good friends you are - period pants. Less so - beeswax food wraps

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