Eco Gift Guide - Gifts that Keep on Giving
The main thought behind creating this guide is HOW TO GIVE MORE CONSCIOUSLY AND RESPONSIBLY.
With the world facing many challenges in terms of people migration due to war, famine, global pollution, waste fields, degradation of ecosystems... you name it, there's always something we can do right now to help.
HOW?
We can use our wealth, as, if you can afford to buy gifts for your loved ones, you have wealth and power to maximise on giving by buying items that will make a positive impact on someone who you don't know at all, but, perhaps, has suffered abuse. You can hugely diminish the waste field size or rescue vital ecosystems form turning into deserts.
Check out our picks below:
If you are looking for luxury winter accessories, hoodlamb is a place to go to. With high end feel come the substantial quality of each garment, so you can be sure you are equipped in some heavy weight pieces ahead of frosty days.
Softer than Pomeranian's fur, these fluffy slippers will bring a true joy and lashings of warmth to the lucky receiver. As manufacturing of cashmere is no longer sustainable, we are turning to ALPACA, a luxurious wool from alpaca goats, that are increasingly sourced by textile industries for new fibres. Visit QUARTZ to check why your next jumper schould be alpaca, not cashmere.
Do you like one stop shop? The Alpaca Clothing Company offers unique selection of leather goods, toys, novelty gifts and of course, the cosy items made from alpaca - like coats, capes, luxurious rugs, blankets and throws.
There is something so apealing about this two colour soft recycled fleece hoodie.It really has got this wow factor needed to impress a fitness junkie around you. Versatile, good for the environment
Who doesn't like a nice cup of tea and a taste of traditional British fudge after Christmas Dinner. Well, there are very special fudge bags out there, ready to be popped under the Christmas Tree in hand printed silk gift bag.
Anything you decide to buy from TRAIDCRAFTSHOP, will help someone that had suffered poverty or abuse, put their lives back on track. Whatever campaign you feel is closest to yuor heart, you have many options to get involved.
We are getting a few of these too:
Could this be the best gift ever for someone? If you decide to buy a gift voucher, it'd better be the original one. Check out The-All-In-One-Company
customised onesies on offer! Ethically hnad made in UK in a choice of fabrics and patterns, we recommend a bamboo towelling heavy weight or organic cotton to get someone through the winter.
These sets are fantastic way of making any yogi in your family happy. Soft, comfortable and up to date leisure styles made with 70% recycled materials that, when purchased, will support fair trade and manufacturers valuing safety and wellbeing of their workers.
Cosy, distinctive, traditional with a contemporary twist - if you are buying a gift for someone who values the above factors, look no further than at AWAMAKI store. Commmitted to using locally spun yarns and natural dyes, you can be sure your gift will give back tenfolds to Andean communities and will revamp someones bedroom decor
We come back to this store time and time again to take a look at their beautiful collection of goods. Our winner is this fluffy baby alpaca scarf by A Peace Treaty that has got the potential to be a signature piece this winter in terms of utility and style. Hand made by artisans in Peru, who are paid a fair wage. Click-Buy-Feel Good.
Why not source your Christmas gifts from sunny California? Yes, that's correct, you can give a bit of sunshine by picking some of the coolest designs for every occasion, for the Free Spirit in your life. If socks are not your thing, check out mighty innerwear like 100% organic cotton tees...you're surfing baby.
THE BEAUTY OF GIVING CANNOT BE EMBRACED MORE THAN BY SUPPORTING Starfish Project .
This non profit organisation gives hope to women who suffered trauma of various sort by providing shelter, education, counselling and jobs. The pieces boast a contemporary and feminine style, ranging from elusive earrings to statement necklaces. I can't emphasize enough how much difference we can make by making our Christmas meaningful through buying gifts that really matter.
