75 Ethical Christmas Gifts UK: Sustainable Ideas for 2025

The Apartment - 100% Natural Perfume

£35 for 6ml / £160 for 50ml

The Apartment Eau de Parfum is a dark, sophisticated gourmand designed to transport the wearer to the epitome of Parisian chic. Made from sustainable, upcycled ingredients, and housed in off-cut packaging.

The Mock Neck Sweater

£120

Available in 4 colours and made from 100% recovered pre-consumer wool from production waste, it requires zero water and zero chemicals. ASKET have one permament collection to put a stop to fast fashion.

Siren Muse Mini Huggie Gold Hoops

£50

Sleek, subtly textured 18k gold vermeil huggie, designed to gently hug your lobe. Fully traceable and Butterfly Mark Certified plus free 100 day returns and 5 year warranty.

All Natural Reed Diffuser Set

£63

These aromatherapy-led diffuers uses the power of essential oils to curate a luxurious, calming space. The set includes 3 all-natural scents inspired by Monte Carlo, Santorini, Saint Moritz.

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The Recycled Solid 9ct Gold Necklace

£56

Ethical and dainty, this 100% recycled solid 9ct gold chain and pendant is beautiful on its own or stacked with other necklaces. Handmade in the UK with eco packaging. The chain length is 16 inches and the Pendant is 7mm wide.

Lambswool Oversized Scarf

£69

Woven from 100% lambswool in a timeless check pattern, this oversized scarf is both warm and stylish - a luxurious yet thoughtful gift that will last for seasons to come.

Hand-crafted Wooden Puzzles 

£33.50

Representing the very best of British craftsmanship Wentworth Wooden Puzzles are individually hand-crafted with themed whimsy shaped pieces designed for extra challenge.

Botanical Drinks - The Starter Pack 

£44.99

Feel good drinks for a booze free buzz. Try all 3 flavours and feelings with these alcohol-free elixirs to enhance your mind and body with powerful plants and herbs from ethical producers. Vegan, gluten free and in plastic-free packaging.

Sustainable Pot Candles 

from £12.99

Drawing inspiration from the rugged North Cornwall with a blend of therapeutic coastal herbs, their sustainable and traditionally made candles leave you with a lovely little pot to repurpose afterwards.

The Cashmere Beanie

£65

97% recycled cashmere, 3% recycled wool. Soft and warm densely rib-knitted cashmere beanie with a generous double fold. Milled in Italy, knitted in Romania.

Quilted Snuggle Blanket

£75

Created using a pro-planet recycled polyester derived from recycled plastic bottles, this super soft blanket dresses and elevates every bed beautifully and is perfect for sofa snuggles!

Plastic Free Skincare

from £6.99

Upcircle repurpose tonnes of ingredients into amazing skincare proucts. From used coffee grounds to chai spices, all natural, vegan and in 100% recyclable packaging. 99% of their total packaging range is plastic-free and they also offer return and refill options.

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Pamper Gift Set

£40

The ultimate pamper session at home. Made in Britain using natural ingredients. Letterbox friendly gift containing Chocolate (Vegan option), Himalayan Pink Salts, Lavender & Jojoba Bath Salts, Australian Pink Clay Face Mask, Black Pomegranate Tealights aand Pamper Soap Bar with a free customised greetings card.

Eco-Friendly Prosecco & Wine

£13.99

Multi-award winning light and easy drinking Prosecco and eco-friendly wines. Sea Change are a social enterprise that work with conservation charities to protect our oceans and marine life. They don't use foil wrap on their bottles and their labels are partially made from grape waste. Even the corks are renewable and plant-based. 

TOMO™ Luxury Water Bottle

from £54

Hand-embellished with 4,000+ crystals, this stainless steel sustainable water bottle improves lives by providing access to clean water with Drop4Drop.org.

The Heavy Wool Sweater

£130

100% recycled wool. Chunky, heavyweight 7 gauge half cardigan knit with a dry handle and traditional raglan sleeves. Milled in Italy, knitted in Romania. Available in three lengths.

The Leaf Razor

£69

A staple Zero Wasted favourite and one of the finest razors you can buy. This isn't a safety razor but works like a standard pivot razor without any of the plastic (and cost) of disposable razors - pure genius! 

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Reclaimed Fire-hose Weekend Bag 

£340

The Elvis & Kresse Weekend Bag is handmade from genuine decommissioned fire-hose and the lining is made from material rescued from Burberry's Yorkshire workshop and reclaimed military-grade parachute silk.

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The Cashmere Wool Scarf

£85

A substantial, soft and warm felted wool-blend scarf. Spun, woven and cut in Italy. Made from 55% recycled wool, 45% recycled cashmere. 

Nightcap Non-Alcoholic Elixir

£25.99

Designed to unwind your body and mind with mood-enhancing active plants, adaptogens & nootropics including valerian, hops and lemon balm. Complex notes of wood, bright spices and citrusy herbs using ethically sourced ingredients that are vegan and gluten free in 100% recyclable and plastic-free packaging.

Adopt A Penguin

£75.00

Adopt a gentoo penguin for 12 months and follow a real Antarctic colony. Each adoption includes a soft toy, certificate, fact booklet, regular updates from Antarctica and a postcard from the Penguin Post Office. Your gift supports UKAHT’s work monitoring climate change impacts on the Port Lockroy gentoo colony.

The Cedar Wooden Watch

£199

Eco-friendly watch featuring recycled green sandalwood furniture, upcycled by hand. The dark brown natural woods of The Cedar house a chronograph watch with a jubilee band.

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Soap On A Roap - Tall, Dark & Handsome

£12

Handcrafted in Kent this exfoliating coffee soap on a roap is made from natural and vegan ingredients including ginger, cocao, cinnamon, patchouli, clove and orange. Basically, Christmas in a soap!

Vegan Shave Brush

£15.75

Experience a cruelty-free, eco-friendly shave with Bambaw's lifetime-guaranteed, vegan shaving brush, designed for smoother shaves, reduced irritation, and zero plastic waste. 

THE Complete Bathroom Set

£35

Natural personal care set saving 97% plastic waste. Each box contains: THE Conditioning Shampoo Bar and THE Face and Body Bar both in Indestructible Tins, THE Deodorant and THE Toothpaste and Key.

Volcanic Potpourri Lava Rock Essential Oil Diffuser

£29.99

Zero waste diffuser made from lava and obsidian rocks. Long lasting and reusable, no part gets thrown away - just add a few drops of essential oil blend (choose from 7). This is the perfect low-maintenance and mood boosting gift. 

Eco-conscious Travel Wash Bag

£49

Made from premium vegan leather,  100% recycled plastic lining and water-resistant zippers with thoughtfully designed compartments. It also includes a detachable clear liquid bag with easy release magnets to carry your toiletries through airports.

12 Beers of Christmas

£17.99

Brewdog is the world's first carbon negative brewery! This gift pack contains 12 of their bestselling craft beers.

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Coffee Face Scrub - Herbal Blend

£17.99

Made with repurposed used Arabica coffee grounds, rosemary, thyme, petitgrain and tea tree essential oils, for a super smooth anti-bacterial deep clean. 100% vegan and packaged in a glass jar with aluminium cap.

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How Bad Are Bananas?: The carbon footprint of everything

£11.39

A groundbreaking book with updated figures on everything from hosting a World cup to Twitter. Written in clear and entertaining prose, with plenty of surprises. Buying from Bookshop.org supports local independent bookshops.

Fussy Refillable Deodorant

£12

This is one of the most effective natural deodorants because it’s backed by science. You can get a case and refill starter kit for just £12 on subscription - treat them to a couple more refills for next year or simply skip or cancel the subscription, making this a super afforrdable and sustainable gift.

Sparkling Non-Alcoholic White Rose

£13

Sparkling fairtrade green tea made with a kombucha fermentation. Deliciously tart and blended with rose & elderflower. Crafted in a micro-brewery that runs on 100% dark green energy.

Embers Scented Tealights

£9.65

Pack of 9. Perfect for chilly autumn nights and the festive season. The heartwarming scent of a real log fire with woody undertones. Packaged in a recyclable eco kraft box. St Eval are proud to have won the Queen's Award for Sustainable Development.

The Original Bee Revival Kit

£11.99

This refillable keyring contains an emergency ambrosia® bee food syrup to REVIVE an exhausted bee so it can continue its mission pollinating planet Earth.

Last Swab

£9.99

Save thousands of single-use swabs and their damaging effect on the planet by switching to a reusable swab that is designed to last 1,000 uses.

Rainbow Tasting Set Fairtrade Chocolate

£10.99

6 chunky bars of Fairtrade Belgian chocolate packaged in rainbow coloured uncoated FSC certified paper and foil inner.

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Cinnamon & Ginger Chai Soap Bar

£5.49

Face and body cleanser made with repurposed chai spices, pink clay and organic cinnamon and ginger oils to purify and energise skin. 

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Beebom Wildflower Seedbomb 

£4.50

Specially designed for bees, these seedbombs will bring your garden to life with a marvellous collection of wildflowers.

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Reusable Biodegradable Cutlery Set

£5.95

Each set includes a fork, knife and spoon made from upcycled ebony wood and  and a bamboo straw and straw cleaner made from coconut husk bristles. 

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Soap On A Roap - Good Vibrations

£10.50

This zero waste soap is handcrafted in Kent from natural lemongrass, pink clay, shea and cocoa butter with rosemary and grapfruit essential oils. The rope means you don't need a soap dish and the soap dries perfectly after every use.

Natural Fragrance Rollerball

£7

Wrap yourself in a spicy warm blanket of scintillating sandalwood, sweet, creamy tonka and fresh, adventurous cedarwood. This enticing aroma eases the mind, bringing focus and clarity. Other natural scents available.

Exciting Plans Sustainable Notebook  

£6

A notebook perfect for planning new year adventures. A5, lined with 40 ivory 120 gsm pages. All paper is FSC certified and printed in Italy.

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FSC Bamboo Detangling Brush

£8.95

FSC certified bamboo brush with patented 4-level bristles with super flexible anti-static pins to cleverly tease out tangles and prevent flyaways.

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Honeystreet Handmade Bath Bombs  

£5.95

Made with all-natural, vegan and Fairtrade ingredients including essential oils, these luxury heart-shaped bath bombs are the perfect ethical stocking fillers. 

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Plant-Based Wax Melts 

£5.95

4 luxury wax melt made from plant-based wax and the finest fragrance oils, which are phthalate and paraben free. They're also vegan and cruelty-free. Choose from 6 scents including Carribbean Escape, Oriental Blossom and Spa Retreat.

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Cotton Kids Pyjamas 

£59

Beautifully soft and made from breathable brushed cotton, these pyjamas come in both adult and matching Mini Me sizes - perfect for cosy family Christmas mornings and festive photos.

Antarctic Explorer Minifigures

£16.95 each or £60 with code

Limited-edition set created for UK Antarctic Heritage Trust celebrating historic explorers like Amundsen, Scott and Shackleton, plus a modern female explorer representing today’s Antarctic research. A true collector’s set.

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Original Sophie La Girafe

£15.95

Sophie La Girafe has been an iconic first toy for babies for over 50 years. Made from 100% natural rubber, which is phthalate-free and derived from the sap of the Hevea tree with non-toxic food grade paint.

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Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes 

£9.49

Celebrate 100 years of Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes! Full of delightful rhymes, such as Goosey Goosey Gander, This Little Piggy and Three Blind Mice. Packed with Beatrix Potter's original watercolour illustrations and classic rhymes. Recommended for ages 3-6.

Flower Press

£19.95

A high quality wood flower press that'll encourage kids to go foraging for leaves and flowers to preserve and turned into art and cards or framed.

The Original Den Kit

£55

Created for little imaginators and mini explorers, The Original Den Kit gets them outdoors and building hideaways of their own in nature. The kit comprises of all they need to set up a secure den.

Little People Big Dreams Books

from £3 per book

Inspire young minds with the 'Little People, Big Dreams' series! Explore beautifully illustrated biographies of remarkable individuals, from scientists to artists. Perfect for curious children eager to learn about the world. 

Wild Pines Train Set

£85

This adorable train set features a log loader with wood pile, a sleeping bear and a log cabin and lake with magnetised boulders. Made from sustainable rubber wood and non-toxic paint. 

Customisable Teepee Playtent

£45.60

Handprinted and handmade from calico cotton fabric with machine washable fabric paint. Each tent pattern colour and feather can be customised and comes in 3 different sizes.

Bracelet Making Kits

from £3.95

Choose from a range of wooden beading kits for hours of fun. From woodland, fairies and unicorns with a combination of colourful wooden beads. Perfect for 3 to 8 year olds.

Unisex Kids Embroidered Dinosaur Sweatshirt

£29.95

Ages 3 - 13 years. Vegan Outfitters create eco and ethical apparel made in the UK. Their range of kid's clothing is made from super soft cotton. Available in a range of colours and they also offer a bumble bee embroidery design.

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FSC Certified Barista Café Shop

£49.95

Le Toy Van are a big hearted, honest talking family business with a lifelong passion for creating traditional FSC Certified and sustainable wooden toys - for the perfect gifts that will stand the test of time.

Peter Rabbit The Christmas Present Hunt: A Lift-the-Flap Book

from £4.50

Wish your favourite little one a hoppy Christmas with the Peter Rabbit The Christmas Present Hunt: A Lift-the-Flap Book. Help Peter find missing presents in this lift-the-flap adventure from the wonderful world of Beatrix Potter.

Fair Trade Kapi Rabbit Mittens

£58.00

Fur lined and waterproof bunny mittens with velcro strap closure. Fair trade certified and handcrafted by artisans using traditional skills and techniques. Only a limited quantity has been made; as these are not mass-produced.

The Snowman Pop-Up Book

from £4.50

This special edition of The Snowman Pop-Up Book, features magical wintry scenes and a story based on the beloved book by Raymond Briggs.

Calm Dog Games Cards

£19.95

Everyday enrichment for your dog to deliver mental stimulation, develop calmness, boost confidence, improve your relationship and fulfil cognitive needs.

Topology Dog Bed

from £99

With zip off toppers that are so easy to wash and replace, orthopedic memory foam mattress that never goes flat and durability backed and sure to last years - how's that for a sustainable dog bed!

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Recycled Wool Blanket

£38.50

This TBCo Small Blanket is perfect for your pet to cosy up in. Woven from 70% recycled wool and 30% mixed recycled fibres. On average, each blanket saves three garments from landfill, turning preloved into reloved.

Handmade Velvet Dog Collar

From £18.50

Handmade in the UK in a variety of colours these dog collars come in martingdale style or with a metal clasp with matching lead and bow tie available.

Eco Cat Toys Gift Box

£12.99

7 different cat toys made from natural materials including wood, sisal, rubber elastic and feathers. Fun and durable these toys will last way beyond Christmas. 

Handmade Velvet Cat Collar

£8.99

Velvet breakaay collar. Breakaway clasps are designed especially for cat collars,in order that they break open if your cat should get stuck. Handmade to order in the UK.

Ama Ceramic Pet Bowls

from £18

Made by artisans, the unique pattern of the Ama ceramic pet bowl is creatively applied by hand, ensuring each bowl is different. 

Christmas Gift Box for Dogs

£14.99

Let them sniff out their ski-sonal pooch present underneath the tree, with our luxury Christmas Gift Box. Includes Meaty Treats, Dental Sticks, Turkey & Chicken Wet Food and Poo Bags.

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Dog Shampoo Bar

£10

PH Balanced natural shampoo bar for dogs with softening shea butter, lavender essential oil and neem oil. It lathers up beautifully and leaves zero residue.

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Recycled Plastic Catnip Toy

£3.99

Super cute catnip stuffed toys made from 100% recycled plastic, giving waste a second life and your cats a whale of a time.

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Lavender Dog Cologne

£13.50

A natural scent using the finest essential oils that leaves your pooch smelling like lavender fields and helps them calm and relax. 200ml bottled and labeled by hand in Norfolk and comes in 100% recyclable PET packaging.

Seaflex Sailz Dog Play Toy

£22.99

This super durable but pliable frisbee is made with Seaflex, a blend of recycled ocean bound plastic and Zogoflex which is fully recyclable and creates zero waste in manufacturing.

Dog By The Hob Dog Christmas Cookie Kit

£13.99

Premium human grade ingredients with a bone shaped cookie cutter to make delicious cookies for your dog. Suitable for puppies and adult dogs, Choose from 3 flavours.

Eco Kitty Luxury Organic Catnip Eco Hamper For Cats

£38

An exquisite sustainable eco hamper of organic catnip cat toys, snuggle mat and recycled cardboard playhouse. Proudly made using locally sourced materials in Cornwall, UK.

Eco Christmas Cat Balls 

£18

Natural cork Christmas cat ball toys in a festive stripes design are made from eco friendly vegan cork bark. Most cats and kittens will enjoy batting and chasing these stylish balls around and they are the perfect cat Christmas gift.

FabRap Fabric Gift Wrap

from £6

The FabRaps are made from GOTS certified organic cotton. In addition, the FabRaps prevent waste by coming up with a reusable alternative to gift wrap. For every purchase made, they plant a tree through C-Free.

Christmas Robins Wrapping Paper

from £1.95 per sheet

Curlicue paper is 100% recycled, plastic-free and recyclable using vegetable-based ink, and a waterless and chemical-free printing process. Vegan friendly and made in the UK. They offer matching gift tags and twine. They even offer 'Wonky Paper' to save even more waste and aave you money!

Wildflower Seed Christmas Cards

£14.60 for 6

These plantable Christmas cards are made from paper filled with wildflower seeds. They just need to be covered with soil and water! We love this Scandi pack, but there are others in the range.

Resuable Fabric Gift Wrap

from £2.50

Fabric gift wrap ethically made in India from recycled saris helping to empower disadvantaged women. Colours and patterns will vary and you can choose from many sizes.

Winter Woodland wrapping Paper

from £1.95 per sheet

Curlicue paper is 100% recycled, plastic-free and recyclable using vegetable-based ink, and a waterless and chemical-free printing process. Vegan friendly and made in the UK. They offer matching gift tags and twine. They even offer 'Wonky Paper' to save even more waste and aave you money!

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FabRap Fabric Gift Wrap

from £6

The FabRaps are made from GOTS certified organic cotton. In addition, the FabRaps prevent waste by coming up with a reusable alternative to gift wrap. For every purchase made, they plant a tree through C-Free.