Sustainable Christmas Gift Guide 2024
Sustainable Christmas Gift Guide 2024
December 2024
Looking for planet-friendly gifts for your loved ones this Christmas? Look no further! The ESGmark® Community is full of environmentally friendly brands with fantastic sustainable gifting options.
Christmas can too often be a time of unsustainable consumption, so we are highlighting ESGmark® Certified responsible businesses for you to support this festive season, so you can gift sustainably without compromising your values.
Self-Care & Wellness
Give the gift of relaxation and rejuvenation. Here are our top picks to encourage your loved ones to slow down, unwind, and embrace sustainable self-care and wellness rituals:
LoveWell Botanical Glow Aromatherapy Candle
LoveWell is a women-led CIC creating empowering work for marginalised women with their luxury handmade candles, diffusers, and bath products. Their range of natural beauty products are the perfect gift for anyone who needs to feel pampered but also wants to help another woman's wellbeing.
Get yours here.
Ancient + Brave Cacao Gift Set
Ancient + Brave's thoughtfully curated, beautifully packaged wellness rituals take the pressure out of gift-giving. The perfect choice for friends, family, colleagues, and anyone who could benefit from support on their wellbeing journey throughout the festive season and beyond.
Shop the set here.
Lavender & Lemon Aromatherapy Wax Melts
Lavender & Lemon offers luxurious organic, refillable cleaning products designed to create a healthier, toxin-free home. They've recently launched their all-natural home fragrance range, crafted with pure essential oils to bring serenity and style to any space.
Get yours here.
Ekó Botanicals Cleopatra Botanical-Retinol Body Oil Sunrise and Sunset
Ekó Botanicals is a multi-award winning, holistic, multitasking and sustainable skincare range for maturing skin, rooted in ancient African and British skincare practices and botanical wisdom and rituals. Their products elevate healing and restoration for the body, mind and spirit, and make ideal gifts.
Shop the set here.
Disruptor London multi-functional solid bars
Disruptor London is an award winning planet-positive genderless skincare and haircare brand which has reimagined personal care that is zero waste, plastic free, clean and green. Their multi-functional solid bars combine the functions of shampoo, conditioner, cleanser, and shave bars, making them an ideal and versatile gift this Christmas!
Shop their range here.
Fashion favourites
Whether you’re looking for handmade jewellery, cosy casual wear, or something for a special occasion, these ESGmark® Certified brands will help you gift sustainable style for every occasion:
Udiri Ijē Earrings
Udiri's exquisite jewellery, bags, and artworks are crafted from sustainable and upcycled materials like waste paper, cellulose fiber, and locally sourced fabrics. Each piece is a testament to the creativity and skill of their artisans, many of whom are women from internally displaced communities. Through their buyback program, Udiri provides these artisans with opportunities to create, earn, and thrive, and their unique products tell powerful stories of resilience and community.
Get yours here.
Hexed sustainable, unisex loungewear
Unisex and inclusive, Hexed is easy to wear and full of versatile, sustainable essentials to build into your everyday wardrobe. Launched in 2021 the award-winning brand blends comfort and style with eco-credentials at it's core. Their organic cotton tees and British-made lounge sweats are crafted from certified eco-friendly materials, ensuring premium softness while caring for the planet. Thoughtfully designed for all-day wear, they make an ideal gift for anyone looking to relax in style this holiday season. Treat your loved ones (or yourself!) to Hexed - where ethical fashion meets cozy comfort.
Shop their range here.
GreenGlamour fashion rentals
GreenGlamour enables everyone to rent ALL types of fashion out there without compromising quality or sustainability. Their special occasion wear and going out dresses are ideal for the festive season! Whether you’re prepping for an upcoming celebration or planning ahead for the festive season, now’s the perfect time to book your dream designer dress.
Rent yours here.
Luisa Kelsey The Grosvenor silk satin shirt - Oyster
Inspired by her love of travel and adventure and her belief that if you buy well, you buy less and wear more, Luisa creates chic versatile pieces that have lasting appeal. The label’s dresses are manufactured and hand-finished at a small studio in England, supporting British manufacturing and harnessing home-grown talent wherever possible.
Get yours here.
Ada Dakin Lina Bell Sleeve Floor Length Dress in Onyx
Ada Dakin is a luxury slow fashion brand which champions local artisans and prioritises environmental and social responsibility. Their London-made clothing is made-to-order using biodegradable non-toxic inks and sustainable and recycled materials.
Get yours here.
For Nature Lovers
Looking for a gift for plant lovers and those who love the outdoors? Here are some meaningful gift options for reconnecting with nature:
Tomorrow’s Forests: Gift a Tree
Gift a tree this Christmas! Tomorrow's Forests' mission is to restore and rewild the natural world. With the gift of a tree, you are helping to create beautiful, diverse habitats within the UK, that allow wildlife to thrive and help nature to help us fight climate change.
Gift a tree here.
Terrapy terrarium workshop
Share an experience and make something special with a Terrapy terrarium workshop. Terrapy workshops introduce you to the world of terrariums, how they work, their fascinating history, and how to make one. They take place at venues across London and the South East. They also offer private bookings and can come to you.
Gift a terrarium experience here.
Festive Drinks
Raise a glass with your loved ones with these delicious, sustainable sipping options! Made by brands committed to environmentally responsible practices and high-quality ingredients, these soft drinks and alcoholic gifts are a thoughtful way to celebrate Christmas:
Forest Distillery Whisky and Gin
Forest Distillery's award-winning spirits are ideal to sip on this festive season. They produce their whisky and gins using wild-foraged botanicals from the heart of Macclesfield Forest.
Shop their range here.
Explore more
Whether you’re looking for local spots to find sustainable and second-hand gifts, food and drink spots to visit this festive season, or a gift card that lets your loved ones choose something they’ll love, these ESGmark® members have you covered.
In Good Company
Looking for hidden gems in London where you can eat, drink, shop, and explore—while supporting businesses that are good for people, the planet, and the community? In Good Company have made it easy! Download the new In Good Company app and find over 600 ethical spots. It’s free to download and available on iPhone and Android. Let’s support businesses that align with our values.
Ecoswap Gift Card
Ecoswap is the ultimate gift card for sustainable and ethical brands, featuring a fantastic selection of eco-friendly options, including ESGmark® certified brands. It’s the perfect Christmas gift! For those who love to plan ahead, our scheduling feature makes gifting effortless, and for last-minute shoppers, Ecoswap has you covered with instant delivery.
Shop their gift card here.
Ganddee
Ganddee is the "Google Maps of sustainable shops". The Ganddee mobile app is the easiest way to discover second-hand and zero/low waste shops in your area. By using the app, you can enjoy exclusive discounts on a selection of listed businesses and you can also help the community by suggesting missing second-hand and zero-waste shops!
Check them out and download the app here.
What is ESGmark® Certification?
ESGmark® Certification is a symbol of trust and distinction, which allows consumers to identify organisations who believe in and act to deliver a fairer, more sustainable future. To find more ESGmark® Certified businesses taking action to improve their environmental impact, head to our Community page.