The Perfect Guide to Environmentally Friendly Christmas Presents

Thankfully and frankly certainly not before due time, people across the length and breadth of the country are finally waking up to the fact that it is down to the individual, not just global corporations, to take responsibility for the planet, nature, wildlife, and the environment around them.

Christmas time is undeniably a time of great happiness, joy, and indulgence, yet there is usually a horrifying amount of waste and pollution caused by unwanted presents, unnecessary trips, and generally an overall excess.

The fantastic news, however, is that now, for 2021 and beyond, there is a wide plethora of beautiful, thoughtful, sentimental, and practical gifts available that make both the ideal Christmas present while simultaneously being entirely environmentally friendly.

Here, for your information and reading pleasure, is a selection of the best.

Upcycled Garden Bird Houses & Baths

If your loved one is a keen gardener, it can sometimes be more than a little disheartening in the winter months when there is nothing to do outside except from maybe sweeping some larger snow piles from one’s front doorstep.

The gift of an upcycled garden birdhouse or birdbath is both an environmentally friendly Christmas present and one that represents hope, new life and will encourage wildlife into the garden as soon as spring arrives.

A Beautiful Bunch of Flowers

One of the most traditional gifts to show a loved one just how much you care for them and appreciate everything that they do for you is a beautiful bunch of flowers.

Not only are gorgeous flower bouquets beautiful, but the organic material can be composted, making it very environmentally friendly. By using online floral expert suppliers, you can choose a wide range of products to include and even add Christmas flowers as well.

Eco-Friendly Pet Toys

Not forgetting those cherished furry friends in your life, there are now a multitude of entirely eco-friendly pet toys, blankets, and bedding options to give your dog, cat, rabbit, or even budgie this Christmas.

Avoid plastic toys completely and instead choose toys that are made from natural materials such as jute and suede that are both durable and kind to your animal’s teeth and gums.

Alternative Laptop and Phone Cases

Instead of mass-produced and harmful to the environment plastic and admittedly to a lesser extent, silicon, laptop, and phone cases, instead gift your loved one this Christmas a quirky, unique, and colourful version made from materials such as the waterproof and scratch-proof recycled fire hose.

Reusable Coffee Cups

Another fantastic and not only exceedingly useful but particularly thoughtful Christmas present for your friend or family member is a reusable coffee cup.

There are many benefits of using a reusable coffee cup over purchasing a brand new one every time they enter a coffee shop (complete with a plastic lid every time), which include the personalisation and colour options available, the provision of much better insulation to keep coffee hotter for longer, the option of handles and covers and the durability and longevity of the coffee cup.