While we have said that the best presents to buy are experiences and moments... or simply nothing at all... many of you will still have those people that maybe you have to buy a tangible present for. Or maybe you simply would like to get them something. But make sure you choose the most sustainable option!
Here are five present ideas with a sustainable alternative:
Perfume
Lush perfume is ethically and environmentally friendly sourced. Lush supports suppliers that respect the environment, as well as the animals and people living there. They world diligently with all their suppliers to minimise their environmental impact.
Perfume is a typical gift (which i never quite understood), but this year, if you want to give perfume as a present. Try Lush's great range of perfumes.
Imogen Rose Perfume
Price: $44.95
Dirty Perfume
Price: $15.95
Bra's and underwear
Nico is a great sustainable brand. They minimise their impact on the environment and make all garments in Australia under ethical conditions. Their materials are sustainably sourced and they are really lovely items! They are not too flashy, yet not boring, they look simple and comfortable.
Full Cup Bra
Price: $70.00
Thong- Grey marle
Price: $25.00
Linen, towels and robes
These are always nice, homely and comforting gifts to give, and usually much needed! Try Bhumi Organic Cotton for all your linen needs, they use methods that do not harm the environment, they are 100% GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified organic cotton, no GMO's and non-toxic dyes. Their cotton is grown and made in fair trade certified farms and mills. Their packaging is non-toxic and completely recycled and recyclable.
Sateen Plain Quilt Cover
Price: $199.00
Khadi Bath Towel
Price: $49.00
Pyjamas
Alas Sleepwear have created a brand that is socially and ecologically responsible. Their sleepwear is made in India where the cotton is also grown, spun, woven and dyed. All of their garments are either GOTS or Fairtrade accredited cotton. The fabrics are dyed and printed using methods that avoid harmful AZO's and formaldehyde. All of their packaging, swing tags and business cards or recycled and recyclable.
Koh-I-Noor PJ Set
Price: $119.95
Kerala Pyjama Set
Price: $139.95
Jeans
Always a favourite gift of mine! Nudie Jeans have had a 100% organic denim collection since 2006. Nudie jeans are a member of the Fair Wear Foundation, which verifies that member companies implement a Code of Labour Practice along their supply chain and checks compliance by monitoring audits and remediation efforts. They are a member of Textile Exchange, which is a non-profit organisation that supports the farming and trading of organically grown cotton. They have also found many ways to recycle jeans, such as cutting and milling old jeans down to a cotton-like pulp which become raw material for new yarn. In 2013 Nudie Jeans made rugs from jeans that were cut into strips and then woven by hand.
Nudie jeans fit both genders, but on their website the models are only male. So don't get confused. Their jeans can be found in many stores around Australia, such as General Pants Co.
Thin Finn Jeans
Price: Unknown
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I AGREE TO A NO WASTE FESTIVE SEASON.
The Festive season is a time to share with your loved ones.