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Oct 31, 2025Business For Good

The Ultimate Eco Friendly Gift Guide: Beautiful Gifts From Sustainable and Ethical Brands

We’re here to help you have a green Christmas this year with this gorgeous selection of eco-friendly Christmas presents from stocking stuffers to family gift ideas. We’ve curated sustainable gifts from a range of ethical brands doing things differently, so you’re sure to find something as unique and wonderful as they are.

So make this year’s Christmas shopping a breeze and get your favourite people something meaningful that won’t cost the earth!

1. Y.O.U Underwear

Organic Cotton Pyjama Bottoms

model on the left wears organic cotton pyjamas in grey with cloud print while laying down on a bed. Model on the right wears organic cotton pyjamas in red with mara print while sitting on stairs

Our very own Cotton Pyjamas are a super comfortable and versatile option for anyone! Made from our signature super-soft organic cotton fabric and available in a range of colours and prints, these loungewear bottoms work perfectly for snoozing, lounging, or running errands in comfort and style. With relaxed, unisex sizing, elasticated drawstring waistband, and proper pockets (yes, pockets!) you can even kit out the whole family in matching Christmas pyjamas!

Plus, all our products are packed in one of our reusable organic cotton bags so they’re already beautifully packaged and ready to gift.

2. Handmade by Tinni

Cotton Hoop Earrings

close up photo of a model wearing a light blue half hoop shaped earring made form knotted cotton twisted around wire

These stunning earrings are handmade in the UK using knotting methods to produce the distinctive texture. Made from organic cotton, designer Paulomi is passionate about sustainable, heritage craft, and using traditional techniques to create bold statement pieces.

3. Elvis & Kresse

Decommissioned Fire Hose Tote Bag

photo of a model holding a red rectangular shaped tote bag down by her side as she walks along by a marina.

Inspiring and innovative brand Elvis & Kresse repurpose decommissioned fire hose to create beautifully crafted and unusual items. We love the classic tote bag for a stylish and durable every day handbag that fits everything in!

4. Turtle Bags

Organic Cotton String Bag

photo of three cotton string bag hanging on hooks in natural, yellow, and pink colour ways.

For plastic free gifts, Turtle Bags’ string produce bags make a brilliant eco friendly stocking stuffer. They’re available in a range of bright colours and can carry up to 40kg meaning they’re super handy for shopping, travel, or going to the beach. Since they’re made from 100% organic cotton, they’re also completely biodegradable.

5. Y.O.U Underwear

Organic Cotton Underwear

model on the left wears organic cotton hipster length mens trunks in black with mara print while standing on the beach. Model on the right wears a matching cotton light grey bralette and YOU boyshorts set standing against a white background.

Everybody loves new undies! With our range of beautifully soft underwear for women and men, you can choose from classic and nude colours or go bold with vibrant prints. Our Organic Cotton Matching Underwear Sets or Women’s Knickers Multipacks make great gifts, plus you save money. Or browse our Organic Cotton Men’s Boxers for classically comfortable men’s trunks.

Working with our charity partner Smalls for All, we donate one pair of underwear for every one that we sell, so your gift can spread the power of positive pants!

6. Neve’s Bees

Gift Set

The perfect eco-friendly gift for nature lovers, all of Neve's Bees' products are made in West Oxfordshire from natural ingredients with a beeswax base. These lovely gift sets in colourful, plastic-free packaging make great stocking fillers, and with 10% of profits donated to wildlife causes, you can be sure you're giving back as well.

7. Love Coco

Mother of Pearl & Rattan Tray

photo of three round trays with rattan handles and mother of pearl decorated bases

We're obsessed with these beautiful hand crafted trays that not only look gorgeous around the home but also help to restore our planet's rainforest while preventing waste. They make a fabulous sustainable gift to enhance that breakfast in bed experience.

8. Black & Beech

Fingerless Gloves

Sustainable and ethical fashion brand Black & Beech work with independent makers to produce high quality knitwear with feminist values. Their best-selling and beautifully soft merino wool gloves donate 10% of profits to feminist organisations and add a pop of colour to cold winter days.

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We're sure this list has provided you with some eco friendly Christmas gift inspiration to help you have a sustainable and ethical Christmas! If you're visiting or local to Oxford, you can pop into our Covered Market Shop to discover all of these brands and more in a beautifully festive and historic location.

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For more festive inspiration:

Browse more sustainable gifts this Christmas

How to have an eco friendly Christmas Day

5 ways to wrap your Christmas gifts more sustainably

Images courtesy of Y.O.U Underwear and listed brands

Written by YOU Team