Cut the tat, keep the joy – we’ve rounded up pressies that support independents, charities and communities
• 17 gifts that last – and won’t end up in landfill
Christmas is a time of giving and receiving – and oh-so much overconsumption. If the thought of all that excess and single-use packaging gives you palpitations, here’s how to give great-value, joy-inducing presents in a way that doesn’t add to the world’s problems and, in many cases, supports solutions.
I’ve tried and tested gifts – from bath-time luxe to nature-positive accessories and charity-supporting fun – to help you avoid mass-produced fodder or last-minute throwaway tat. For this list I’ve chosen only ethical brands and online retailers with eco- and social-impact credentials, to prove that sustainable doesn’t have to mean sanctimonious.
