During the festive season of Christmas, the amount of waste we generates increases significantly, particularly in terms of food and packaging waste. 

As much as we enjoy the season, the impact it has on the planet is undeniable:

• The waste generated at Christmas increases by 30% compared to other times of the year.
• A staggering amount of food ends up in the bin, including 42 million dishes of Christmas food, 19,000 tonnes of turkey, 7.5 million mince pies, and 740,000 portions of Christmas pudding in the UK alone.
• In terms of packaging waste, around 125,000 tonnes of plastic packaging are discarded during the festive season. This includes a variety of items, from advent calendar trays and candy wrappers to large gift boxes.
• A significant amount of Christmas wrapping paper is also thrown away. If laid end to end, this wrapping paper would measure approximately 384,400 kilometres.

These statistics reveal the ecological impact of Christmas celebrations, particularly regarding plastic use and overall waste. As we celebrate, it's crucial to be mindful of the environmental footprint we leave behind and seek sustainable alternatives wherever possible.

We've made it as easy as possible for you to enjoy a waste-free Christmas!

Read on to explore this unique gift guide, packed with offers from a range of sustainable brands that provide unique and eco-friendly gift options at incredible prices!

Simply by shopping with brands that care, you can enjoy the spirit of giving while minimising your ecological impact. Christmas the way it should be!

Jungle Culture

Here at Jungle Culture we are committed to helping everyone go plastic-free, easily! Taking the stress and worry out of everyday life, by providing you with beautiful, plastic-free, and handmade products that you can trust.

Our collection is always growing, from safety razors in rainbow colours and beautiful coconut shell bowls to everything else in between, it's never been easier to eliminate plastic from your everyday routine. Plus, every purchase not only plants a tree, but helps continue to support and empower developing communities in Vietnam where the majority of products are made and sourced.

Use the code XMAS20 for 20% off your entire order (over £15).

Kind2

KIND2 is a range of multi-award-winning, salon quality solid shampoo and conditioner. Made in the UK from natural ingredients, including premium plant-based oils and extracts chosen for their benefits to hair and scalp health. Not only plastic free, all their bars are vegan, cruelty free and include no palm oil, synthetic colours or fragrances.

Not just for humans, KIND2 pH balanced Dog Shampoo Bars are the perfect stocking filler for the dog lover in your life! Made with natural, plant-based ingredients for a dog’s sensitive skin - including Shea Butter, Neem Oil and Lavender for shiny coats, to repel insects and soothe your dog.

Use the codeKIND2XMAS15 for 15% off your order of any KIND2 product (except Subscriptions). Valid until 31 January 2024.

Socko

Who doesn't love socks for Christmas!

Socko combines traditional manufacturing techniques with waste to produce luxurious unisex socks and beautifully designed tools for clothing care. All Socko socks are made by a family run business in the UK using off-cuts of yarn that may otherwise have ended up in landfill or recycled materials.

Made to last, each pair of Socko socks even comes with a swatch of yarn and a darning needle to keep them in use for as long as possible.

For a limited time only, Socko are offering you 20% off their first pair of socks with codeXMAS20 - so now it's even easier to warm those eco-conscious toes this Christmas.

Ohelo

Ohelo is a family run, award winning independent brand, ethically making all theirr
products from safer materials – the UK’s only lead free insulated bottle brand (isn’t it
bonkers that there is still lead in almost all flasks out there?). All Ohelo bottles and travel cups are 100% leakproof and dishwasher safe. They are lead free as well as BPA- BPS0 and BPF- free. Endlessly recyclable and packaging is recycled and recyclable too. 5% profits go to charity.

Use KIND210 for 10% off all products (excluding Subscriptions). Valid until midnight 31December 2023. 

The Seaweed People

The Seaweed People is a small business developing seaweed-based products that positively affect skin health and diet. They hand-harvest the seaweed along the Dorset coastline to ensure their natural skincare and food is high quality and nutritional. These beautiful products ensure that winter skin is nourished, and left feeling soft and supple. Seaweed is also a carbon sequester ensuring that your products are good for the planet as well as your skin!

Use code WINTERSEAWEED and get 15% off your order!

Helen Round

Looking for a something handmade?

Helen Round created beautiful hand-made products using ethically sourced materials and traditional techniques. Their story began in early 2012 with a simple vision to create beautiful products for the home that last, that enhance our homes and minimise our environmental footprint. Helen’s drawings have a gentle simplicity, which is echoed in the products, the material they use, and in the way they work.

Use the code KIND15 for 15% off your order of any Helen Round product (except sale items and gift bundles). Valid until 31 January 2024.

The Indytute

Did you know that in the UK, an estimated £700 million is spent on Christmas gifts that nobody wants? Around £42 million worth of these unwanted gifts are discarded each year, contributing significantly to landfill waste.

Shockingly, only about 1% of all the items purchased for Christmas in the UK are still in use half a year later. So why not give the gift of an experience instead, with a company like The Indytute. Founder Calypso Rose, offers handpicked, memorable experiences that are about cherishing moments, not adding to the landfill. Think of unique, joy-filled activities like moonlit paddle boarding, creative pottery sessions, or engaging foraging adventures – all hosted by passionate experts. These are experiences you won’t easily find with large, mainstream companies.

To encourage you to support small businesses and gift unforgettable moments, The Indytute is offering a special 10% discount. Just use the code: KIND2CHRISTMAS at checkout (valid until Dec 7th).

The QT

The QT challenges industry stereotypes of adorable clothing being limited to girls and babies by designing unisex clothes perfect for animal-loving boys and girls alike. Explore amazing wardrobe essentials for 2 to 10-year-olds that are as cute as they are conscientious. This female-led brand is committed to crafting items that are as natural, recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable as possible, free from hidden plastics.

Check out their range of 100% organic, GOTS certified, plastic-free, and gender-free tops bound to delight any animal lover with whimsical, hand-illustrated graphics.

Join their newsletter at THEQT.CO to get a 10% discount on your first order and access to special offers.

Grow Wild Acai

Staying healthy through the winter is important, whilst also ensuring that your food choices support our planet. Grow Wild Açai is a supplier of ethical, sustainable especial grade açai & other Amazonian fruit (pink pitaya, mango, cupuaçu). They're proudly direct traders, giving back to communities and the environment. Experience the wild fruits for wild souls! 

Use the code XMAS20 for 20% off your basket.

So there you have it!

An easy way to enjoy a sustainable Christmas, with amazing discounts from our favourite sustainable brands. 

Let’s make this Christmas kinder to our planet and filled with genuine joy! 🌟🎁

Merry Christmas,

Love the JC Team.