2021 Festive Green Gift Guide

There are small adjustments we can all make to reduce our carbon footprint, and the holidays are a good time to start changing our habits, considering that there is much more waste created during this time. Going green is about more than just hunting for buzzwords like ‘organic’, ‘recycled’ and ‘eco-friendly’. It starts with looking at supply chains and demanding more from our manufacturers - transparency, fair wages, ethical practices and circular economics. No network does this better than the B Corp network, who walk the walk as well as talking the talk Here are a few of our favourite picks from such businesses for the festive season this year.

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Bambu

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The bambu product lines help people reduce their reliance on plastic through their reusable and compostable products. Ditch the plastic and use the only tools and cutlery made from certified organic bamboo. This 7-piece kit contains bamboo utensils, including a spork, straw and cleaning brush, and chopsticks.

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Bee’s Wrap

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Bee's Wrap is the natural alternative to plastic wrap for food storage. Made of GOTS-certified cotton, responsibly sourced beeswax, organic jojoba oil, and tree resin, this 3-pack of vibrant food wraps is reusable and makes an easy entryway into more sustainable living.

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The best part? Once they reach the end of their useful life in the kitchen, they are fully biodegradable. Wrap cheese, bread, fruit, and veggies. Cover a bowl or pack a snack for your next adventure!

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Bee's Wrap is lovingly handcrafted in Middlebury, Vermont, by a proudly woman-owned company and makes a unique and thoughtful tool in the kitchen that simply feels good to use: It encourages us to slow down, take good care of our food, and connect back to nature - no matter where in the world we are.

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Merino Wool

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Citizen Burro creates wool sleeves for drink tumblers and bottles. As part of its business model, the company gives 25% to the nonprofit No Regrets Initiative to support regenerative agriculture to improve carbon sequestration, soil health and community health. This Merino wool sleeve will give love and joy through the soft "hygge" experience when drinkers grab their coffee tumbler, beer pint, or water bottle.

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Wine Lovers Gift Set

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Miir makes premium stainless steel vessels for coffee, beer, wine and food, and sets aside a portion of revenue to fund projects focused on clean water, a healthy environment and strong communities. Through it's Product to Project program, Every MiiR product sold helps fund trackable giving projects. This Wine Gift Set is an ideal picnic and camping upgrade, great for getting outside while enjoying a relaxing glass of wine.

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Compostable Phone Case

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Pela Case is the world's first 100% compostable, eco-friendly phone case that also has military-grade drop protection. Pela is a proud member of 1% for the Planet, so the company supports organisations who are working hard to better the planet. The Pela Case is made of Flaxstic, which is comprised of compostable bioplastic elastomer and flax straw materials.

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The material has been tested to be safe and free of phthalates, BPA, cadmium and lead and is verified to meet child-safety standards. This Sister Blush compostable phone case is not only made from plants, it was designed with a whole bunch of love by one of Pela's in-house creatives in support of womxn everywhere.

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Zero-Waste Weekly Planner

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Wisdom Supply Co.'s mission is to disrupt the "shelf-to-shore pipeline" to eliminate plastic waste reaching our oceans. The company curates and designs zero-waste products for schools, offices and homes. This Zero-Waste Weekly Planner Gift Set ships in a100% Recycled Shipping Box (printed with carbon-negative algae ink) and contains: Limited edition 2021 Zero-Waste Weekly Planner; Zero-Waste Pencil Tin Set, which includes pencil, eraser and more.

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It's an intentionally 100% plastic-free and authentically zero-waste gift (including all packaging) - all the way down to the plastic-free pen refill and the verified climate-beneficial wool that lines the recyclable aluminum pencil tin.

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Planet-Kind Apron

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Add some kindness in the kitchen with these quick-drying linens made from 100% organic cotton and natural plant dyes. The apron and other products in the line are gentle on your skin, the planet, and your eyes - so you can treat the Earth and yourself with kindness. Full Circle creates home care products that promote health and order for people and the planet.

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Herbal Alchemist

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Who doesn’t need some stress release this year? This kit features four herbal formulas developed to address the physical and emotional impact of modern life. Broaden your knowledge of herbal wellness thanks to included information about each sustainably and ethically made product. The company sources many of its herbs from local suppliers and organic farmers.

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Bandits Bandanas

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In addition to hair care and other products, this Denver-based salon offers artist-designed bandanas - with 10% of sales donated to charities of the artist’s choice. Bandana are 100% organic cotton, GOTS Certified, and sustainably sourced. At Let Em Have It Salon, you’ll find a team-centered, inclusive environment with sustainable practices.

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Truly Turmeric Paste

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Naledo is an innovative social enterprise that makes an impact, empowering everyone to change the world with everyday consumer choices. All of Naledo’s products directly support small-scale growers and are produced sustainably.

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Truly Turmeric is delicious, healthy, and easy to use. The original recipe is a zesty mix of wildcrafted whole root turmeric, cold-pressed coconut oil, fresh lime juice, sea salt, and citric acid (from citrus peels). Just add a spoonful to any recipe and check out the company’s additional variations, including Black Pepper.

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Sustainable Syrup

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Torani believes that everything starts with people and that businesses can, and should, create more opportunities for people. Each bottle of Torani Puremade Syrup promises amazing flavour for your creative drinks and supports the company’s efforts to help all the people, partners, and communities it touches thrive.

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This GMO-free syrup contains no artificial ingredients and imparts a rich, smooth caramel flavour with roasted, brown butter notes and a hint of salt, perfect for flavouring lattes, cold brew, and frozen blended drinks without compromise.

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Sustainable Stationary

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B Corp certified stationary supply company Red Inc are on a mission to ensure that offices are stocked more sustainably and purposefully. After becoming fed up with the fact that the office supplies industry was built on the desire to ‘pile it high, sell it cheap’, founder Adam decided to tackle the status-quo. Red-Inc is so much more than stationery and office supplies; it’s about purpose, people, change, and progress. So if you’re looking to stock your home or work office with more innovative and pioneering products that help you do good, this is the carbon neutral supplier for you.

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Toastale

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Join the community of people toasting to change with x+why member’s Toastale companion kit. The Companion Series kit is a limited-edition collection of 26 beers from 25 breweries in the UK and Ireland, all brewed with surplus bread to prevent food waste and take less of nature’s resources. Perfect as an alternative advent calendar (with a bonus 2 beers on Christmas day)!

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With every case purchased, Toastale donate £26 to conserving and restoring nature: £13 will protect 1,300 trees in threatened tropical rainforests with Rainforest Trust UK, and £13 will capture 144kg CO2 by improving the health of soils on UK farms (which then hold more water, improve biodiversity and produce more nutritious food) with Soil Heroes. The box also includes a limited-edition pint glass and treats from Cheeky Panda, Divine Chocolate, Emily Snacks, Liberation Nuts, Teapigs and Traidcraft.

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