Forget the Santa costume; why not be an undercover eco warrior this Christmas? Encourage friends and family to take an interest in the natural environment, but for heaven’s sake, do it stylishly...
Christmas gifts for the eco-conscious
Brighten up and still be 'green'
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Busy bee:
New year, new schedule. Track appointments and social events in this recycled leather diary (£22) from Biome Lifestyle. Both the leather cover and paper inside are recycled and it’s held together with a Japanese-style elastic binding. Available in a range of colours. -
Cotton tale:
Green gifts not good enough? Present them in this bold pattern Christmas stocking (£12) made of unbleached cotton. Best of all, for every stocking purchased, Biome Lifestyle will donate a present to a UK children’s charity. The gift that keeps on giving. -
Cup-a-bin:
Sorting the rubbish has never been glamorous... until now. The Green Dustmug bin (£30) from Conran not only looks exciting but it’s practical too. -
Bowled over:
The popular Eastern trend makes another appearance in the shape of this striped black bowl (£4) from Lombok. Made from the wood of mango trees, it is sourced from forests managed by the Indian government, and is finished using lead-free paint. Affordable, stylish and eco-conscious. We love. -
Huggable:
Don’t save the cuddly toys for the kids. Treat your special people to this re-used yarn dog (£6.95) from Muji, and watch them go gooey-eyed. Available in five animal varieties, each toy is made from waste yarn that would otherwise be chucked out, making every one unique. Woof. -
Style read:
Encourage friends and family to make lifestyle changes with Taschen’s Bamboo Style Book (£6, Taschen). Bamboo is the world's fastest growing plant, is kind to the environment, and it looks great too. This book documents its use across Asia. A great coffee table addition. -
Map mug:
For those with a sense of humour, and perhaps a morbid outlook, this global warming mug (£7.50) from Grattan provides entertainment with every cuppa. Pour in hot water and watch the coastlines disappear. Going, going, gone.
