Great Ethical Gift Ideas for Christmas

Wow this is our last week before our delivery elves say they may not get gifts delivered before Christmas! It's earlier than usual this year thanks to it being 2020 and all. So to help you get your list filled by Friday the 11th of December

Amy has some great gift tips to help you use your purchasing power to not only bring joy to the gift-receiver but also make a difference for the gift-makers, our environment and future generations.

FOR THE MAKEUP QUEEN

This fair trade pouch from the team at Joyn has been designed to make it easy to keep those makeup essential all in one, stylish place. The pouch features the beautiful seasonal block prints in black and white or mustard check from Joyn's collection whilst on the inside it is lined with waterproof fabric.

FOR THE CANDLE LOVER

Got a friend who loves to fill their house with the scent of florals, citrus fruits or Christmas?

Our popular luxury soy wax candles, hand poured in small batches are a great option. A beautiful range of essential oil fragrances and soy presented in a frosted glass canister with a recycled timber lid.

The purchase of these candles assists the economical empowerment of women on the Riau Islands of Indonesia.

FOR THE TEA DRINKER

This organic loose leaf wet chai tea is for the lover of quality, exotic teas.

Skilfully blended and packed in Melbourne, this tea has an exquisite balance of spicy and sweet chai. Processed and packed to be kind to the planet and ethically sourced directly from a small-scale cooperatives and growers.Expect freshly ground spices: cinnamon, gingers, cardamom, turmeric, star anise, cloves, black pepper and white pepper with Australian bush honey.

FOR THE COFFEE CONNOISSEUR

A blend of beans from Honduras, PNG and Columbia, this coffee blend has been awarded a Bronze Medal in the Australian International Coffee Awards 2020.

Delightful hints of milk chocolate, cherry and almond.

Skilfully roasted and packed in leaf Blackburn, Melbourne by social enterprise, Change Coffee. All profits go to the work of World Vision in fighting poverty and exploitation.

FOR THE STYLIST MAN

A Mens Shirt In Navy Corduroy for Theo the Label.

100% Cotton regular fit casual shirt made from dead-stock textiles (fabric that has been discarded by larger companies and would otherwise end up in landfill).

Ethically made by Kholil, a skilled Balinese garment maker who works from his home in Tabanan in Indonesia.

FOR THE ECO-FRIENDLY

For that friend who not only chats on about ending plastic waste, but is walking the talk. These natural fibre scourers are exactly what they appreciate.

They are ethically made, biodegradable, environmentally friendly and 100% natural vegetable fibres ( vegan). So no adding plastic to our waterways like alternative cleaners.

FOR THE PLANT PARENT

Ideal for a favourite succulent or indoor plant, this unique pot plant holder will add that extra touch of nature. The quality workmanship of monkey knotting a single strand of jute rope into a circular patterns and shape is amazing!

Handmade with the environmentally sustainable fibre of jute, it is perfect for the lover of natural and eco-friendly homewares and a great conversation piece.

FOR THOSE IN NEED OF A PAMPER

After the year we have all had, nothing says “we’re thinking of you” more than a pamper pack. Give them the excuse to put their feet up and rest and be spoilt for a moment. This gift box includes a

Lemongrass Tea Soy Candle

Coconut Foot Brush

Clear Thoughts Aromatherapy Roll on Oil and body loofa

FOR THE CHRISTMAS TREE

Bamboo Christmas tree baubles are made by Merry Mashi who brings meaning to older women's lives from Kolkata, India through vocation, support and belonging. Hard wearing 3mm FSC certified natural bamboo, with waxed jute, these baubles are reusable year after year.

Beautiful Christmas silhouettes: Peace, Love, Wonder, Hope, Noel. Joy, Merry, Gift and Share