Ethical Christmas gift ideas
It’s nearly Christmas, and that means another year of trying to sort out the perfect gifts for your loved ones. Lucky for you, we’ve put together this list of ideas for everyone in your life.
And as an added bonus, everything on this list has been ethically-sourced so you know the people who made these items are having a good Christmas too!
Gifts for foodies
The foodies in your life will want one thing only: delicious, quality fares. These brands go the extra mile by using sustainable ingredients and ensuring their workers are treated well along their entire production line.
Bennetto Natural Foods offers mini chocolate bars that would make great gift toppers or stocking stuffers. Or you can set your foodie up with monthly coffee deliveries from Generosity Coffee!
Browse more ethical food and drink companies here.
Gifts for adventure-lovers
Kathmandu is one of NZ’s go-to brands for adventure equipment and attire, plus they are a certified B-corp that gives back to some great charities. They offer a wide range of gifts that outdoor and adventure junkies will adore!
When you’re buying for the thrill-seekers in your life, think compact and lightweight. Some starter ideas are these lightweight cooling scarfs or a roll-up picnic blanket! You can check out more of Kathmandu’s travel and adventure accessories here!
Another B-corp that the adventurers in your life will love is WE-AR. They have a wide selection of incredibly comfy yoga-wear that can transition from road trip to hiking trail without a hitch. They also sell a travel yoga mat for yogis on the go!
Gifts for staying in
We’ve all spent more time at home this year, so most people will welcome some new home goods. Etico offers ethically-sourced home goods that can breathe new life into that all-to-familiar space.
This reed diffuser is a great smoke-free and eco-friendly alternative to the traditional candle. And these hand towels were hand-spun by artists in Ethiopia.
Etico also offers a selection of gift sets that would delight any home-body!
Gifts that sparkle
For those in your life who love a little bling, we recommend Reca’s hand-crafted jewellery. Reca partners with talented artisans in various countries to deliver one-of-a-kind earrings, necklaces and more.
The Luna Necklace and these Bar-Loop Earings, for example, were handcrafted by women from the Tayo Collective in the Philippines. Every purchase helps to support the women as they transform their lives after being trafficked in the sex trade in the Philippines.
Learn more about Reca here.
Gifts for fashion-lovers
No one ever said ethical had to be boring. These days there are hundreds of ethical fashion brands that are pushing boundaries in the industry, without sacrificing their values. Your fashion-forward loved ones will love stepping out in their new, ethically-made frock!
One brand that’s keen on innovation is Mane Project. They have several fashion lines that are comfortable and elegant - think puffed sleeves and bold patterns. Plus they strive to use only sustainable materials!
Another impressive collection comes from Tonic&Cloth, a brand that has its own line and stocks garments from other makers around the world, including fair&good partner, Holi Boli.
Gifts for kids
Whether it’s a niece, a grandson, a godchild, or your own kid, chances are you’ve got a special young person in your life. If so, you know how easy it can be to spoil them with every cute toy you see on the shelf.
But before you do, spare a second thought for where that adorable train set was made, because (downer alert) many toy companies employ child-labour.
Ethical toy companies like Fairplay allow for unabashed gift-giving because you know that everything they offer was crafted by well-paid, adult hands.
And their products are just as irresistibly cute. Just look at their Alpaca Knitted Bunny, Balancing Polar Circle, and Bamboo Sand Play Set!
The Thoughtful Gift Guide
Need even more Christmas gift inspiration? fair&good has partnered with Good magazine to bring you The Thoughtful Gift Guide! Here you can find even more inspiration for one-of-a-kind gifts that will please your friends and transform the lives of people who made them! Check it out here.
And check out this article in the latest issue of Thrive magazine for 18 more ethical gift ideas!