Christmas is responsible for an awful lot of carbon. All those trips to see the relatives. All that buying. All that extra grub. Here are some ethical alternatives to the traditional Christmas faves. They might not save the planet, but you might get people thinking about how to live a more sustainable lifestyle. That, and they’re pretty funky too. Green gifts for a green Christmas? You’ve found it at EthicalSuperstore.com with a great 5% cash back too!

Perfect Gifts for the men in your life

	Turn that grinch in to a green and groomed god with a Green People Organic Shave Gift Set (£27.99).		Treat him to a stylish Sherman bag by Worn Again (£65). Available in either grey or khaki, the Sherman is a durable messenger bag made from surplus military tents, bicycle inner tubes and disused car seat belts.
	For those green fingers the Potting Shed Collection (£17.99), will keep those keen gardeners busy over the Christmas season.		If he’s a lover of the outdoors and can be found climbing mountains and exploring the wilds, invest in a Trevor Baylis Eco Media Player Revolution (£129.99). The wind up mechanism is perfect for keeping up to date whilst on the move, with the capacity to hold up to 2000 songs, store movies, photos, charge a mobile phone and even record sounds.
Stocking fillers – what about a quirky mouse mat for the techies out there? You can choose one made out of old, worn out tyres (£4.25) or recycled circuit board (£6.50) if he’s into his electronics.

For the lovely ladies who deserve a treat

	If she’s a chocoholic (and let’s face it, which woman isn’t?) the Divine Heavenly Chocolate Recipes Book (£19.99) is a great accompaniment with over 100 irresistible recipes featuring the good stuff… yummy!			The new, Orla Kiely Wottle Reusable Water Bottle (£7.99) is perfect for the stylish modern woman who is always on the move. It’s made from 100% recycled materials so she can fill her Wottle time and time again to enjoy great taste with less waste.
	Trevarno offers a UK-certified organic skincare range entirely free of artificial chemicals. You could play it safe with wonderful Organic Soap Selection Box (£13.95) containing soaps infused with Camomile, Calendula, Rose & Jojoba, Lavender & Geranium Soap and Propolis.			Those fashionistas, will adore the new Slogan Tote Bag: LOVE – Black/White (£35.00) from Katherine Hamnett. Chic, stylish and 100% organic, what more could she want? They might even want a t.shirt to match.
	If you’ve more cash to splash, treat her to the Trevarno Luxury Rose Facial Gift Set (£54.99) which comes in a wonderful fair trade sea grass basket and contains the Rose and Jojoba cleanser (100ml), Rosewater and Chamomile Skin Toner (100ml) and Rose and Jojoba Moisturiser (60ml)

Gifts for good girls & boys

	Little girls will be just like the fairy on top of the Christmas tree with these pretty fair trade fairy costumes from ‘Piccalilly’, a Sugar Plum Fairy Dress (£17.99) & the Flower Fairy Set (£18.99). The range also includes pretty accessories such as purses and bags as well as home accessories.		Happy Mais Insects and Monsters (£9.95) is a revolutionary toy which encourages creative play and a great deal of fun. It’s sure to delight every eco-conscious child, and is guaranteed to be one of those toys which bigger kids and adults are dying to get their hands on too!
Only 2% of batteries are currently recycled and the rest end up in landfill sites and are poisoning our planet! Ecotronic toys are the perfect green solution to giving your children what they desire. Instead of batteries, these toys rely on a simple wind-up action to power them, are made of biodegradable/recyclable packaging and are great for improving hand eye co-ordination and fine motor control. The range includes:
	Mr Robot Head (£14.99) a revival of the ‘steady hand game’, which challenges little ones to move the wand along his antenna from one side to the other without touching the sides. If you do he’ll buzz with disapproval and his eyes will flash. The Eco Rocket (£14.99) which lifts off and soars into space with a simply wind-up. What kid hasn’t dreamt of being a spaceman one day! Eco Mic (£9.99) which is great for sing-alongs, karaoke or speeches as it amplifies the voice. One for all wannabe pop stars! The Eco Phone (£6.99), Eco Radio (£14.99) and Eco Duck (£9.99) are all sure to provide endless entertainment as they stimulate children with lights and sounds.
Stocking fillers – the Penguin Hand-Squeeze Flashlight (£4.95) or Bat Torch (£4.99) are cute, brightly coloured and operated with a simple squeeze. Who knew renewable energy could be so much fun. Each also stands upright to act as a nightlight. Whilst wrapping your presents in recycled paper make sure you have yourself a merry little Christmas with a large glass of organic wine …ho ho ho!

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