10 eco friendly gifts for Christmas21 November 2011
Fill those stockings with some greener Christmas gifts.
1. Green gifts
We've got plenty of gifts and stocking fillers under £10. Take a look at our new bags, tea towels, bamboo flash drives and recycled colouring pencils. Plus books for all the family. Visit the Friends of the Earth Shop >
2. Books
Over 6 million titles, great discounts and free postage with The Book Depository. Fiction, cookery, biographies, children's books, plus out of print titles and ebooks. We'll receive a donation worth 5% of your order when you buy via this link to The Book Depository >
3. Cycling goodies
Treat the cyclist in your life to the greenest bike kit on the market. Read about the Eco Rider Deluxe Set >
4. Wine
Vinceremos is offering a 20% discount on a 12-bottle case of French and Spanish organic wines at the special price of £67 (RRP £83.88). Just quote 'FOE' at checkout. Offer ends 31 January 2012. Visit Vinceremos >
5. Retail therapy
Know someone who loves shopping? Buy them a gift subscription for Ethical Consumer magazine, so they can choose greener brands every time they shop. Find out more >
6. Music
Download anything from Bieber to Beethoven and FairShareMusic will give half the profit to your chosen charity. Find out about gifting and wish-lists with FairShareMusic >
7. Green goodies
Eco friendly presents for everyone, from fashion lovers to gadget geeks. Friends of the Earth Shop >
8. Chocolate
Fair trade, organic and yummy. The Organic Seed & Bean Company is the UK's most ethical chocolate company, according to the Good Shopping Guide. Quote promotion code 'FOE', and we'll get a £2 donation with every order. Spend over £15 and you'll also get a free Lemon & Poppy Seed bar. More >
9. Prints and cards
Vibrant, modern designs by Cambridge artist Emma Bennett. All pictures, cards and commissions are inspired or made from recycled materials, including junk mail. Order by email, quoting 'FOE' and get a 10% discount. Prices start from just £2 for cards. More >
10. Solar panels
OK it's a bit of a biggie, but if you're hankering for panels, why not invite friends and family to give you a donation instead of a regular gift? Joju Solar will donate £140 to Friends of the Earth when you install. More >
© Geoff Greene
