Looking to have a more conscious approach to Christmas gifting this year?
Discover our sustainable gift ideas that keep on giving, not only to your loved ones but to the planet too. We've listed our top picks for Him, Her, Little Ones, Couples & Teachers!
With December just a few weeks away and last shipping dates fast approaching, we’ve gone ahead and rounded up our top picks that will make your 2020 Christmas shopping fuss-free and guaranteed to delight. Scroll down for some serious eco-inspiration!
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR HIM
Reusable Cups
rCups are easily one of our best-sellers and top eco-gifts this year. These cups help to provide a sustainable solution to global waste that sees today’s waste become tomorrow’s product!
rCups are 100% recyclable, BPA free and dishwasher safe. Their outer thermal layer consists of 6 recycled coffee cups with a leak-proof lid, easy push open/close and enables 360-degree drinking. They are the ideal travel buddy to take to the office or on those gloriously long Summer road trips. We stock a range of colour combos that all come with minimal packaging - so a win/win and a great choice for any eco-warrior male!
Chocolates
When you’re in need of a stocking filler, it is hard to go past chocolates, and while we might be biased but we absolutely love our vegan chocolate options as they taste just as delicious as your regular chocolate bar. Here at F&F we simply love the Loving Earth range of mylk chocolate.
Our other delicious vegan chocolate options come from Treat Dreams (pineapple cream chocolate bears are our current favourite!), along with the Vego hazelnut chocolate bars and Heavenly Hazel spread - ideal for topping on fresh bread come Christmas morning!
Razors
Our large range of Parker Razors ensures that there is a style and precision to suit nearly everyone! We love the 96R model with its exquisite chrome plated all brass design and textured handle - It is one of the most popular models for a close and confident shave.
The blades are sold separately on our website along with all the necessary shaving accessories including shaving creams, soaps, shaving brushes and beard oil.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR HER
Candles
When looking for the perfect Christmas present, it’s hard to go past a summer scented pure soy wax candle. Hand-poured in Australia, our range of Maison Blanche candles are always an absolute winner! Their newest addition Australian Christmas is a tropical cocktail of premium fragrances including fresh pineapple, orange, tart cranberries as well as a splash of vodka and peach schnapps to add to the celebrations!
There’s no doubt that these candles will light hearts this season.
Earrings
Alkimi is a beautiful jewellery brand from Little River in Victoria. The founder and designer, Kristen, makes all the ceramic jewellery by hand in a small home studio, with a tiny kiln and small-batch firings. Her gorgeous creations have a natural, earthy, feel and they feature wildlife, the ocean, nature and bold, bright, colours - they all have their own individual characteristics meaning no two pairs are the same! And for those with sensitive ears, the high-quality surgical steel earring hooks ensure that almost anyone can enjoy these beauties!
Vegan Bags and Wallets
Our range of Matt & Nat bags are sure to be on a lot of Christmas wishlists this year. They're not only free from any animal-based materials, but they also source sustainable alternatives when designing such as recycled nylons, cork, and rubber. The linings of all bags and wallets are made from 100% recycled plastic bottles, averaging 21 plastic bottles per bag!
Your loved one will not only adore their stylish designs but also the impact their gift is having on our environment. If you buy a new wallet make sure to put a gold coin in it for good luck!
See all our Gifts For Her at F&F.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR LITTLE ONES
Eco Crayons
These fantastic crayons are free of nasty chemicals and come in all sorts of fun shapes. Made here in Australia by hand they are a lot of fun, come in eco packaging and the colours are vibrant. We also now have eco paints!
Where Pigs Fly
We're proud supporters of Where Pigs Fly here at F&F as they work tirelessly to rescue farm animals and give them forever homes! They’re a wonderful bunch who are also passionate about educating others on the importance of animals; they hold regular open days which we totally recommend for school holiday fun, as your little ones can meet and greet the beautiful animals. If you’re looking a cute and meaningful gift this Christmas, why not check out our range of Where Pigs Fly merchandise and help support the inspiring organisation. We’re particularly in love with this tee featuring the gorgeous rescue piglet Bubbles! Sizes range from a child’s 6 to 10 years.
Animal Magic
This beautiful Australian owned and made brand makes beautiful wooden puzzles, cross stitch tapestry and colouring books that are sure to keep your kids entertained during the Christmas holidays and give them a break from screen time!
No Nasties Kids Makeup
This beautiful line of kid-safe makeup is made right here in Sydney by some gorgeous mums. As the name suggests, the ingredients contain no nasties and just natural ingredients that are safe and non-toxic.
Let your kids experiment with colours and have fun! All No Nasties Makeup at Flora & Fauna is 100% vegan & cruelty-free.
See all our Gifts For Little Ones at F&F.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR COUPLES
Coconut Bowls
One of our favourite picks for eco couples is the Green + Kind handcrafted coconut bowls made from discarded coconuts. They’re available in both ‘smooth’ or ‘raw’ - the smooth bowls are smoothed on the outside while the raw bowls are left in their raw state on the outside. They are just perfect for snacks, nibbles, stir fry, muesli and of course smoothie bowls (to perhaps assist with those new year’s resolutions too…) They truly give a tropical feel to every meal!
Glass bottles & cups
A gift any couple would adore is a reusable glass cup set from SoL. The F&F best sellers are the coastal cream and deep-sea green but the choice is yours with endless colour hues to choose from. Consisting of artisan blown glass, they are plastic-free and BPA free, complete with a silicone lid and band available in sizes 8oz, 12oz and 16oz.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR TEACHERS
Looking for a budget-friendly Christmas or end of year gift for a teacher to say thanks for all their efforts? Go straight to the top of the class with these unique teacher Christmas gift ideas!
Christmas Decorations
Earth Greetings have some stunning bamboo decorations that are ideal for hanging on the Christmas tree or somewhere special at home. Laser-cut in Australia from sustainable, biodegradable bamboo and all feature a hemp twine tie and a 100% post-consumer waste tag. Designs available in carnaby’s cockatoo, fairy wren, gumnuts, and kookaburra.
Soap
Dr Bronner’s has a lovely selection of soaps including a Rainbow Sampler Pack. Made with organic and certified fair-trade ingredients it makes a wonderful gift for that special teacher.
ANSC has some new beautiful Christmas gift packs that make shopping that much easier!
With all the hand washing we've done this year, nice soaps will be well received.
Tea
Chances are your kid's teacher probably already has a KeepCup and a cupboard full of beautiful mugs, so why not get her something to put in them like some beautiful tea, hot chocolate, match, or mushroom coffee?
Eco Gifts
Teachers are great at setting good examples and creating good habits for your kids, so why not get them some reusable produce bags to help them on their eco journey? Or a reusable cutlery set.
See all our Gifts For Teachers and Christmas Gifts at F&F.
All products are available on our website and we have a gorgeous range of festive cards, gift tags and wrapping paper too. And of course, if ever you're a little unsure as to what to gift, gift vouchers are another wonderful option that will ensure that hard to buy for a person gets a pressie they truly desire.
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