21 thoughtful gifts for charitable, eco-conscious friends

Three great things about this grow-your-own-herbal-tea-kit: it's sustainably made and plastic free, it's made in the UK, and it is made by The Little Allotment Company- a women-owned brand. Grow seeds to make your very own lemon balm, chamomule or peppermint tea.

Feel totally Tarzan with these handmade bowls made from reclaimed coconuts- which are just stunning. Buying this for yourself or a eco-conscious friend will help provide income to the Bên Tre farmers in Southern Vietnam, where these beautiful bowls are made.

Buying eco-friendly candles and wax melts is super easy with the wonderful ingredient called soy. Hallelujah for the soy. This set comes with a pretty wax melter burner, as well as honey and heather fragranced soy wax melts.

This is a super affordable gift to surprise someone with, and is made with all-natural and Fairtrade ingredients. Our vegan and veggie friends will love them. After all, who doesn't love a bath bomb?

We are in love with Barnados adorable tote bags, in various animal designs. All the profits from your purchase go towards helping Ukraine refugees in the current crisis overseas.

If Red Pandas aren't your vibe (can't relate) they also have other animal designs, such as a ring-tail lemur, elephant, sloth or orangutan.

With 11% of the contribution of the publisher's sales going towards the Royal Botanic Gardens, your shopping can help support the prettiest garden in the world. And the art is absolutely stunning.

If the thought of 51 trillion pieces of plastic in our oceans is keeping your pal up at night, this book of over 100 tips will provide them with easy ways to help join the war on plastic. Once armed with this knowledge, they'll be one step closer to becoming Greta.

Single-use makeup wipes take 100 years to decompose, so it's high time we all switch up our skincare routine. The award-winning, reusable Magic Cleanse tool from Seoulista helps to lift and remove dirt, oil, and makeup by just adding water. Less waste, no harsh chemicals, just cleansing.

Look no further than TALA for sustainable, gym-bunny gifting. The new collection, SkinLuxe, is made using 76% recycled Nylon and 24% Lycra Sport, giving the lightweight fabrics a buttery-smooth feel, while being good to the planet.

The trim of this gorgeously comfy fleece is crafted with a woven blend of ZQ Merino wool and recycled fabric. Plus, we can't get enough of kangaroo pockets in the cold weather.

With tons of handmade and sustainably sourced goodies, this Little Box Of Love is certainly just that. As well as being made up of recyclable, reusable, biodegradable or compostable packaging, your purchase also supports the Surfers Against Sewage charity. This charity fights for marine conservation and raising plastic pollution awareness.

What can you expect from this magical box? Think chocolates, candles, bath salts, soaps, scrubs, teas and more.

If your friend was glued to Attenborough's Netflix documentary, they'll want his book, too. It's printed on certified paper, using AZO-free inks and no plastic packaging, plus 100% of WWF profits. A win-win.

By Frankie is a small independent brand, which produces handmade soaps with all-natural ingredients, so they're not only kind to your skin, but the planet, too. Plus, they're delivered in compostable packaging - perfect for vegan, eco-conscious friends.

Pri Pri creates a collection of colourful accessories upcycled from Indian saris and handmade by a charity in India supporting women's empowerment. We love its selection of tote bags that would make a perfect gift.

Sea Change is a fantastic eco-conscious wine brand. They have an extensive range of different wines, each bottle is linked to a different ocean charity, which is reflected in the bottle label design. Perfect for wine and ocean lovers alike!

A beautiful, sleek, and incredibly comfortable faux fur coat. Issy London is an eco-friendly, sustainable fashion brand, and each product is made from recycled polyester fibres. By using polyester fibres, the company reduces the need for new petroleum extraction, therefore reducing its carbon footprint.

So you can be comfortable, look gorgeous, and help the planet all in one, it's a win-win. We admit this present may be more for you than a friend, but why shouldn't you treat yourself this Christmas?

Ok so cleaning products may not be on everyone's wish list, but how cute is this plastic-free gift set?

Do some good with your Christmas gift this year. Centrepoint is a leading youth homeless charity, and it's asking for your support to make a real difference with a life-changing 'gift' to a young homeless person. From basic toiletries, a health check, new clothes or a bed, any donation small or large makes every bit of difference to their lives.

We think the gift of More Than a Counselling Session for just £20 is a life-changing gift. By buying a counselling session for a young person, you are giving them the support they need to recover from their experiences and leave homelessness behind for good.

Ethically handcrafted by female artisans in Nepal using 100% natural wool, NAUSENI's luxury slippers keep your feet warm in winter and cool in summer. NAUSENI was first founded as a social initiative in response to the 2015 Nepal Earthquake to empower women and support rebuilding efforts by providing skill development and income-generating opportunities.

Their handmade, all-natural, sustainable slippers are British-designed with a modern, minimalist look and take their inspiration from the rich cultural heritage and dramatic natural landscape of Nepal.

Made in the UK from 100 per cent recycled plastic waste, these gorgeous scrunchies from sustainable fashion brand Newt London will make a brilliant gift.

The Hidden Sea actively removes 10 single-use plastic bottles from the ocean for every bottle sold, aiming to remove one billion bottles by 2030. The brand has already made a huge splash with UK eco-warriors who love wine!

FOAMIE is a new range of face, hair and body care bars that are 100 per cent plastic-free, soap-free, vegan, cruelty-free and free from any nasties.