Best sustainable and ethical gift ideas 2022

Gallinée's products are all about looking after and balancing your skin's bacteria which is super important FYI.

Gross as it may sound, trillions of bacteria, fungi and viruses live on your skin's microbiome and research has proved keeping these healthy and happy is the way to a glowy AF complexion.

80% of Gallinée's packaging is already either fully or partially recyclable, with the company working on achieving 100% by 2023.

Aligne is a relatively new label on the block but one we're seriously into. The brand creates stylish but timeless garments that aren't dictated by trends but rather longevity.

They use organic cotton, which is far better for the environment due to the fact it uses less energy, releases fewer greenhouse gases and significantly less water, as well as recycled polyester which creates 75% less CO₂ emissions than virgin polyester. On top of this, all of their packaging is made from recycled material.

The first thing on our wishlist? This divine denim midi. Lush, huh.

If you're like us and seemingly the rest of the world RN, you probably have a thing for T-bar jewellery. Our design of choice? These gorge gold hoops from Daisy London.

If you need an added excuse to checkout now, the brand has a collaboration with 4ocean meaning for every item purchased, Daisy x 4ocean will remove 90g of plastic—equivalent to 10 small plastic bottles—from our planet's oceans.

Run, don't walk.

These workout leggings from Bamford are so supremely comfortable that we've found ourselves wearing them out of the gym too. Made from 55% Recycled Polyamide and 40% Organic Cotton, you can purchase them guilt-free.

Know someone who's super stressed out right now or generally just having a hard time? Gift them this divine pillow spray from Pacifica which is instantly soothing.

The brand has been vegan and cruelty-free since it was founded in 1996 and it takes its environmental responsibilities seriously.

All glass bottles have screw tops so they can be recycled, and all Pacifica bottles contain at least 50% PCR (that's Post-Consumer Recycled material FYI), with most bottles made from 90-100% PCR.

Aromatherapy Associates hold B Corp status and in recent years have made huge progress with its sustainability efforts. The company's headquarters run off 100% renewable energy and in 2020, it removed over 1.5 tonnes of virgin plastic from its products. Today they use fully recyclable and, where possible, reusable packaging too.

When it comes to recommendations, there's not really a product we wouldn't put forward but currently we have our eye on the new Rose essential oil. Uplifting yet grounding, it's a vial of heaven.

Bed sheets aren't something we can ever be bothered to spend money on but gifted? We seriously love.

This set from Dip & Doze is made from 100% organic and Fairtrade cotton and comes in a reusable drawstring bag made from offcuts of production. Give these as a pressie to someone who wants a hotel-bed feeling nightly and you'll score serious brownie points.

Delivering essentially a mini facial in 1 minute, Fenty Skin's new Pre-Show Glow is a gentle exfoliator with 10% AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) that brightens and refreshes the skin.

The packaging is fully recyclable and it comes with a reusable applicator. Like all the products in RiRi's range, it's also clean, vegan, gluten-free, and earth-conscious.

Affordable designer bags with sustainable street cred are hard to come by. So when we saw this mint-hued, minimalist '90s piece from Mashu, we were chuffed. Handcrafted in Athens, the interior is made from vegan suede while the exterior is created with recycled plastic bottles and recycled polyester. Cool huh?

BYOMA is a brand new skincare brand that operates a 'no fillers, no fluff' approach which we are here for. Designed to boost your skin's barrier, the range offers all the essential products from serums to creams, cleanser and face mist.

Each feels luxurious to use, absorbing well and hydrating effectively. An affordable brand, all of the products come in packaging that can be recycled after and the company will be launching refills soon.

Cardis are proving seriously popular for 2022 and we love this Magenta number by Baukjen. It's crafted from 100% recycled yarns and can be worn as a layering piece in winter and then over a floral dress or just a bra come spring.

Baukjen is a brand that deserves to be recognised for its sustainability efforts. It's B-corp certification in fashion is the highest in the UK and the second in Europe and the company was recognised as Carbon Neutral leaders in the United Nations 2021 Global Climate Action awards. We take our hats off!

Mahabis make gorgeously snug slippers in a range of colours, materials and patterns. The Curve style is one of its best-sellers and is made from 100% organic wool lining with responsibly sourced rubber.

The company works with Ecologi, an organisation that partners with climate projects all over the world to offset carbon emissions, and plants a tree for every pair of slippers sold.

Influencer-favourite brand Manu Atelier keeps sustainability at the heart of the brand. All of the company's leather is certified by the LWG, the Leather Working Group, who ensure the fabric is sustainably sourced from environmentally certified suppliers and the company is a SEDEX member too. This guarantees that ethical and responsible practices are used in the brand's supply chain.

We love its latest collection including this summer-ready woven bag which drops on the 8th of February 2022.

Set your reminders!

Quilted and patchwork jackets have had a resurgence in recent years and have been spotted on everyone from Zayn Malik to Emma Roberts; Hilary Duff to Katie Holmes.

One we're loving ATM is this Percy design from Pink City Prints. The company specialises in block printed, handspun, printed and embroidered designs inspired by Indian craft. The brand champions local craftsmen, historic artistic practices and only operates in ethical factories.

We've just found a mega trendy reusable bag. Not only is this creation covered in gingham (a classic print that never goes out of style), it's also made from 100% recycled tote bags (18 bottles, to be specific).

Pact coffee is the perfect gift for your favourite caffeine fiend, ditching the individual capsules for a hold-all pack, while the brand removes the costly supply chain and puts profits back into the hands of the coffee bean farmers themselves.