Advice

|10 Dec 2019|3 mins

Have You Considered… Gifts That Are More Sustainable

Grouped by the values that mean the most to you and your loved ones.

Tis the season for giving – a time for letting those closest to us know how much we appreciate them by surprising them with a little something special. But sometimes we can get carried away with our generosity and give a little too much (read: gift things that seem like a fun, festive idea, but in fact serve no functional purpose in the long run and often end up being neglected).

By shopping our Considered edit, you’re able to filter products by what you and your friends and family value most, and make a more responsible choice when gifting. So, before you act on impulse and splurge on something outrageous and potentially unnecessary, take a look at these more sustainable gift ideas that tick the right boxes and you know that special someone needs.

Sustainable Materials – for the ones who are always totally across what their products are made from and want to tell you how it’s better for the environment…

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A pyjama slip made using FSC certified viscose, which is luxuriously soft, great for lounging around in, and because it’s sourced from responsibly managed forests it’s a more sustainable alternative to other cellulose fabrics.

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Or an everyday tote that’s versatile enough to take them from work to weekend with ease, and is made using vegetable-tanned leather, which has a lower environmental impact than conventional alternatives.

Eco-Production – for the ones who love supporting businesses making locally and count their carbon miles instead of calories...

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A delicate, wear-all-day-every-day necklace which is locally made and can be kept in the family forever and passed on for generations to come.

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Or if they’re a coffee-fiend, then an Australian-made reusable cup won’t go unappreciated. Plus, it will prevent them from contributing to single-use packaging waste on the daily.

Animal Friendly – for the vegans and the ones who treat every animal they meet as if they were human...

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A handbag that will work with everything in their existing wardrobe, and is made using vegan leather materials.

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Or a duffle that they can use at the gym and take on weekend trips away, also made using vegan materials.

Fair Production – for the ones who always put other people’s needs first and love hearing brand’s origin stories...

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If they’re obsessed with sneakers, then why not gift a pair that’s not only made using a mix of more sustainable materials but also certified Fairtrade, like this colour-pop pair by Veja.

Community Engagement – for the ones who appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into hand-made gifts or would happily accept a donation on their behalf as their gift...

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A pair of statement earrings that are manufactured in Australia by Haus of Dizzy, an Indigenous-owned brand with a creative aesthetic and a playful sense of humour.

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Or a PARK Futsal Soccer Ball - which includes a one-for-one promise: for every ball purchased, PARK will donate an identical ball to a child in need.

If want to give a gift that really gives, you could make a donation on their behalf to Thread Together, an organisation who provides new wardrobes to those in crisis. For just $5 dollars they are able to provide a full wardrobe to a person in need. A small donation makes a very big difference.

If you prefer they pick their gift to make sure it’s something they will truly treasure, or you’re finding it tricky to suss out their sizing on the sly, then send them a gift card with a link to our Considered edit.

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