Eco Gifts - Ethical & Fairtrade Gifts

Apple & Bee eco-friendly bags

Apple & Bee manufacture some gorgeously designed make up bags, handbags and travel cases that have all been made from sustainable materials such as hemp and organic cotton.

Apple & Bee make the most beautiful cosmetics and travel bags without harming the environment. Using the finest materials such as certified Organic Cotton, Bamboo Silk, Hemp and Calico, their luxurious bags are both beautifully designed and eco-friendly. A cool gift for her or an 'eco-treat' for yourself!

Click here to view Apple & Bee products or alternatively you can also purchase from a wide range at excellent online prices here.

15% off at Adili.com

Adili.com are retailers of organic and ethical fashion and products stocking products in fashion, makeup, skincare, bed linen, towels, household furnishings and accessories, books, gifts and more.

Visit their site via the banner below so that they know you have come through our site and enter code Earlybird1 at checkout to receive a huge 15% off your order.  This offer ends 7th December 2008.

Recycled Cement Bag

This unique shopping bag is made from recycled cement bags, it has strong woven handles and an internal zip. Click here to make your purchase for just £13.95.

Lambswool Hats, Gloves & Scarves - by Seasalt

Seasalt, one of our favourite ethical fashion stores, has brought out a gorgeous range of hats, gloves and scarves for the winter. We all need something to keep us warm this year as we'll need to wear them inside as well as outside to avoid huge fuel bills!

Click here to see their full range for women, they also have lots for men, boys and girls.

Eco-Brella from Totes for the rainy season

That rare thing, an umbrella with eco-friendly credentials with its own mobius loop recycling symbol.

This Totes Eco-Brella is made from 78% recycled materials with absolutely no compromise on style or quality. Each umbrella is hand assembled, and only after each component has been thoroughly tested for quality does it get the 'green' light.

Stay dry with a conscience and buy it here.

Alpaca Slippers - cold nights, warm feet!

   With Summer receding fast there could be nothing warmer than these gorgeous, fluffy fairtrade alpaca slippers.

Made in Peru by a small cooperative, these fluffy guys are guranteed to keep your tootises snug and comfortable.  On sale here.

Dress Kit - make your own fairtrade organic cotton dress

Gossypium, the ethical clothing store, have come up with these wonderful dress kits. There is a range of materials to choose from and then each kit contains patterns to make either a long smock dress, a short smock dress or a smock top. You can then customise your dress with collars, frills or cap sleeves. The dresses can be made in any size from 8-18, you will need your own sewing machine. There is even a step by step video tutorial on the site.

Click here to see more details. Each kit costs £19.95.

Fairtrade Shopping Bag - made from old newspapers

This great shopper is made from old newspapers collected by a group in Delhi, India. The group is dedicated to finding accommodation for homeless children living on the streets of Delhi and by purchasing this bag you will help them achieve their aim. Available here for just £9.95.

One Earth T-Shirts now reduced

One Earth are extremely environmentally conscious, all their products are made in an ethical way. This mens t-shirt is 100% organic cotton and is currently available here for just £9.99. There are also a couple of women's One Earth t-shirts in the sale for the same price.

Bamboo Baby Bathrobe - for snug tots

Suitable for ages 6 months to 24 months these bamboo baby bathrobes are rather snug!

Bamboo is very soft and feels like cashmere. It is breathable, antibacterial and hypoallergenic - so stays fresh longer, needs less washing and is perfect for babies' extra sensitive skin.

Bamboo is sustainable - it's the world's fastest growing plant, and grows up to a metre a day. It also absorbs 35% more carbon dioxide than equivalent stands of trees.  Available from Nigels Eco Store here.