I’m dreaming of a green Christmas

Board games made from recycled card

From £4

Forget computer games that eat energy and can be unsociable, and try a game that will bring the family together.

The Green Board Game Company makes great games from recycled card. Choose from strategy games to colouring books, board games to playing cards.

Recycled cardboard playhouses

From £24

Card playhouses make a great alternative to the traditional plastic ones. Green Apple has a fantastic selection that includes forts, dens, rockets and tepees.

Tutu the Turtle fair trade tug-along toy

£6.99

Tutu the Turtle is made from fair trade sustainable wood, coloured with natural dyes and lovingly hand crafted using low energy practices.

Stitch your own donkey set

£9.99

This fun craft kit contains everything you need to make your own soft toy donkey with long green luscious locks and tail. It’s a great low energy product as even the packaging is used to make a feeding trough.

Designer recycled jewellery

From £8 - £47

This jewellery ticks all the right boxes. It’s beautiful, unique and made in the UK from recycled silver.

Fair trade vase made from recycled aluminium

£34.95

This stunning recycled aluminium vase is coloured with opulent enamel shades. Stylish and contemporary, the vases are fair trade and crafted by Indian artisans.

Grow your own instant veg garden kit

£39.95

Quick and easy to plant, this garden is ideal for those with limited space as it can be successfully grown in containers or grow bags. Contains 14 types of veg.

Natural toiletries and cosmetics

From £1.99

The Natural Collection has a large range of paraben-free, ethical and organic products for all your pampering needs.

Silver plated cufflinks made from recycled circuit board

£18.95 a pair.

Each set of two cufflinks is completely unique, but the faces of each pair of cufflinks are the same as they are cut from two identical boards. Available in three colours.

Water powered calculator

£14.99

It might not seem the most glamourous of gifts, but every home should have a calculator. Even if you only use it to write rude words with upside numbers. This one runs on water power. Simply fill up the battery with tap water and off you go.

Energy efficient DAB radio

Approx. £140 – depending on where the store

Energy Saving Trust recommended, Tthe Energy Saving Trust recommended EVOKE-2S won the Which? June 2009 ‘Best Buy’ award, and uses less energy than conventional DAB radios.

Funky, eco-friendly Candeloo lights

£49.95 a pair

Sold in a pack of two – one green, one blue – Candeloo lights provide a warm, ambient glow and are a eco-alternative to candles with their long-life rechargeable batteries.

Recycled Christmas gift wrap

£1.50 a sheet.

This contemporary wrapping paper features green, hand drawn Christmas trees. It is made in the UK from 100% recycled paper and printed with vegetable-based inks.

Fair trade, organic Christmas stockings

£6.99

A Christmas stocking made from quilted organic, fair trade handwoven cotton decorated with an applique Christmas tree and tartan check trim.

Coasters made from recycled newspaper

£9.25

A set of four square coasters and holder made from thrown away newspapers, folded and woven together. They are coated in a natural resin making them shower proof and heat resistant.

Recycled glassware

From £5

Perfect for the Christmas table or any special occasion. Green Style offer tumblers, jugs, flutes and wine glasses in a variety of styles. All made from 100% recycled glass.

Solar powered fairy lights

From £24.99.

Christmas wouldn’t be the same without fairy lights. But steer clear of the standard ones that gobble up all your energy. Instead try a waterproof solar powered version that will make your garden sparkle with pleasure.