Let's have an eco friendly Christmas

I may be getting too festive and posting this a bit early - I will admit I have already decorated my room and starting sending cards - but who doesn't love Christmas? Let's take a break from the serious side of this blog and look at my top 5 environmentally friendly Christmas presents to buy this year. We know what sort of damage humans have caused on Earth, so this year lets try and spread the word along with the spirit of Christmas. 

Now its officially December - you can't stop me!

1. Grow me and help save the planet - Nigel's eco store

What could make a better stocking filler that a tree in a bag, all for under a tenner! Set up the bag on your windowsill and start to grow a birch tree inside. When the tree is large enough you can move it into the ground outside where the biodegradable packaging will be absorbed back into the soil. As the tree grows it helps to offset your carbon footprint by taking in CO2. Everyone's a winner, only £5.99.

2. The Christmas Penguin bubble bar - LUSH 

This cute penguin makes for a guilt free bubble bath as none of the ingredients have been tested on animals. The whole range of Christmas toiletries available at lush are adorable and even better, all the glitter used to make these products extra festive is made from safe natural ingredients rather than plastic. Save your pennies and the environment at only £3.25!

3. Adopt a beehive - Nigel's eco store

We all know how important bees are for pollinating most of the fruit, vegetables and nuts we eat, but they are suffering from pesticides and viruses. Signing up one of your friends or family members to adopting a share in a hive is a fantastic way to promote the survival of bees. They will learn how to take car of a hive and be generously rewarded in honey. Only £29.99 for the year.

4. Fair trade Dark Chocolate coated Ginger biscuits - Traidcraft

Treat your friends to this perfect Christmas treat from Trade Craft. Knowing that everyone involved gets a fair deal will surely make them taste even better? Only £3.95, you can afford to get one for everyone you know. 

5. Recycled pet bed - Protect the planet 

Last but not least, what's the one thing I love more than Christmas? Probably my pets. So when treating your family to a perfect eco friendly gift don't leave out your furry friends...
Push the boat out at £49.99.