Dreaming of a Green Christmas

Posted on 6th October 2011Dreaming of a Green Christmas

Christmas is upon us. The lists have been made and the shopping has almost certainly been started. But what kind of Christmas are you having?

While it’s easy and only natural to get caught up in the excitement of the festive season, it is possible to indulge while enjoying an alternative, altogether more ethical Christmas.

Ethical Superstore, the UK’s leading online retailer of inspired eco-friendly, Fair Trade, organic, and UK-made products has made it easy for you to find the perfect alternative gift for your loved one, the finishing touches for your tree and table or the best organic and Fair Trade ingredients and treats to create the ultimate Christmas feast.

With over 3,000 products to choose from Ethical Superstore has handpicked its top ten Christmas gifts to make shopping that little bit less stressful this year:

1.    ‘Fashion designer, Orla Kiely, works her Irish charm on this must have trench coat’

- Orla Kiely with People Tree Spot Leaf Print Coat, £150.00

2.    ‘Combine fashion and function for a hard wearing, extra water resistant chic tote’

- Recycled Fire Hose Tote Bag, £175.00

3.    ‘Set the town alight with cufflinks made from decommissioned fire hoses’

- Torpedo Cufflinks, £35.00

4.    ‘For the avid note taker, the texturing and detail make this notebook a real page turner’

- Fair Trade Beaded Notebook (set of 2), £6.95

5.    ‘Keep out the cold with the world’s first Fair Trade, FSC-certified, green wellington boots’

- Fair Trade Green Wellies, £45.00

6.    ‘The Seedbom phenomenon continues, as flower power takes over the UK, with guerilla gardeners everywhere reclaiming abandoned spaces’

- Seedbom Gift Set (pack of 4), £9.95

7.    ‘For the ultimate chocolate lover, the handy kit lets you make organic, vegan friendly chocolate exactly how you like it’

- Mayan Magic Chocolate Making Kit, £14.95

8.    ‘For hands on children, adorable 3D animals can be theirs with glue, scissors and a little imagination ‘

- DIY Paper Animals, £6.95

9.    ‘For those in need of a little magic in their lives, the fairies will brighten up even the darkest of days’

- Solar Powered Fairy Jar , £19.95

10.  ‘Have endless hours of fun turning this solar powered toy into a windmill, airboat or even a puppy’

- 6 in 1 Solar Toys, £14.95

Whether you’re looking for a gift for him or her, a child or the family pet, for a foodie or wine lover, for the home and garden or even for yourself, there is something for everyone.

Ethical Superstore stocks products from some of the world’s largest and most recognisable ethical brands as well as small niche companies including People Tree, Ecover, Divine Chocolate, Neal’s Yard, Cafédirect, Traidcraft, National Trust and Suma among others.

With products spanning seven sectors: fashion; health, beauty & wellbeing; home and garden; baby, child and toys; groceries; electrical appliances and gifts, the company is committed to enabling its customers to ‘buy what you believe’.

The shopping experience is simple and secure and during the festive season delivery is free on all orders over £40. Orders can be placed up until 12 noon on 22nd December for guaranteed delivery in time for Christmas.

To view the product ranges please visit www.ethicalsuperstore.com or call 0800 999 2134.

For further information, imagery or to request a product sample please contact Jennifer Tate or Elizabeth Eddy at Velvet Communications on 01642 584790 or email jennifer@velvetcommunications.co.uk

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