The gifts in our 2022 Christmas gift guide have excellent eco credentials.

From supporting environmental causes, to replacing single-use plastics with recyclable and biodegradable packaging, the companies producing these gifts are working hard to reduce their impact on the environment or create a positive change.

We've included plenty of affordable options that will make great stocking fillers, along with some luxury items for treating someone special.

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Gift Wild Recycled Notebooks   £6.99

These eco-friendly notebooks are inspired by nature, and feature beautiful original art by Penny Smallshire. There are lots of different designs to choose from – including butterflies, beetles and birds, and the lovely lino-print swift design pictured above. Ideal for journaling, study notes or nature diaries, the high-quality lined notebooks are made from 100% recycled materials. If sending as a gift, the notebooks can be gift wrapped – with a message included – for no extra charge. The packaging used for postage is plastic free – and 10% of the sale price is donated to conservation charities.

UpCircle Hydration Skincare Bundle   £29.99

This award-winning duo will leave skin soft and glowing. The Organic Face Serum contains coffee oil from repurposed grounds – the caffeine brightens skin, while rosehip, sea buckthorn and raspberry seed oils hydrate, support skin elasticity and boost collagen. It's lovely to use – gliding onto the skin and giving an instant boost. The Face Moisturiser contains vitamin E, and is deeply nourishing – ideal for combatting the damaging effects of winter weather. Both products are made with natural, sustainable and vegan ingredients, and without palm oil, parabens, phthalates, silicones, mineral oil or parfum. Packaging is eco-friendly too, using 100% recyclable glass bottles or jars – in fact, UpCircle is certified Plastic Negative by rePurpose Global. This means that for every product sold, a percentage is contributed towards programs that will remove more plastic waste from the environment than is created in the company's packaging and operations.

Noble Isle Fireside Bath and Shower Gel   £22

Bathing with this luxury bath and shower gel is a wonderful way to unwind on a cold winter's night. Used as a bath foam, the bubbles fill the bathroom with a comforting, warm and spicy aroma – a blend of ginger, black pepper, vanilla and cinnamon, combined with uplifting grapefruit. The scent lingers on the skin after bathing, so it's a great way relax before sleeping. Made in the UK from local, natural ingredients – including vitamin-rich beetroot grown in the organic kitchen garden of a traditional coaching inn in the Welsh foothills. Noble Isle is a sustainable brand, from the manufacturing process to the packaging. The Bath and Shower Gel collection is also cruelty-free and vegan friendly.

Hazel & Blue Calm & Cosy candle   £15

Lighting a scented candle can really lift the spirits during the cold, dark months of winter. The gorgeous scent of this eco-friendly candle – a soothing, uplifting blend of cedarwood and geranium – creates a calm and cosy atmosphere. Hazel & Blue candles are made with soy wax and essential oils for a clean burn, and are hand poured in small batches in Wiltshire, using sustainable ingredients. They are presented in recyclable containers, with all packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable – and, to reduce waste further, Hazel & Blue offer a refill service. The candles make a lovely gift – they arrive beautifully presented, wrapped in tissue paper within a pretty box.

Trees for Life Scotland's Wild Forest Calendar   £12.99

Featuring stunning photographs of Scottish landscapes and wildlife, this beautiful wall calendar provides a unique annual celebration of the richness and diversity of the Caledonian Forest. The calendar includes 12 images of the Scottish Highlands from local photographers, including SCOTLAND: The Big Picture, along with interesting facts about pinewood plants and animals. Proceeds from the sale of the calendar will support rewilding charity Trees for Life activities, including growing native tree species in its Dundreggan nursery, planting trees, and offering opportunities for people to reconnect with nature.

Lily & Rabbit Lime and Coconut Soap   £6.50

This handmade organic bar is made from 100% organic coconut oil and coconut milk, and smells divine – the fresh and zesty scent will make the whole bathroom smell amazing. It's a substantial bar – so will last for ages if left to dry between washes – and the rich, creamy lather is kind to hands, leaving skin soft. It's easy to see how this vegan, cruelty-free soap won Silver in the 2022 Free From Skincare Awards 2020. All the soaps in the Lily & Rabbit vegan range are presented in attractive natural cotton bags, with recyclable labels – even the tape used to secure the labels is plastic-free and made from plant materials. A fantastic little stocking filler or secret Santa gift.

Popachoc Salted Caramel Selection Box   £15.99

A luxurious and beautifully presented selection of salted caramel treats. The delicious hand-rolled truffles and 'properly salty' bark pieces are made in small batches in rural Somerset, and come in an attractive, reusable box tied with a ribbon. Popachoc chocolates are created with chocolate from the Cocoa Horizons Foundation's sustainable cocoa programme – working to improve the livelihoods of cocoa farming communities. Packaging is reusable, recyclable or compostable. One of the sustainable foodie gift options from Yumbles – a food marketplace offering high-quality products from the UK's best small-batch, socially responsible food makers, and delivering nationwide.

Seedball Happy Christmas boxes   £8.99

A set of three wildflower seed boxes, each containing 6 seedballs, which will allow you to grow a carefully selected range of native plants to attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Each seedball consists of around 30 seeds – promising a colourful display of nectar-rich flowers such as cowslips, cornflowers and oxeye daisies. The seedballs are made with peat-free compost, and clay and chilli powder to protect against pests. Seedball is a non-profit company on an ambitious mission to help increase the abundance of British wildflowers and the wildlife that depends on them. This set is a lovely little eco-friendly stocking filler, and will work well in window boxes, balcony pots, garden beds and wildlife gardens.

Perky Blenders Peace and Joy coffee   £10

Each Christmas, Perky Blenders releases a new blend of coffee presented in original artist-designed packaging. With a colourful pop-art-inspired design, this year's special-edition blend offers a festive pick-me-up for coffee-lovers. Comprised of 50% Mexican Coatlan and 50% Ethiopian Qantite, the flavour is a rich, sweet blend of caramel, stone fruits and toasted almonds – ideal for Christmas morning. Perky Blenders is an independent family business producing Great Taste Award-winning specialty coffee in its Leytonstone roastery. Coffee beans are sourced sustainably, prioritising smallholders and independent farmers – and all elements of the Christmas bag can be recycled at major supermarkets.

land&water Handwash   £17

Inspired the seascapes of north Cornwall and the lakes, forests and mountains of the Lake District, land&water products are made in small batches from natural, ethically sourced ingredients. This invigorating handwash – with refreshing grapefruit, orange, lime and mint – contains spike moss extract to hydrate and protect the skin. Lavender and cedar wood essential oils add anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. The combination of these nature-inspired ingredients smells lovely and lifts the spirits. land&water packages its products in bottles made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic, or in recyclable glass. Packaging is kept to a minimum; where cardboard boxes and labels are required, these are made from 100% FSC-certified paper stocks. All products are vegan and made in the British Isles.

RSPB Hedgehog feeding kit   £8.99

An easy, hygienic way to offer food for hedgehogs. The bowl is made from hi-fired frost-resistant ceramic, features an integral drainage hole, and is finished in an attractive glazed finish. Comes with a 900g pack of Brambles Crunchy Hedgehog Food – a complementary food specially formulated to give the right balance of nutrients, vitamins and minerals for hedgehogs. With its crunchy texture, it's also great for dental health. Naturally tasty and nutritious, with no artificial flavours, colours or added sugar, Brambles hedgehog food is used and recommended by wildlife hospitals, and is made in Great Britain. This set would make a great gift for wildlife enthusiasts of all ages.