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A personal favourite of our Executive Digital Editor, Emma-Louise Pritchard, these refillable glass bottles not only help you become plastic-free in the kitchen and bathroom but also look super stylish in the home. Order through Etsy and you can choose what label to have printed on the front and which top (pump or spray) to be included. You can use them for shampoo, conditioner, washing-up liquid, cleaning sprays, hand wash... anything!

There's something really luxurious about a new set of towels. This ethically made set from Dip & Doze is made from 100% organic and fairtrade cotton. They don't use harmful chemicals so the fabric is gentle on sensitive skin. And the best bit? Each towel has a handy yet stylish hook so they look neat and tidy when hung up in the bathroom. Dip & Doze also sell sustainably made bedding and loungewear. They are a great find.

What's better than sustainable gin? Bullards Coastal Gin subscription starts you off with a beautiful glass bottle and an eco refill pouch of their premium gin. Simply fill the bottle and post the empty refill pouch back to the distillery so they can recycle it. You just pop it in the post box, no envelope or stamp required. A new refill pouch of gin will arrive monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly or annually, depending on which subscription you choose. You can choose from four flavours: Coastal, London Dry, Strawberry & Black Pepper or Old Tom. In 2020, it won The Gin Guide's Sustainability award. 

The fully electric Kensington e-bike from Volt is something special. The design is classic and stylish, it's practical with storage options on the front and back, and it's a joy to ride. It's Lithium Ion 36v battery lasts up to 60 miles and makes for effortless cycling. Live in a hilly area so choose to use your car instead of your bike? With this bike, that's not a problem. Simply choose between five different power modes to get you anywhere. It's got top level security and locking systems, too. This is, admittedly, a more expensive gift but if it means using the car less and saving on both fuel cost and emission fumes, it's a worthy investment. 

Discover 18 eco-friendly beauty products in the limited-edition Green Beauty Box by Good Housekeeping, from a collection worth £274. Each luxury product included has at least one of the following green credentials: sustainable packaging, certified organic, made in the UK, vegan, cruelty-free, plastic-free, recycled/recyclable packaging or natural ingredients. Plus, they’ve reduced the packaging used to send them to you, with FREE UK Tracked delivery. 

For a limited time only, get 33% off your beauty box with the exclusive Black Friday discount for only £40 (Was £60).

For every bottle of Sapling vodka sold, a sapling tree is planted. Sapling Spirits has partnered with Whatley Manor to launch Whatley Manor Citrus Vodka. The vodka is infused with citrus peel (lemon and orange), using only fruit from the hotel’s kitchen, which would otherwise have gone to waste. The bottle is beautiful and would look great on the table at upcoming Christmas drinks.

An RHS membership lasts all year and will allow the receiver to spend more time enjoying beautiful gardens and flower shows. They'll be able to learn more about gardening and how to welcome more wildlife into their own outdoor spaces. 

To be more eco, consider travel to and from RHS locations. Can you get public transport or car pool with a group of people who would like to go? Can you visit them when you are already in the area instead of making a special journey?

These wireless earbuds are from sustainable audio brand House of Marley. They are made using sustainable materials, including natural bamboo. Perfect for commuters, they have an eight hour battery life or 30 hours with the case. They are sweat and water-resistant too. Every purchase helps plant trees across the globe.

Boostology's Volcanic Potpourri claims to be an "eco-friendlier alternative to scented candles as no part of the product ever needs to be thrown away, and it uses no electricity and no flames." You simply pour essential oils over the porous lava and obsidian rocks. They soak up the oil and slowly release the scent. Plus, Boostology plant one tree for every order placed, deliver in plastic-free parcels and everything is made in the UK. 

A perfect stocking filler, these tooth tabs are a plastic-free toothpaste alternative that are worth a try. They are ideal for traveling or look great on your bathroom shelves compared to the ugly tubes we have become used to. Designed by dentists, they are eco-friendly, vegan, plastic-free and British-made. 

For the person in your life who currently uses cotton wool pads, buy them these washable, reusable face pads and you'll save them environmental footprints as well as money. These handmade, 100% cotton rounds come in different patterns with a matching bag to wash them in.

Reusable water bottles have become somewhat of an accessory in recent years and this white marble, stainless steel, BPA-free, insulated drinks bottle keeps beverages hot or cold for up to 24 hours. It's 100% leak-proof, too. 

This hand-printed linen bread bag, made in Cornwall, is both beautiful and practical. Take it to the bakery or supermarket and feel better about not bringing your purchase home in a plastic wrap. It's machine washable and available in different colours.

Botanist Timothy Walker explains how we can all make a difference by adapting our behaviour as gardeners to help save threatened plants.

byFoke is a sustainable gifting company. Their website states their intentions as: "Supporting and championing small independent brands, creating an ethical and sustainable business that has as small a footprint as possible and above all creating memorable gift experiences for both the purchaser and the recipient." The Heidi gift set is 100% natural, vegan and cruelty-free. It contains an artisan hand towel made from 100% cotton, bath salts and soap.

We've all heard the devastating truths about how much plastic is in our tea bags. The alternative? Go loose. All you need to make a loose leaf brew is a beautiful tea pot and a strainer (£12.99, Amazon). We like to use metal tea bags (£4.99, Amazon), which are great for single mugs, too.

Cheeky specialise in plastic-free baby and make-up wipes, period and incontinence products, and nappies. This sustainable period starter kit includes:

• three high-waisted period pants, 
• small double wetbag
• luxury cotton cloth period and leak proof day pads 
• cloth period bamboo day pads

For bookworms, this is a great packaging-free gift they can enjoy for months. On top of one book credit a month to download new releases, Audible members can enjoy a host of free books and podcasts too.

Tried, tested and loved by our CL digital team, these merino wool trainers are completely waterproof thanks to weather-repellent natural materials. The are warm, cosy and look amazing.

Tried, tested and loved by our CL digital team, there's a reason why Ethique's hair and skin bar range has been a huge hit since it made its debut in Holland & Barrett earlier this year. This shampoo bar is made using pink grapefruit and warming vanilla and foams up just as generously as a liquid shampoo. Slightly more expensive than a bottle of shampoo, it lasts a lot longer so is actually cheaper over all.

Help a loved one welcome more birds into their garden with this stylish bird box. Watching them flit in and out will be a mindful and soothing activity and the birds will be grateful for the help. 

This gift is perfect for those who love to travel or live life on the move. The lightweight set includes a bamboo knife, fork, spoon, reusable straw and cleaning brush.

Helping to make pack lunches both zero-waste and stylish.