Christmas 2020: ethical, eco-friendly or made in France gifts to put under the tree

Responsible gifts should be popular at Christmas. While this year, 80% of French people want to give and receive “meaningful” gifts, according to a Toluna survey for Hubside, it is not always easy to know where to turn to find pretty ethical presents.

However, there have never been so many eco-responsible, ecological, local or even vegan brands. Fashion, beauty, decoration, games for children, this selection, as design as it is responsible, offers an overview of the pieces to add to its list, to satisfy consumers concerned about preserving the planet. Indeed, more than 45% of French people would opt for eco-responsible or Made in France gifts at Christmas.

The eco-responsible clutch

Because we always need a small clutch, since 2014, the French label Petite Mila has seduced fashion lovers as well as Chanel and the Lafayette galleries, with its pouches and tote bags with messages designed in organic cotton in an ethical approach. In addition to its essential models with slogans that are still just as effective and printed in France, the brand is launching three new half-moon pouches for the holidays, certified Gots (organic textile) and with a design inspired by Native American culture on which three symbols: the rainbow (photo) for the union of earth and sky, the feather, a lucky symbol, or a floral universe to celebrate nature.

Small Chenoa case, Petite Mila, €20.

The plastic-free beauty kit

To fight against polluting packaging, solid "soaps" have made a comeback. With its "Trio bye bye plastic" box set, Unbottled provides everyone with everything they need to take care of themselves with pleasure while preserving the planet. For the holidays, the brand is bringing together its bestsellers in a limited edition box. A resolutely winning trio composed of a face cleanser, a shower gel and a solid shampoo made from natural soap-free, sulphate-free, silicone-free and vegan products.

Bye Bye Plastic Trio, Unbottled, €29.90.

The children's workshop to create recycled paper to plant

To make children aware of recycling and ecology in a playful and creative way, such is the ambition of the eco-responsible workshop Plant It, imagined by Dujardin. Thanks to him, the children will be able to make pretty cards to plant, from paper that they will have found at home and that they will have recycled themselves. Squeeze old pieces of paper, add the seeds, select the cookie cutter of your choice and voila. A workshop designed in bio-sourced plastic and without superfluous plastic packaging.

Plant it, Dujardin, €29.90.

Decorative and green boards

Combining elements of vintage decoration and learning, this is the approach taken by the young brand Les jolies planches. The company, which defines itself as an intellectual and decoration publishing house, signs beautiful illustrations to proudly display at home and made of waterproof cotton canvas, and printed with ecological inks by an art printer that values ​​know-how. make Made in France. Map of the vineyards (photo), celestial planisphere, map of Paris dating from 1922, cartography of vegetables from the vegetable garden dating from the 19th century and created in partnership with the National Library of France, or for children elegant primers or even pretty maps from France, the choice is endless. And for each board purchased, a tree is planted.

Wine map of France, The pretty boards, €60.

The responsible coffee machine

Made in Vendée, recyclable and designed to be easily repairable, the Malongo Ek'Oh coffee machine plays the eco-design and sustainability card. For the holidays, it comes in three new colours: gold, iridescent pink and silver. To be combined with the 1, 2, 3 Spresso pods, roasted and made in France from natural fiber paper that respects the environment.

Ek’Oh machine, Malongo, €150.

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decorations and wooden toys for children

Launched in 2018, Atelier Gabrielle designs toys and decorative accessories, guided by an ethical, sustainable and environmental protection approach. He signs pretty decorative objects to personalize (photo) and has also launched his collection of Gaïa toys, made of wood from sustainably managed French forests. In line with its responsible approach, a tree is planted for each accessory purchased.

Large customizable cloud, Atelier Gabrielle, €55.

A recycled tire sole

Launched two years ago, the sneaker brand Oth gives used tires a second life. While six tires reach the end of their life every second in Europe, it has chosen to recycle them in order to design the soles of its sneakers. Trainers with a timeless design made entirely in Europe, in order to reduce the carbon footprint of these models. A gamble that pays off since for every three pairs produced, one tire is recycled. The brand, which is about to change its name and will become Ota in January 2021 to be exported beyond European borders, is also working on a model designed in banana fiber, 100% biodegradable.

Glencoe, Oth, €160.

The 100% eco-friendly sweatshirt

Winner of the Coup de Coeur Prize at the first edition of the Circular Fashion Trophies organized at the end of October in Lille, Hero has bet on recycling and made in France with its sweatshirts made near Amiens, entirely in recycled materials from old clothes and plastic bottles. An approach which, for each sweatshirt, saves 8,000 liters of water. For Christmas, the round neck sweatshirt offered in six colors is available. To go further, eight other brands were rewarded in different categories during the Circular Fashion Trophies. Among them: tbs, 1083, The Three Knitters and Laines Paysannes.

Round-neck sweatshirt, Hero, €75.

The calendar to plant and more

Out of ideas? The Dream act site abounds with a hundred small committed, eco-responsible, green brands to slip under the tree. Fashion, decoration, well-being, groceries... This e-shop created five years ago is a real Ali Baba's cave for responsible consumers. Among them: Growing Paper signs in particular seeded calendars (photo) which will make it possible to grow salads, poppies, carrots or wildflowers. How ? By planting his seeded paper in his garden or planter at the end of the month. And to better identify the referenced brands, the site has imagined a series of logos that allow you to know at a glance and for each product the commitment of the brands: local manufacturing, zero waste, organic composition, fair remuneration, recycled materials. , solidarity….

Growing Paper calendar, on Dream act, €12.96.

The eco-responsible beauty and fantasy box for children

Mademoiselle Confettis, an eco-responsible and made in France box of cosmetics and accessories for girls aged 6 to 12, signs a pretty limited edition for Christmas equipped with six carefully selected products: shiny varnish, glittery cream, golden tattoo, trendy bracelet... It can be offered alone or to extend the experience, accompanied by a subscription card which will allow you to receive, every two months, a box embellished with new products, accessories or delicacies according to the theme of the moment: winter, summer holidays, back to school.

Starry Christmas 6-12 year olds, Mademoiselle Confetti, €35.90. Also available in large format.

The game that raises awareness of climate issues

The preservation of the planet depends on the young generation. In order to make the little ones aware of environmental issues while having fun, Nathan is launching his cooperative game Plouf les pingouins this year, whose pawns are made of wood and the board is made of fabric. The objective: place all the penguins on the ice floe before it melts. From 3 years old.

Splash the penguins, Nathan, average price €22.98.

The zero-carbon travel guide

Desires to get away from it all are becoming more and more felt. For travelers who wish to limit their impact on the planet by avoiding flying and driving, Lonely Planet has launched its “Zero Carbon (or almost) Travel” guide. A selection of routes in Europe and beyond for greener travel by train, bike or sea. For example, a weekend in London or Turin, or a long-distance trip to one, two or three weeks embarking on a railway odyssey in Norway.

Almost zero carbon trips, Lonely Planet, €22.

The design and resolutely green jewelry tree

A design and responsible approach. Launched a little over a year ago, the start-up Edobois transforms the jewelry tree into a real decorative object with shapes directly inspired by nature and clean lines. Resolutely responsible aesthetic objects, made in France from wood from forests managed in a sustainable and reasoned way, and sent in packaging that respects the environment. For every jewelry tree purchased, a tree is planted.

The Conqueror, Edobois, €24.90.

Eight boxes to support young designers

To support young designers and small French businesses, La Fine Équipe has launched the Superbox for Christmas. In total, a range of eight boxes bringing together more than 50 creators. Declined around six universes - beauty, Christmas, eco friendly, men, women, gastronomy - each box is equipped with original products with an ultra neat design: watch, water bottle, jewellery, scarf, beer, delicatessen, organic cosmetics... These truffled boxes beautiful surprises are to be chosen according to the profile of the interested party.

La Fine Équipe's Superbox is on pre-sale on Ulule with all the product details. From 25 euros and up to 79 euros for the Maxi Box.

The Le Slip Français recycled sweater

Committed to a responsible approach, Le Slip Français relies on fashion made locally in eco-responsible materials between organic cotton, recycled materials or French wool. Among the novelties: the Rico sweater is made of 70% recycled wool. Available in two colors. Also available for women.

Le Rico, French briefs, €160.

Green watchmaking

Born from the desire to preserve the seabed by recycling the plastic dumped each year in the oceans, the Awake brand creates watches designed to last while limiting the impact on the environment. Presented at the G7 summit in Biarritz, the emblematic Bleu Nato model is recharged with solar energy and has a strap made of recycled plastic. The Odyssée women's collection is available in durable materials and also rechargeable thanks to solar energy.

Nato navy blue, Awake, €195. Water lily Odyssey, Awake, €189.