Sustainable wedding gift list: eco-friendly picks
Do you want to build a sustainable wedding gift list? You’ve come to the right place! Get started with our top 10 eco-friendly gift picks.
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Thinking about using your wedding gift list to help you live more sustainably? Well, you're in the right place! We've rounded up a selection of our favourite eco-friendly gifts to inspire you. And it's not just reusable cups and metal straws that we have in mind. Our top sustainable picks are from brands paving the way in innovative design, from colour and form to material.
Mixed case of wines, Amie
Amie have partnered with charity: water to help bring clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries. The Mixed Case of Wines from amie is the perfect gift for the aspiring sommelier or couple who loves to host. It includes three delicious wines, an ultra-crisp white wine with aromatic fruit flavours, a fresh and vibrant rosé and an incredibly well-rounded and elegant red. Plus, it's delivered straight to your door. For every online order, amie donates £1 to charity: water.
Indigo Drop dinnerware, Nkuku
With a passion for travel and culture, every product from Nkuku tells a unique story. They work with independent businesses, fair trade enterprises and social projects, supporting global artisans and their craft. They are purposeful in their approach to materials, choosing only natural and sustainable fibres. Through their beautiful collections, they prove that sustainable design does not need to compromise on style or function.
The Indigo Drop Collection from Nkuku embodies these values. Hand painted by skilled artisans in Vietnam, this dinnerware collection features delicate droplets in an inky indigo hue, perfect for laid-back, al fresco gatherings.
Charity Donation, Greenpeace
Charity donation, Greenpeace
From fighting for renewable energy sources, cleaner oceans and sustainable fishing to banning the use of palm oil, Greenpeace is a charity invested in protecting our natural world for future generations. Help Greenpeace fight for these causes by adding a charity donation to your gift list. Your wedding guests will love contributing to a charity close to your heart, knowing that they, too, will be helping to make an environmental difference.
Pelago collection, Skagerak
With a distinctive Scandinavian style, Skagerak focuses on creating high-quality furniture which lasts for generations. They have paved the way for sustainable furniture production since 1976. Working with skilled artisans, they combine beautiful and functional design with responsible production, from maintaining a transparent supply chain to sustainable wood sourcing.
The Pelago Collection is a wonderful example of the way Skagerak fuses beauty, function and responsible design. Highly versatile and comfortable, the collection consists of outdoor seating solutions which can adapt to changing environments.
The Canopy collection, LSA International
Purveyors of handmade glassware, LSA International is a family-run business inspired by how people live. They have a carefully considered approach to design, ensuring the homeware they create lasts in style and quality. Canopy, their collection developed in collaboration with the Eden Project, addresses the environmental concerns surrounding single-use plastics, water conservation and plant preservation. The outcome is a selection of beautiful handmade products made from recycled glass.
Azul tumblers, Late Afternoon
Late Afternoon is a curated collection of beautiful homeware products expertly designed to last. In addition to their in-house collections, Late Afternoon works with local artisans and family businesses to support their trade and highlight the unique talent involved in traditional craftsmanship.
The Azul tumbler, part of the Sobremesa collection, is sourced from Granada. Here, Late Afternoon has worked with ceramic artists from a family business who have mastered the centuries-old tradition of painted pottery, known as fajalauza. The Azul Glassware features a stripped-back and contemporary design based on a craft over 100 years old.
From choosing eco-friendly gifts to reducing waste by getting the presents you really want, there are many ways to build a sustainable wedding gift list. You can also think about ways to be kinder to the planet throughout your wedding planning journey! We LOVE this eco-friendly wedding from Rock My Wedding, which shows how you can support local suppliers, hire decor items and still throw the most magical big day.
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