Woodland Trust: A Sustainable Christmas Gift Guide
Disclaimer: I support the Woodland Trust as a member, and this is not sponsored in any way, but their marketing team helped me put this article together.
The Woodland Trust is the largest woodland conservation charity in the U.K, concerned with the creation, protection, and restoration of native woodland heritage. It has planted over 43 million trees since 1972. I have been supporting the charity for the last year and this festive season I noticed that they have a range of lovely gifts - which when purchased continue to support the growth and preservation of our native woodlands. Below is a list of gifts suited for all price-ranges.
A walk through nature (book) - £10.99
Let the kids learn the basics of nature and encourage then to observe the outside world with ‘A walk through nature’. The book will teach youngster’s key parts of nature’s calendar such as, why leaves change colour and why birds build nests. A fun and educational gift, ‘A Walk Through Nature’ is definitely one to consider this Christmas.
Outdoor wooden mud-pie kitchen - £249.99
For those looking to be a little more extravagant this festive season, the Woodland Trust’s outdoor wooden mud-kitchen is one for you. The kitchen is made from FSC® sustainably-sourced wood and features everything you need to make mud pies and more! Why not get the kids mixing up a mud pie on wooden hobs, with a stylish assortment of metal kitchen utensils, pots and pans? Get creative with the easy-clean paint screen and use the handy shelves to store all your woodland finds.
This unique bird feeder is made in the UK and has been created using recycled plant pots. It comes with guidance on which foods suit a variety of bird species, helping you to learn more about the wildlife in your garden, as you also support it. The feeder is an ideal gift for gardeners and birdwatchers alike and allows its users to be less wasteful, as unwanted food can be shared with the garden birds.
Every year the UK throws away 2.5 billion coffee cups, almost all aren’t recyclable. In fact, the country gets through 10,000 of these coffee cups in just two minutes. Help make a difference this Christmas by purchasing this reusable coffee cup, made from recycled single-use coffee cups. It has a screw-top lid to keep your liquid secure, and 360 degree drinking like any normal open cup. Simply push the lid to open, and close when your on the go. rCUP is fully insulated, so it’s comfortable to hold and keeps your drink hotter or cooler for longer. By gifting friends and family an rCup you will no longer be contributing to the mountain of non-recyclable coffee cups in turn helping save trees.
Little Birds Gusset bag - £9.99
Make shopping stylish and reduce plastic usage with the Little Birds Gusset bag. The 100% cotton bag depicts native birds and trees and makes the perfect gift for a loved one this Christmas. Designed and printed in Lincolnshire exclusively for the Woodland Trust, this bag is ideal for family and friends.
