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Greatest Good Conscious Gift Guide 2022
*updated gift guide here
How to have a more conscious Christmas
Greatest Good's Conscious Gift Guide will help you find eco-friendly, sustainable and ethical gifts for everyone on your list!
Greatest Good has a variety of sustainable and ethical gift ideas on our platform from a range of for-purpose businesses in Australia, meaning that you can not only give thoughtful presents, you are having a lighter impact on the planet, whilst supporting Australian for-purpose organisations making social and environmental impacts. It’s a win/win/win!
There are options for everyone – friends, partners, environmentalists, minimalists, vegans. We’ve got a range of boutique hampers – so you’re sure to find something perfect. You can also make a tax deductable donation to one of our organisations, meaning you gift a present at Christmas and get money back on it in July!
So, in no particular order, here is our round up of the best ethical and sustainable Christmas gifts for 2022.
Gifts under $30/ Best Kris Kringle gifts
Good Sheet for the Planet Tea Strainer
First up on our conscious gift guide is this glass and cork Tea Strainer from Good Sheet for the Planet. This eco-friendly tea strainer made up of glass (able to be recycled infinitely) and cork (a biodegradable natural product), plus it’s quite a fun design for a tea strainer! Using loose leaf tea is a simple and easy way to start reducing the number of single use products in use, plus it allows the leaves to dance around more in the hot water proving a better steeping experience and therefore, better tasting tea!
Good Sheet for the Planet 4pk Beeswax Wraps
This pack of beeswax wraps includes wraps in a variety of sizes to suit all food wrapping needs. Good Sheet Beeswax Wraps are made with a blend of beeswax and jojoba oil which helps improve the suppleness of the wrap and aid in the antimicrobial properties. Here’s an eco-friendly Christmas hack for you too- they also make an excellent alternative to wrapping paper!
SHOPE Lemon, Lime & Orange Hand & Body Lotion
Featuring an uplifting citrus scent and the antioxidant benefits of Davison Plum (more antioxidants than a blueberry apparently), this gift helps to fight cancer! SHOPE also offer free shipping if your buy more than $60 of their products on the Greatest Good platform, so buy one as a gift, one for yourself and check out their other products too while you’re at it!
Best Green Gifts
Good Sheet for the Planet Organic Cotton Reusable Produce Bags x4
These reusable produce bags are a simple way for you to reduce the amount of plastic you use weekly! A great present for Eco warriors- you can even buy a pack and use them as an eco-friendly gift-wrapping alternative. A present wrapped in a present, how good is that!
Good Sheet for the Planet Living a Low Tox Life e-book
This gift has a light footprint on the planet for 2 reasons: firstly, it is an electronic book meaning no trees are cut down to produce it; and secondly, it provides great and practical ideas on how to make your own DIY cleaning products. So you can reduce your plastic bottle waste, reduce your trips to the supermarket, and have environmentally and cost friendly products to clean your house. A great gift for someone wanting to live a low tox life!
SisterWorks Bamboo Coffee Cup
Bamboo is a super sustainable material as it is fast growing, doesn't use a lot of space or water to grow, and regenerates and regrows when the main stem of the plant is cut for harvesting. Add that to a product that replaces a single use non- recyclable item, and you have yourself a great-sustainable gift idea! Plus, when you purchase this gift, you are helping SisterWorks support and train migrant women. Talk about doubling your impact!
Gifts that fight Cancer
SHOPE Lemon, Lime & Orange Hand & Body Wash
SHOPE (Soap for Hope) is a social enterprise arm of the Panacare Foundation. This is a clever way for you to give a gift that fights cancer, but also have a tangible gift to wrap up (sustainably of course) and give to your gift recipient as well. (Note- you can also donate to Panacare on our platform here)
Donation to the Australian Gynaecological Cancer Foundation (AGCF)
The Australian Gynaecological Cancer Foundation is a really worthy charity to have on your radar. Cancer research into this area (yes we do mean THAT area) is hideously underfunded and frankly, if you have a vagina or came out of a vagina, you should care about that! Each donation goes directly into funding laboratory research into all 8 gynae cancers. A gift that helps vaginas. Not every conscious gift guide will have one of those!
Ethical and Sustainable corporate hampers
Aggie Gifts Native Tea Hamper
A great gift for that person in the office who doesn’t like coffee (there’s always one), this hamper features delicious native tea, some of which have been wild harvested by the Traditional owners of the land they grow on from (Sovereignty was never seeded), meaning you’re supporting First Nations Business.
Aggie Gifts Indigenous Sourced Self Care Hamper
Aggies do make excellent hampers, that’s why we have so many included in our conscious gift guide! This pamper box is quite unusual as it features products made from all natural, non-toxic native ingredients including a candle and calming tea, meaning you can gift a full pamper experience.
Gifts for Him/ Gifts for Them
JAM the label Masc. Linen Shirt
This classic style 100% linen shirt is a staple for every season. Worn over a white t-shirt to offer sun protection in summer or under a heavy knit jumper for cool- geek vibes in winter, it’s a must for any human who likes the masc look.
Made with sustainable bamboo material, this white t shirt from JAM the label offers a relaxed look, perfect for a summers day or to be featured under a shirt, such as a JAM the label Masc. Linen Shirt in white, for an on trend co-ordinated look.
Gifts for Foodies
Aggie Gifts Bushfood BBQ Gift Hamper
This is a must have gift for people who want to explore First Nations flavours or for those who want to create a magical Christmas BBQ spread this year. These sauces and marinades go great with BBQed veggies and meat and seafood. Tamarind Coconut Curry Prawns anyone?
SisterWorks Vegan Hamper
A new addition in our conscious gift guide range just for the vegans! SisterWorks have put together a very affordable hamper featuring products all made by their Sisters. SisterWorks train migrant woman (‘Sisters’) in food production and supervise them in a commercial kitchen, in order for them to develop skills needed to secure jobs in this industry or venture out into business on their own. You can see some of the past sisters and read about their story on the jars in this hamper.
Aggie Gifts All Indigenous Australian Food Gift Hamper
Another addition to our conscious gift guide from Aggies is this All Indigenous Australian hamper. By buying this item you are giving a delicious gift, whilst also helping to support indigenous Australian owned businesses and essentially help to grow their market share, therefore protecting the traditional knowledge surrounding these very special ingredients.
Best ethical stocking fillers
Good Sheet for the Planet Bamboo Hair Drying Turban Towel
A quick way to dry your hair with less time on the hairdryer, meaning less electricity use (and less damage to your hair). The Drying Turban Towel is made from one of the best sustainable textile materials available (bamboo) and it can help give hair curls and waves, making this a great addition to any conscious gift guide!
JAM the label Tote Bag- Green Confetti
Who says you can have too many tote bags (never!). This bag from JAM the label not only has a cute festive print, but by purchasing it you are also supporting an organisation that is actively promoting self-expression, independence and inclusive fashion opportunities for all. It also come in mango lines and classic calico if green isn’t your JAM!
Good Sheet for the Planet Reusable Make Up Rounds with Bamboo Storage
Every person who swaps disposal cotton rounds for reusable ones would help to save on about over 20 litres of water a year. So, by purchasing one for everyone on your list, you help reduce water waste, as well as diverting make up waste from landfill. Bonus- they look stylish on your bathroom counter, as they come with a minimalistic looking bamboo container. A great little eco- friendly addition to our conscious gift guide.
Gifts that help women
SisterWorks donation
We have a few options for donations on our conscious gift guide, and this one helps to change the lives of migrant, refugee and asylum seeker women all around Victoria. A great gift with impact!
SisterWorks Australian Flower Soy Candle
What would a conscious gift guide be without a soy candle or two thrown in! They look pretty, smell nice and contain no nasty chemicals like other mass-produced candles can. By buying your gift you are also helping to support SisterWorks mission- to empower migrant, refugee and asylum seeker women in Victoria.
Gifts to help someone relax
SisterWorks Natural Soy Candle- Strawberry Champagne
SisterWorks have another excellent soy candle included in our ethical gift guide. This one is for those who like the sweeter smell of strawberries and champagne. A perfect addition to every living space, this gift will help someone relax, make their house smell delicious and also help support migrant, refugee and asylum seeker women.
SisterWorks Natural Bath Salts- Stress Relief
These bath salts are made of Epsom salts which contain magnesium, a mineral that may help to reduce stress, sleep better and ease aches and pains. Adding a touch of lavender means that you are gifting someone a super soothing bedtime ritual that can help them relax and get a good nights sleep.
Gifts for Chocolate (and giant marshmallow) lovers
Aggie Gifts Warm and Cosy Chocolate Hamper
OK, OK we know it’s not technically hot chocolate weather, but who doesn’t like chocolate? And look at that giant marshmallow!! We want to squish it! This gift also includes a mug featuring a design by an Indigenous artist sharing a story relating to the land and culture of their respective countries. Storytime and hot cocoa are an excellent bedtime ritual whatever the weather.
That’s our wrap up of our conscious gift guide for 2022. We hope you have enjoyed finding out more about our for-purpose businesses and organisations and the impact you can make by making simple changes - support local and shop social this year. You can peruse the full catalogue of ethical and sustainable gifts here or find all of our for-purpose community members here.
Happy conscious gifting!
The Greatest Good team x
