Great Eco Gifts For Under A Tenner

Aqua beaded tealight set

Paper Potter £9.95 The Paper Potter is an ingenious device that enables you to turn strips of newspaper into biodegradable plant pots for growing seedlings. It’s great for plants, allowing minimal disturbance to roots – it’s simple to use, just add potting compost and seeds – and when seedlings are ready to plant out, transplant them in their bio-degradable paper pots.

Teak root tealight holder £9.99 This unusual gift is undeniably beautiful – made form the root of a teak tree, the tealight holder will make a great addition to any room. Each piece is unique and is fairly traded from Thailand.

Aqua beaded tealight set £8 These beautiful blue spheres will send a shimmer of aqua light throughout the room when you light the candles within. At £8 they’re an absolute bargain, and perfect for a round of Secret Santa.

Elephant money box £6.50 Now is the perfect time to save for a rainy day, if ever there was one. Make life easy with this gorgeous terracotta elephant money box.

Bergamont organic lip balm set £6.95 Winter means dry chapped lips. Brighten up with this moisturising lip balm gift set from Pai – a perfect gift for someone you want to get under the mistletoe.

Recycled bottle opener bike chain £7.99 Being green is always about making the best choices – green transport, local food, recycling… why not combine the lot with this great bottle opener made from an old bike chain? All you need to do now is find some local booze…

How to reduce your carbon footprint book £3.99 A great choice packed with tips on reducing your impact on the environment. A great idea for someone just stepping into the world of living ethically.

Body flick £4.95 The body flick is a great little tool which wicks moisture away from your body after a shower, meaning you only need to use a towel to dry off the remaining drops of water. This means your towel stays cleaner for longer, and reduces the load on your washing machine!