Oddbox's Top 18 Gift Ideas This Festive Season
Looking for gift ideas that your friends, family and the planet will love? We've asked some of our Oddbox team members to share some of their favourite brands for gifting this festive season. Whether you’re after vegan-friendly bags or animal conservation supporting socks, prepare to give your gift-giving a twist this year with these eco-conscious brands.
THE UNCOMMON
Meet The Uncommon! These pioneering English winemakers are known for their unbelievably good English bubbly – in cans. Using grapes grown and handpicked in their Kent vineyard, their wines regularly win awards alongside some of the world’s best bottles. What’s more, these little cans have a carbon footprint almost 80% lower than traditional glass.
As the UK’s first Certified B-Corp winemaker, they support rewilding projects surrounding their vineyard and continue to break tradition for the better. Their mixed giftbox includes The Uncommon’s two flagship, award-winning English sparkling wines. Affectionately known as Gerald and Eleanor, a bubbly white and bubbly rosé are the perfect company for festive frivolities.
Gift idea : Get 25% off any giftbox on The Uncommon's webshop with the code ODDBOXBUBBLY.
*No minimum spend. Available on any order until 31.12.23.
PETALON
Petalon are Europe's only certified B Corp florist. They are passionate about putting the planet before profit while delivering beautiful, unusual flowers all year round at a great price. Petalon grow flowers on their regenerative flower farm in Cornwall, using homegrown stems in their products as soon as the season allows. 100% of the profits are donated to conservation projects and the packaging is all home-compostable, meaning these bouquets make the perfect gift for the eco-conscious flower-lover in your life!
Gift idea : Use code ODDBOX15 for 15% off Petalon's signature bouquets between now and Christmas Eve (offer excludes subscriptions).
BRIGHTEN THEIR DAY
PIP & NUT
Pip & Nut's iconic Dark Chocolate Nut Butter Cup Advent Calendar is back for the third year in a row.
Packed with 24 of their deliciously moreish peanut and almond butter cups, there’s simply no better way to countdown the festive season. If you can wait until December that is...
*While stocks last.
START THE COUNTDOWN
UPCIRCLE
UpCircle's ultimate mission is to leave the world better than they found it by transforming ingredients that would otherwise be discarded into natural, organic beauty products – better for you, better for the world.
As the festive season approaches, get ready to add a touch of magic to your loved ones' gifts and stockings with UpCircle’s limited edition ‘The Festive Trio’ cracker.
What's inside:
- Lip Balm with upcycled Hemp Seed Oil and Shea Butter
- Home Mist with Lemongrass and upcycled Grapefruit Water
- Luxury Body Oil with upcycled Passion Fruit Oil
Gift idea : If you're searching for the ideal combination of beauty and festive spirit, look no further than UpCircle’s ‘The Festive Trio’ cracker. Use code ODDBOX20 for 20% off your entire order
*Can only be used once per customer and cannot be combined with other discounts. Active until Dec 23rd 2023.
GO NATURAL
LOVE COCOA
Founded by James Cadbury, the great-great-great grandson of John Cadbury, Love Cocoa creates exceptional chocolate in an exceptional way. They drive positive change, craft ethically and only use the world's finest cacao.
Their NEW Christmas range is everything you could wish for and more; finding that perfect gift has never been so easy. From their Luxury Truffle Advent Calendar, filled with single-origin truffles and hand-designed here in London, to fun & festive chocolate button Bauble Characters, Love Cocoa have got you covered. As always, their Christmas range is plastic-free and ethically sourced, meaning you can get your Christmas chocolate fix with a clear conscience.
Gift idea : Why not treat someone to an extra sweet gift this year? To get in the festive spirit, Love Cocoa are offering you 25% off the entire Love Cocoa Christmas edit.
*Offer valid until 31st December 2023. Open to new customers only, one use per customer.
SHOP LUXURY COCOA
BIRD & BLEND
Bird & Blend Tea Co. is an eco conscious, independent, people-focused, B-Corp, award winning Tea Mixology Company on a mission to spread happiness & reimagine tea!
Countdown to Christmas with Bird & Blend's 5 star Tea Advent Calendar. Discover a magical world of tea with either their classic or caffeine free calendars. The perfect gift for any tea lover!
With 24 unique, flavourful, tea blends inside - that means 2 tea bags to enjoy each day! Lovingly packed by their team, this limited edition advert calendar is also 100% plastic free & has recyclable packaging (including plastic free tea bags).
Gift idea : Use code ODD15BOX for 15% off all tea, matcha, gifts (including teaware) and advent calendars.
*Offer valid until 31/01/24. Limited to 1 use per customer.
TEA-RIFFIC TEAS
WEAVING HOPE
Weaving Hope Ltd is an independent business selling Fair Trade toys, bags and aprons that are bright, colourful and fun, handmade by women artisans in Sri Lanka. The toy sets make unusual and ethical gifts for toddlers that will keep their minds and hands busy for more than just the festive season. From animal-themed zip-up play pouches to food baskets and baking sets, there’s plenty to choose from at Weaving Hope. Plus, their very own founder is also an Oddbox subscriber!
Plus, everything is made from handwoven cotton by women working for a Verified Member of the World Fair Trade Organisation that also has PeTA Certification, showing that it is vegan and cruelty-free, with minimal impact on the environment.
Gift idea : Spoil the little sprouts in your life with an extra special toy this year. Use code ODD15 at the checkout for a site-wide 15% discount (one use per customer).
*Offer ends at midnight on Friday 15th December 2023.
WHAT WILL YOU CHOOSE?
LAYLO
The luxury boxed wine for wine snobs.
Award-winning boxed wines, with a following of fancy critics and everyday wine lovers. Each three-bottle box stays fresh for 6 weeks once opened, so perfect for hosting your Christmas drinks without any waste. Plus, they generate 90% less carbon than glass bottles. Choose from crowd-pleasing styles in designs inspired by the stories of their small-scale producers.
Gift idea : Treat someone (or yourself!) to a truly unique box of wine this year. Use the code DONTWASTEWINE for £10 off and FREE delivery.
BOX IT UP NOW
BLACK+BLUM
Black+Blum designs high-quality, sustainable food containers, drinkware and accessories that come in a range of colours and styles.
With over 25 design awards each product is packed with clever design features and made using sustainable materials. Each product comes in a smart packaging box making it perfect for gifting this Christmas, and with each purchase Black+Blum make a donation towards a sustainable food waste charity as part of their 1% For the Planet commitment.
Gift idea : From stylish water bottles to beautiful bento boxes, get your loved ones a gift that will last them a lifetime.
Get 15% off your first order over £30 by using code ODDBOX at checkout.
GRüUM
Tis the season of giving and so, Grüum have got something special for you!
Getting into the festive spirit has never been so relaxing. This luxurious trio of soul and body soothing treats, each with their own sweetly nostalgic aroma, will leave you feeling fresher than the North Pole in no time.
Each joyful set contains:
- 1 x søp Hand Soap - Orange & Nutmeg
- 1 x smälta Wax Melt - Eucalyptus & Pine
- 1 x fräsa Festive Bath Fizzers – Snow Musk
Gift idea : You can claim one of Grüum’s fabulously festive, limited edition Soap & Soak sets (worth £16.50) for FREE today – you only have to cover delivery fees. Simply click the link, add your Festive Soap and Soak set - and checkout!
*Delivery charge applies. UK/NI only. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount.
SOAK AWAY YOUR TROUBLES
BACK MARKET
Back Market is a global online marketplace for premium refurbished technology. They’re B Corp certified and work hand-in-hand with professional refurbishers to guarantee that every device has been tested and restored to perfect working condition according to industry standards. All for up to 50% less than brand new.
Gift idea : Why not treat a loved one to a refurbished games console this year? Exclusive to Oddbox customers is a £15 discount for first time users using code OddboxNewBM.
*Minimum order value is £250. Code is valid until 31st January 2024.
SHOP REFURBISHED
BARE KIND
Bare Kind is on a heartfelt mission to make a difference for animals, one pair of socks at a time. Each purchase of their bamboo socks contributes 10% of the profits towards the protection of the animals featured on the socks. Bare Kind proudly support many global animal conservation and rescue organisations. Unite fashion with compassion this Christmas, by making your gift giving easy, ethical and thoughtful.
Gift idea : Looking for stocking filler ideas? A cosy pair of Bare Kind socks are the perfect choice. Use discount code ODD10 to get 10% off.
*Valid on any purchase over £25 up until Christmas Day.
SHOP SOCKS
OCEAN BOTTLE
This year give a gift that does as good as it looks.
Ocean Bottle is a B Corp certified reusable bottle brand.
With the sale of each Ocean Bottle, 11.4kg of plastic (the equivalent of 1,000 ocean-bound plastic bottles) is collected globally, in coastal areas where plastic pollution is worst. Ocean Bottle work with plastic collection partners Plastic Bank, Plastics for Change and Repurpose Global to actualise this collection.
Gift idea : Who wouldn't love a stunning, sturdy water bottle for when they're out and about? Why not make it extra special and have your partner's name, initials or favourite word engraved onto an Ocean Bottle? Add engraving for FREE with code ODDBOX.
*Offer Valid until December 31st 2023.
SHOP THE RANGE
HOMETHINGS
Did you know that a typical cleaning spray is 95% water packaged in a plastic bottle, and we’re using billions of them to clean our homes. Even the ‘eco’ brands are selling us single-use plastic sprays, dishwasher tabs wrapped in plastic, and laundry detergent packed full of harsh chemicals. Where’s the method in that madness?
Homethings is changing the way the world cleans, with refillable, non-toxic, eco cleaning products. Whether it's Dishthings, Laundrythings, or cleaning sprays, their mission is simple: powerful, planet-positive products that make sense – keeping your home (and our planet) clean.
Gift idea : Lower your carbon AND plastic footprint with £15 off the Starter Bundle. Plant and mineral based, single-use plastic free, and kind to sensitive skin – switch up all of the products under your sink, just in time for the Christmas chaos.
CHECK OUT THE BUNDLE
BEEN LONDON
Named ‘one of the most innovative fashion brands in the world’ by British Vogue, BEEN London is a Hackney-based brand making beautiful, timeless accessories from discarded materials that would otherwise go to landfill - proving that what usually gets discarded can be transformed into beautiful, high-quality products.
They design functional, versatile, and joyful bags that stand the test of time. Also, they offer repairs to keep their bags in circulation as long as possible.
Every one of their bags has a story to tell - making them the perfect gift that the recipient will treasure. Each piece is handcrafted in the UK using recycled materials, including recycled leather made from tannery offcuts, and vegan-friendly AppleSkin™, made from the waste of the apple juice industry.
Gift idea : Give someone a different type of bag for life Exclusive 15% off for Oddbox customers using the discount code ODDBOX15.
*Code must be entered at checkout. Discount applies to full-price items only. Limited to one use per customer. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer valid until 23:59 31st December 2023.
TREAT SOMEONE SPECIAL
TOAST
If you don't already know Toast they set out to make beer that tastes amazing and does amazing things too. That’s why they brew with surplus bread, turning leftover loaves into liquid gold.
What’s more, 100% of their profits go to environmental charities. So buy Mother Nature a round this Christmas and raise a Toast to planet Earth.
Gift idea : Love someone who enjoys better beer? Complete their festive season with a case of Toast beers and enjoy 10% off when you sign up to their newsletter.
RAISE A TOAST
MY CITRON
If you haven’t come across them before, Citron are a leading international brand that offers innovative, functional, and sustainable mealtime products - available to purchase in Next, Fenwick, Debenhams, and more. That means that you can feel good about crossing off your Christmas shopping list in one convenient place, knowing you will be gifting reliable, unique, and beautifully made items that are also good for the planet.
Dive into a world of delightful children's products, from adorable matching sets to charming prints, ensuring the perfect present for every little one in your life. And for that extra touch, you can personalise many of the gifts for free to make them truly special.
Gift idea : From backpacks to water bottles and reusable cutlery sets, Citron has everything you need to get your kids ready for school or even a picnic in the park. Enjoy an exclusive 20% off with the code ODDBOX20.
*Valid from today until midnight, 31st of December.
SEE THE WHOLE RANGE
ODDBOX
Already an Oddboxer and looking for the ultimate gift for the food waste fighters in your life?
Spread your love of the “too odd”, “too small” and “too many” with an Oddbox. Simply add another box to your subscription and have it delivered straight to their home. Your lucky loved ones can then join the mission and start receiving heaps of deliciously odd fruit and veg rescued fresh from the farm.
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