
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE *UK + beyond edition*
Eco + Conscious Living, Gift Ideas
Each year I put together a list to help you shop the way I would without the stress of having to think of options yourself. I curate this list from…
I talked about this on stories as Clayton started school but I wanted to put it here so you could share and reference it more easily!
Even if nothing changes for you in an area, you might be part of things changing down the line. Explain why you care and see what workarounds you can find, uniform or any area. Yes it can be uncomfortable to be the one who asks if something can be done differently, but you’re not doing it to be difficult, you’re asking to bring needed change. So ask away!
For Clayton I first dug into what was listed by the school. Called the companies, looked at what they made clothes with and where. It wasn’t awful, there was some idea of supply chain but I knew I wanted to be a bit more sure on sourcing and materials. Sadly second hand wasn’t an option with 2020. So a few tips for starting out:
UNIFORM BASICS
Ethical superstore (UK/ROI)
SHOES
Giesswein (US/UK/Europe)
GYM KIT
Ethical superstore (UK/ROI)
GYM PLIMSOLES
Trotters: not overall a brand I choose but they have one great plimsole option.
OUTDOOR SPORT SHOES
Second hand FB marketplace
SCHOOL COAT
Mini Boden Used via eBay
LUNCH BAGS
Used via eBay
Eco lunch box (UK LINK)
Eco Lunch Box (US LINK)
Planet box – much less worth the cost to me but we do use it cos we have it! (US LINK HERE) (UK not available)
Stasher Bag (UK LINK)
Stasher Bag (US LINK)
Hydroflask Water Bottle (US LINK)
SCHOOL COLOURED SWEATER
OrBasics THIS sweater which they currently have in lots of great school basic colours.
SCHOOL COLOURED GYM SHIRT
Hope that helps!
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