Green Directory
We can all do our bit in our daily lives to reduce our carbon footprint, be more nature-friendly, reduce resource consumption and support sustainable local businesses.
See our tips for a greener lifestyle and here for your Green New Year's Resolutions
Friends of the Earth
Sustainable gifts and clothing
Friends of the Earth sells gifts that make a difference. They are natural, organic and sustainable. Our clothing is made from organic cotton and everything comes in plastic-free packaging. The range includes t-shirts, jumpers, tote bags, socks, notepads and prints.
Kent Wildlife Trust
Wildlife gifts and products
Kent Wildlife Trust is creating a Wilder Kent, with a vision for restoring nature. You can support this work by adopting a species, which includes information about the projects and a soft toy. They also sell gifts, such as Kent Wildlife Trust products, wildlife books and Beebombs.
Khoa Jewellery
Handmade silver jewellery
Khoa creates silver jewellery embellished with freshwater pearls and semi-precious stones for elegant and sophisticated people to embrace their unique styles. Each piece is inspired by the natural forms and textures which reflect the beauty of nature captured in a moment of contemplation.
Vicky Ellis Designs
Wildlife artwork
Vicky is a Kent-based watercolour artist painting British wildlife, which is reproduced onto products such as greetings cards, wrapping paper, tea towels, cushions, canvas prints and traditional fine art prints. All fabric used is unbleached and natural cotton or linen. All cards and prints are packaged in a compostable wrap.
Simply Home-spun
Handmade silver jewellery
Sandra and Shirley make and sell hand crocheted and knitted clothing, toys and useful household items. They also hand spin locally sourced wool fleeces. Being green and environmentally friendly is central to their ethos and where possible they repurpose, upcycle or reuse materials.
Land Marks
Natural inks made by artist Amanda Thesiger. Quiet colours for drawing and painting
Reflecting seasonal hues, these natural inks are made with oak gall, black walnut and alder buckthorn. Most of the plant materials are sourced in north Kent. Preserved with essential oils, they will last at least a year.
Oxfam’s Online Shop
Ethical new and donated gifts
Find a bargain or a unique treasure in Oxfam’s Online Shop and join thousands of supporters who help to fight poverty and injustice around the world. Choose from thousands of donated and new products or buy a loved one a fun and quirky charity gift from Oxfam Unwrapped.
Mount Ephraim Country House & Gardens
Tickets and gift vouchers
Mount Ephraim Country House & Gardens is a privately-owned family home near Faversham comprising of over 800 acres of woodland, pasture and a fruit farm. At the heart of the estate lies the main house and gardens with stunning views over the surrounding countryside. Tickets (including Season Tickets as Gift Vouchers) are available for 2021.
and for December 2021!!
HOW TO HAVE A GREENER CHRISTMAS
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Shop local and give gifts like crafts, organic hampers, or locally-brewed beer
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Give with love by making your own presents, such as home-made chutneys or chocolates
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Treat family or friends to things they love to do, like cinema & theatre tickets or book vouchers
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Help our wildlife by buying bee-friendly plants or seeds, bird-feeders or planting a tree
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For your own festive food and drink, choose local, seasonal, high-welfare produce
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Avoid plastic packaging and disposable plates and cups, and send e-cards
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Compost your kitchen waste
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Recycle cards and wrapping and check if you can get your tree collected.
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Use this guide to choose palm oil-free Christmas food and help save wild habitats from deforestation
- Before you buy a digital product, look up its repairability score out of 10 at iFixit.co.uk
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Recycle cards and wrapping and check if you can get your tree collected.
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Use this guide to choose palm oil-free Christmas food and help save wild habitats from deforestation
- Before you buy a digital product, look up its repairability score out of 10 at iFixit.co.uk
