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Give more this Christmas: 13 sustainable festive branded gift ideas

Written by Natasha Ithildin | Oct 18, 2023 12:05:31 PM

Christmas is a time for giving, and we love it!

With the festive season just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about your seasonal gift campaign with the very best in magical festive promotional merchandise. 

Treat yo’elf, your brand, and the planet this festive season with these 13 sustainable festive branded gift ideas. 

In this post, we'll: 

  • Highlight top sustainable Christmas gift ideas that balance eco-credentials with brand appeal.

  • Explain why choosing eco-friendly festive gifts supports smarter, greener corporate gifting.

  • Show how businesses can give meaningful, low-impact gifts to clients and teams.


If you’re looking for more festive fun, why not browse our Christmas range? From sweet treats to products that’ll make you feel super cosy, we’ve got everything you need to make the festive season absolutely tree-mendous for your brand.

 

13 sustainable festive branded gift ideas

Clothing 

1. Bespoke Christmas jumper

Spread your brand this Christmas as well as festive cheer with a bespoke knitted Christmas jumper!

A branded Christmas jumper is the ultimate way to express your brand’s unique sense of humour. Designed, knitted and hand-finished in the UK to produce a high-quality, fun and ethically sustainable garment for your staff and customers. 


2. Oxious’ Bright scarf

Bright is a soft, timeless scarf with a classic herringbone pattern. It’s unisex, in neutral colours, that invites you to enjoy the outdoors, even in the colder months. 

This scarf is created from recycled textiles combined with soft, natural, unbleached cotton.

Read more: 10 must-have Christmas gifts

 

3. Iqoniq hoodie

It’s time to relax and get cosy in this stunning Iqoniq recycled cotton hoodie.

The inside of it is a soft-brushed fleece for extra comfort, plus the rest of the hoodie is made from 100% cotton - 50% recycled and 50% organic.  



4. Iqoniq joggers

Get the full cosy effect with a pair of recycled cotton joggers. Why not pair them with the hoodie for the ultimate luxurious Christmas gift?

 

 

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5. Impact Aware double-knitted beanie

You’ll love this beautiful double-layered beanie, especially now it’s getting colder! 

This knitted beanie contains Polylana® which is a low-impact alternative to 100% acrylic fibre. This means that it takes less energy and water to make the beanie, saving 5.5 litres of water per hat. Also, 2% of the proceeds of each Impact product sold will be donated to Water.org.

Read more: You’re going to LOVE these cosy sustainable clothing brands

 

Festive giveaways

6.  Seeded paper Christmas ornament

Tear it, plant it and watch it grow! 


7. Eco cracker box -Lindor chocolate

This little cracker doesn’t include the hat or the bad jokes (we’ll leave those to you), but it does come filled with three of the nation’s favourite chocolates.

 

Read more: Watch these big brand Christmas adverts for festive marketing inspiration

 

8. Hot chocolate

This is the hot chocolate survival kit you never knew you needed. This plastic-free gift pack contains x2 mini shortbread biscuits, x1 pack of mini marshmallows and x1 hot chocolate sachet. Perfect for a mailing campaign as they fit right through a letterbox. Snuggle up under your new blanket and enjoy the perfect cup of cocoa this winter.

Read more: 14 sustainable giveaways to get REALLY excited about

Feel good gifts

9. Ocean bottle

Hydration is a gift in itself, but if you can also support a worthwhile brand, quenching your thirst has never felt better. With the sale of every ocean bottle, together we'll be able to fund the collection of 11.4kgs of plastic (the equivalent of 1000 plastic bottles). 

Read more: A deep dive into what's new with Ocean Bottle


10. Circular and Co. coffee cup

It’s the world's first reusable cup made from other cups! It’s 100% leakproof with 360° drinking potential, making it the perfect festive gift.

 

 

Read more: Here’s why we love Circular & Co.

 

11. Power a Life Wee PAL charger

The perfect gift for the tech fanatic in your life! Keep their phone nice and charged over the holiday period, whilst gifting a solar light to a child in need.

 

Read more: Why we love Power A Life: 10 years on



12. Oxious’ circular soap

Feel squeaky clean with this 100% circular soap. It’s made from leftovers from soap production, as well as olive oil that’s past its expiry date. The olive oil is no longer suitable for eating, but excellent for cleaning. And did we mention it's handmade in the Netherlands? Eco-friendly AND a bestseller. 



13. HARMONY all seasons cloth

Beautiful as a shawl, a blanket on the sofa, or as a luxurious (hammam) cloth. This multi-purpose Harmony is a soft and stylish fabric. The cloth is handmade by women in a small Turkish village and consists of recycled textiles, combined with soft unbleached cotton. Harmony symbolises harmony between man and nature.

 

Read more: Here’s why we love Oxious

Give more this Christmas…

…and waste less! By supporting brands that are doing better for the planet, or by practising conscious gifting, you really are doing the world of good. 

If you’re looking for more festive fun, why not browse our Christmas range? From sweet treats to products that’ll make you feel super cosy, we’ve got everything you need to make the festive season absolutely tree-mendous for your brand.

FAQs on sustainable corporate Christmas gifts

Q: What makes a Christmas gift “sustainable”?

A: It’s made from eco-friendly materials, designed for long-term use, and produced with minimal environmental impact.

Q: Why should businesses choose sustainable festive gifts?

A: They cut waste, reflect conscious values, and show recipients you care about more than just seasonal sparkle.

Q: Are sustainable Christmas gifts more expensive?

A: Not necessarily - many eco-friendly options are competitively priced, especially when bought in bulk.

Q: What are easy, sustainable gift ideas for corporate gifting?

A: Reusable drinkware, recycled textiles, plantable cards, bamboo accessories, and responsibly sourced festive treats.

Q: How can companies ensure their gifts stay eco-friendly during delivery?

A: Use recycled packaging, minimal fillers, carbon-efficient shipping, and avoid unnecessary plastics.