Turtle Doves Fingerless Gloves £26
These soft, warm fingerless gloves are perfect for keeping hands cosy this winter. Available in a huge range of gorgeous colours – choose bright, pastel or neutrals – they're designed to be worn all day, keeping the wrists warm but leaving fingers free to hold things, take photos or use a phone. Made of cashmere, they're naturally lightweight and comfortable – and look lovely. Turtle Doves is a British company that takes post-consumer textile waste to create new garments and accessories – including by buying fabrics and woolens from charity shops, so supporting the charitable sector.
With Christmas just around the corner, we check out some excellent eco gift ideas that won't cost the Earth
Bear in Mind Hiking Logbook £10.25
These logbooks are journals with a difference. Beautifully made, and the perfect size for slipping into a coat pocket or rucksack, the Hiking Logbook is an ideal way to keep track of countryside walks and more challenging mountain hikes. Made with 100 percent eco-friendly paper that's durable and waterproof – so you can log your hikes, whatever the weather – and an attractive, embossed cover. There's enough space to makes notes about 50 hikes – including sections for recording information about location, weather conditions and terrain – and extra pages at the start of the book for making notes and creating hiking bucketlists. It's quick to fill in, so recording your adventures is never a chore. There are also four other logbooks available – Diving, Restaurants, Backpacking and Road Trip – all of which would make a great gift for a loved one with wanderlust.
Consol Solar Jar £19.90
Offering an environmentally friendly way to light up your home, the Consol Solar Jar harnesses energy from the sun. Place on a sunny windowsill during the day, and at night the jar will produce a beautiful dappled light that's bright enough to read by. What's really lovely about the Consol Solar Jar, though, is that you can use it to display treasures from your travels. Shells, pebbles or small souvenirs can be placed inside the jar and will be lit up at dusk. It also comes with a handy micro-USB port, so you can charge up your light even on dull days. Handmade from recycled, local materials in South Africa, the Consol Solar Jar was originally developed for people in areas without electricity, and the company has provided employment for over 50 previously unemployed men and women from the townships Alexandra and Soweto. A sustainable, durable and high quality gift – that also helps others.
Lonely Planet 101 Ways to Live Well £7.99
An inspiring book that will help 2017 to be a healthier, happier year. Packed with tips and advice for being calmer and more mindful, the book is divided into five sections, covering home, work, play, relationships and travel – so you can find the information you need quickly and easily. The travel section is full of really useful ideas such as natural ways to soothe sunburn and insect bites, tips for coping with long flights and nutrition advice for boosting energy while on the go. Includes yoga, mindfulness and meditation techniques that will slot easily into a busy life.




Holy Lama Yogi Soap £4
With a lovely, lingering fragrance, this handmade soap will conjure up thoughts of far-flung places. Cold-pressed coconut oil has been blended with neem oil and tulsi oil. Both these ingredients have therapeutic properties – they are antifungal, antibacterial and naturally repel insects, making this soap ideal for taking on your travels. A unique, uplifting blend of essential oils includes lavender, geranium, orange, ylang ylang and patchouli – leaving skin soft, healthy and smelling wonderful. The soap produces a luxurious, creamy lather, and is presented in a handmade shell made from the leaf of the areca palm tree. The leaves are shed by the tree naturally – so are a sustainable and eco-friendly packaging.

Bee Good Lip Balm Trio £10
This trio of lovely lip balms will soothe chapped, dry lips. Richly moisturizing, the set contains three delectable balms: raspberry and white chocolate, lime blossom and honey, and vanilla and honey. The rich, replenishing formula in these balms keeps lips soft and smooth for longer – and the small tubes are perfect for travelling or popping in a pocket to keep lips hydrated during outdoor adventures. A tiny amount of balm goes a long way, so each tube will last for ages. Bee Good lip balms, like all other Bee Good products, are made exclusively with British beeswax and honey. They contain no parabens, silicones or synthetic colours.

Green Adventures December 2016
