Eco-Friendly Stocking Filler Ideas Under £13 In The UK

One of the most surprisingly popular things I’ve put in my kid’s stockings is paper tape (from £2.95 at &Keep). I’ve been putting a roll in their stockings since they were toddlers, and even though they’re older now, they still love it.

Why? This plastic-free tape is ideal for crafting and sticking, and it’s easy for little hands to tear without the use of scissors.

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I’ve always found that seeds are another great sustainable stocking filler for kids. Paper packs of cress seeds (£1.99 at Thomson & Morgan), in particular, are cheap, and quick and fun to grow.

Alternatively, if you want to make it more special, these sweet festive themed seedball tins (£3.45 from &Keep) are ideal. Once you’ve planted the seeds, your kids can keep their treasures safe in the tins.

My kids loved playdough when they were toddlers, but finding brands that don’t use plastic packaging and glitter (even ‘eco-glitter’ isn’t good for the environment) is tricky.

Thankfully, Sweet Pea Sensory Play (from £4 on Etsy) makes natural play dough packaged in metal tins. You can pick from a range of colours and scents. Plus, you can specify that you don’t want any glitter. Bonus!

My kids always receive a toothbrush in their Christmas stockings. It’s a little reminder from Father Christmas to keep brushing their teeth.

These cute tiny ‘Truthbrushes’ (£5.64 at Bower Collective) are made from bamboo, rather than plastic, and are suitable for children up to around age 8.

I’ve been buying my kids Play In Choc (£2.30 from Ethical Superstore) for their Christmas stockings for the past few years now, and it’s always a hit.

As an eco-friendly alternative to Kinder Eggs, the cardboard box contains two delicious vegan, nut-free, and gluten-free chocolates wrapped in a home-compostable foil, plus a 3D cardboard animal to build. No plastic in sight!

For eco-friendly stocking fillers, I love the brand Cotton Twist (available at The Kid Collective). It makes all kinds of sustainable crafty kits for kids at affordable prices.

Kits include wooden peg doll kits (£3.95) and beautiful wooden friendship bracelet kits (around £3.95). This wooden Christmas jumper decoration kit is a bit more expensive (£12.95), but it comes with pencils, a pencil case and a sharpener that can be reused.

The range of wooden vehicles (£9.95) at Baby Mori is so sweet. Choose from this ambulance or a wooden taxi. Each comes with a wooden figure for extra fun.

Each vehicle is made from FSC-certified wood – meaning it’s sourced from sustainably managed woodland.

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Ethical socks retailer Barekind has a variety of really bright and colourful animal-themed kids’ socks (£7.99) that would make for a fun, eco-friendly stocking filler.

Catering for newborns up to age 9, 10% of profits from the sale of each pair go towards protecting the animal on the socks.

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Finally, these cute little twig pencils (from £6.50 from Etsy) make for a great stocking filler that encourages eco-friendly crafting and colouring sessions.

These plastic-free hair ties (£6.95 at Wild & Stone are a great sustainable alternative to normal hair baubles.

Made from 100% organic cotton and plant-based rubber, with no plastic or metal components, Wild & Stone says these will biodegrade when you are done with them.

This plastic-free shower puff (£2.50 from Green Tulip) makes for a super sustainable stocking filler this Christmas.

Not only is it plastic-free, but it’s also made from organic cotton. Plus, there’s plenty of change from a £5 note. Perfect!

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These beautiful environmental-themed pin badges (£10 each), are made by Aberdeen artist Gabi Reith.

They’re the perfect gift for any environmentalist and the ideal size for stuffing in a stocking.

Find them in the Small Stories Etsy shop.

For sustainable and zero-waste living on the go, this reusable bamboo cutlery set (£7.95 from &Keep) is ideal.

The set comes with all the cutlery you could need in a convenient cotton pouch, which rolls up and fastens with a metal press stud.

This lovely Fairtrade soap dish (£12.00), from Auraque Design on Etsy, is perfect for keeping bars of soap and shampoo bars dry.

The handy rivets drain water away, ensuring that your soap doesn’t sit in a pool of water, making your soap or shampoo bar last so much longer.

Available in a host of colours, to suit any bathroom colour scheme, it’s a great little eco-stocking stuffer!

Talking of soap, if you’re looking to slip a bar of fancy soap into your eco-friendly stocking, then look no further than Kleen Soap (£12.99), available from Bower Collective.

Available in a variety of delicious scents, this handmade soap bar is made using essential oils and other natural ingredients for a squeaky green clean. Each bar is plastic-free, vegan-friendly, and cruelty-free, and is made in the UK.

Let’s face it, even grown-ups love a sweet treat in their stocking come Christmas morning!

My favourite chocolate is Seed & Bean. This delicious palm oil-free chocolate can be picked up for £3.95 a bar at Ethical Superstore.

As well as being palm oil-free, the chocolate is vegan-friendly and organic. Most bars are also Fairtrade certified, and each bar is completely plastic-free, with the wrapper being home-compostable.

This adorable hedgehog washing-up brush (available for £12.99 on Etsy) is a cute addition to any kitchen.

Made from wood, recyclable stainless steel and coconut fibres, it offers plastic-free dishwashing with a smile. It makes for a fun, sustainable stocking filler or Secret Santa gift for someone who likes green cleaning.

This Amnesty International vegan candle (£7.50 at Ethical Superstore) is made in the UK from natural soy wax and scented with amber and tonka bean essential oils. Each candle is plastic-free – packaged in glass and cardboard.

Plus, each purchase supports the work of Amnesty International – an international organisation focused on human rights.

Weleda Skin Food (£9.50 from Ethical Superstore) is a cult sustainable skincare favourite, beloved by celebrities and models, and for good reason. There isn’t a patch of dry skin on your body that this organic and natural wonder can’t sort out.

I feel like I bang on about this product every winter, but dry hands? Scaly elbows? Wind-burned cheeks? Skin Food sorts it. You’re welcome. They’ll love it.

Find my full review of Skin Food here if you need further convincing!

Finally, a shampoo bar from Faith In Nature (£7) is a great addition to any stocking.

These plastic-free and vegan-friendly shampoo bars are available in a range of formulations for specific hair types. Perfect for cutting down on plastic in the bathroom.