The first thing that you need for a plastic-free christmas stocking is an extra large 100% wool sock. As a child, me and my brother would raid our dad’s sock drawer and pick out the biggest, longest sock we could find to hang at the bottom of our beds. These knee-high organic wool Fair-Isle socks from Cambridge Baby would work a treat!
Buying locally from actual shops is always a preference for me, and I’m lucky to live a short train ride away from the wonderful Spotty Herberts in Bath. This year’s goodies include the amazing Cubot, a mini slinky, Play In Choc, a glow-in-the-dark glass marble and a wooden woodpecker. Luckily they are all available online. When you order, specify that you would prefer plastic-free packaging.
Here are a few more ideas to get you started:
- A multicoloured reusable straw
- Bioglitter Pure 100% plastic free glitter
- Kabloom SeedBoms
- Lyra Rainbow Pencil
- Mini Colouring Book
- Whirlwind Spinner
- Holztiger Polar Bear
- Spaceship Top
I haven’t been able to track down any plastic-free Fairtrade chocolate coins yet, except a giant one from Divine, but I think it’s too big for my 5 year old. Please comment below if you’ve got any ideas on this.
And of course, no stocking is complete without a clementine and some nuts in the toe!
Lovely ideas Ruth! Such a good thought