11 circular gifts that keep on giving  

The fairy lights are twinkling. The playlists are on repeat. And somewhere between office parties and overbaked cookies, you realise that you still haven’t bought any gifts.

Relax. Step away from the panic cart. This year, gifting doesn’t have to mean stress, waste, or a last-minute panic buy wrapped in disposable plastic. It can actually be something that feels good for the person getting it, and the planet too.

Here’s how to do it right.

The gift that outlasts every trend

Fast fashion looks good for about five minutes. Then it ends up in the back of a drawer. This year, go for gifts that outlast every trend, lasting through countless wears and ready to be reborn when their time’s up. Because style that sticks around is the real flex.

A pair of Mud Jeans, made from recycled denim and ready to be reborn, lasts longer than any seasonal craze. A Nudie Jeans jacket that comes with free repairs for life tells its story one stitch at a time. And Studio Anneloes designs pieces meant to be worn, re-worn, and loved, again and again. And when they’ve had their moment, their Second Love collection gives them another round in the spotlight.

The self-care that cares back

The bathroom shelf does not need more bottles. It needs better choices.

A Greenvines refillable skincare set keeps both ingredients and packaging clean. A Lamazuna solid shampoo or toothpaste bar makes circularity part of the daily routine without sacrificing a single bit of pleasure.

And for a little extra, MORO’s body wash and deodorant are refillable, low-waste, and smell ridiculously good.

Home is where the reusables are

For those who take “home sweet home” seriously.

A GreenPan ceramic pan that stays loyal through countless dinners.

And to keep all that sparkling without guilt, add kitchen rolls from The Good Roll and dish soap from Seepje. These small but mighty extras keep everything clean while making your gift go further.

The tech that knows when to stay

For the friend who loves their gadgets but hates waste, there is a better option.

The Fairphone is built to be repaired and upgraded instead of discarded. It is technology that evolves rather than expires. Add a solar charger or simply the idea that some things are better slowly upgraded than quickly replaced.

That is the future worth unwrapping.

When memories beat material

Give experiences that create memories, not clutter. Tickets to a concert or a local theatre. A pottery or cooking workshop. A train trip to somewhere new. Or simply a dinner with friends where the only rule is “no presents, just presence.”

Moments last longer than most things ever will.

Wrap it like you mean it

All that shiny paper might look festive, but most of it ends up in the bin. Go for something smarter.

Use old newspapers, leftover fabric or simple brown paper tied with string. Add a sprig of rosemary, dried orange peel or a plantable card that grows into wildflowers. Because even wrapping can tell a better story.

The gift that started it all

And of course, no gifting list would be complete without the original symbol of smart giving. The Dopper bottle.

Reusable, recyclable and designed to replace single-use plastic once and for all. Whether you pick the Original or Steel version, it is a small object with a big impact.

You can even customise Doppers for your colleagues and friends or just hand it over as-is and watch the smiles happen.

Give better, not more

The best gifts are not the biggest or the flashiest. They are the ones that mean something. The ones that last. The ones that make a difference, even in small ways.

This year, gift with intention: support local businesses, pick plantable seed-paper greeting cards, and choose things that spark joy without costing the earth.

Happy circular holidays!