Gift Focus - May/Jun 2019 (Issue 113)

67 ECO-FRIENDLY With the huge wave of change as consumers abandon single-use plastic-lined coffee cups in favour of more sustainable, reusable alternatives, Blue Eyed Sun offers an extra-special cup. Deluxe Bamboo SlideCups by chic.mic are beautifully made from sustainable bamboo fibre on the outside and kitchen-grade stainless steel on the inside. They feature a sliding lid, designed by the renowned Karim Rashid, which prevents liquid from spilling. They are sized at 200mm x 50mm and hold up to 400ml of liquid. With nine new additions to the range for 2019, there are 15 on-trend designs available in the collection. The cups are sold to trade in threes. The bamboo fibre collection includes many other exciting eco-friendly gifting products. T: +44 (0)1273 823 003 W: blueeyedsun.co.uk Wraptious is committed to reducing its environmental impact, whether that’s recycling in the office, donating old stock to charity or printing cards on FSC-certified sustainable board. The team regularly gets together to discuss how to improve its environmental impact. As a result, the company is taking a number of steps in 2019. Firstly, Wraptious is launching naked (cellophane-free) cards for all retail orders and as an option for trade to reduce the use of plastic. As of April, Wraptious is partnering with Trees for the Future, a not-for-profit company working to end hunger and poverty for farmers by revitalising degraded lands. This is done through strategic tree planting, which creates sustainable food sources, livestock feed, products to sell, fuel wood and a 400 per cent increase in annual income in four years. Wraptious has pledged three trees for every order a company places – even if it’s just a card. Pictured is the beautiful new Mystic Stag print from Sue Gardner. Her gorgeous, vibrant oil paintings are the perfect way to add a splash of colour to any room. T: +44 (0)1614 302 310 W: wraptious.com The production of PET Yarn is an extraordinary evolution in recycling. Plastic bottles are broken down into a fine fibre that’s suitable for producing a strong yarn. From this, a textile is produced that is highly versatile and suitable for making a variety of useful new products. All of the bottles used would have gone to landfill or ended up in our oceans. For these reasons, Namaste is pleased to expand on its existing PET Yarn offerings. The new Miramar Handloom Kilims are rich, tonal rugs and cushion covers that complement each other perfectly and come in two sizes. Also new is a range of throws featuring on-trend detailing, beautifully crafted knotted fringing trims and a choice of subtle colour schemes, with matching soft cushion covers available to complete the look. All products in the range are made from 100 per cent recycled plastic bottles by GoodWeave registered suppliers. Namaste’s ethically made Fairtrade goods are carefully sourced on the merits of being crafted from eco-friendly, naturally sustainable and recycled materials wherever possible. Other popular eco selections include organic stationery, recycled fabric jewellery, recycled aluminium gift and organic clothing and accessories. T: +44 (0)1756 700 790 W: namaste-uk.com  Gibsons ’ jigsaw puzzles are made from 100 per cent recycled cardboard, with many items manufactured in Britain to ensure the carbon footprint is kept as low. This year, Gibsons has introduced a range of special-edition 1000-piece puzzles made in the UK. Among these is Cream Teas & Queuing , a 100-piece puzzle designed by Val Goldfinch and featuring an illustrated collection of 100 British historical landmarks, quirks and idiosyncrasies. A new collection, The White Logo, has also been released. Manufactured in the UK with the thickest board on the market, the range is presented in compact boxes to reduce unnecessary cardboard waste and secured with paper tabs instead of shrink wrap to avoid plastic waste. In addition, the company’s range of wooden games is fun to play and forest friendly. Available are classic games such as cribbage, Chinese chequers, solitaire and four mini travel games, all made from reforested rubberwood. The rubber trees are only cut down once they are no longer producing rubber, and are immediately replanted with a new tree. T: +44 (0)208 661 8866 W: gibsonsgames.co.uk