Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - Page number 45 - May/June 2021

Go green We highlight some of the most environmentally- friendly products on the market – perfect for the conscious consumer BLUE EYED SUN Blue Eyed Sun has launched Bioloco Plant Deluxe Cups, a new climate positive range of eco-friendly reusable cups made from plant sugar. Completely BPA and melamine free, Bioloco Plant Deluxe Cups are both dishwasher safe and microwave safe (except lid). They are fully recyclable and industrially compostable and have a significantly lower carbon footprint than traditional plastics. These stylish reusable cups also also a climate positive product, which means that their carbon footprint is more than offset by investment in carbon reducing projects. Bioloco Plant Deluxe Cups are available in 24 stylish designs and have a capacity of 420ml (14.2 oz) with a re-sealable lid. Bioloco is an environmentally-friendly range of products that aim to help users reduce single waste and minimise their impact on the environment. Sold in threes these beautiful reusable cups are £7.06 each RRP £16.95. Blue Eyed Sun won a total of five awards at the Gift of the Year Awards for a variety of eco-friendly products it distributes exclusively to retailers throughout the UK and Ireland. Other prizes included Best Contemporary Gift and the People’s Choice Award for the Bioloco Loops, the best Ethical Gift Award for the Bioloco Plant Kids Cups, the best Kitchen & Dining gift for Bioloco Plant Lunchpots and the best Own Label category for the bespoke BambooCups for Balmoral. The company was also shortlisted for its new Bamboo Napkins and Organic Cotton Tea Towels. T: +44 (0)1273 823 003 www.blueeyedsun.co.uk BASKETBASKET Ethically handwoven with sustainable dwarf palm leaves in the Atlas Mountains, outside Marrakesh, Morocco, this is a hard working laundry basket, big enough for a family. The beautiful design will complement any bathroom. T: +44 (0)1420 85112 E: sales@basketbasket.co.uk www.basketbasket.co.uk THE SEA SHED The Sea Shed was established in 2018 after moving to St. Ives, Cornwall with the aim to set up a coastal inspired eco-friendly company. The company is dedicated to the ethos of producing a range of quality products, and all of its core products are made in the U.K. It creates a diverse range of collections that have a strong cohesive design theme, which include the following products; Soaps - The premium soaps are exclusively created in the UK and are made with essential oils and fine fragrances. All soaps are triple milled to ensure the smooth texture and exquisite fragrance last to the very end. The soaps are pure vegetable based, vegan friendly, not tested on animals and made from sustainable ingredients. Scented Sachets - All beautifully fragranced sachets are designed and handmade in the UK, using only the very best quality fragrances, to create scents that will enhance everything from wardrobes, cupboards, drawers and even cars. All sachets are printed in the UK using FSC papers. Candles - The candles are manufactured in the UK using soy wax and quality fragrances. Jewellery Cards - All jewellery cards are designed and printed in the UK using paper from responsible sources. Textiles - All textiles are designed, printed and manufactured in the UK. The textiles are made using only water based inks that have virtually no impact on the environment. Gift Sets - The gift sets feature various combinations of the company’s products in FSC card bags and boxes. The team creates all its designs in house, and is constantly being creative and striving to produce the very best UK made, sustainable and quality gift collections possible. E: contact@theseashed.com www.theseashed.com 45 ECO FRIENDLY PRODUCTS