Sustainable Christmas Gift Guide 2026: Upcycled Gifts They'll Actually Keep

Sustainable Christmas Gift Guide 2026: Upcycled Gifts They'll Actually Keep

Looking for a Christmas gift that won't end up in a drawer? Every piece in this guide is handmade by artisans from materials that were headed for landfill: truck inner tubes, motorbike tyres, bike chains, army tents and reclaimed wood. Each one is genuinely one of a kind, and every order is packed by hand in Nottingham.

Jewellery arrives in a luxury gift box, ready to give. UK delivery is free on orders over £50, and international delivery is free over £150. Because everything is made in small batches, popular pieces do sell out before Christmas, so it's worth ordering early.

Gifts for her

Lightweight statement jewellery and bags with a story behind them.

Star necklace hand-cut from a recycled inner tube

Star Inner Tube Necklace, £40

Our best-seller: a bold star hand-cut from a rescued truck inner tube. Featherlight, waterproof and nickel-free.

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Ocean recycled wood necklace with gold-plated chain

Ocean Recycled Wood Necklace, £34

Sea-blue tones on reclaimed furniture-factory wood, with a 24K gold-plated chain. Elegant enough for every day.

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Autumn recycled rubber cuff bracelet

Autumn Rubber Bracelet, £29

A leaf-cut cuff with a metal-free fastening, ideal for anyone with a nickel allergy. Matching earrings available.

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Jalan upcycled crossbody sling bag

Jalan Crossbody Sling Bag, £90

Reclaimed army tent canvas and tyre rubber in a light, water-resistant sling for days out and travel.

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Gifts for him

Hard-wearing everyday pieces with an industrial edge.

Recycled motorbike tyre vegan belt

Motorbike Tyre Belt, £40

Cut from a real motorbike tyre, tread pattern and all. Tough, vegan and built to outlast leather.

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George vegan wallet made from inner tube

George Inner Tube Wallet, £40

A slim billfold with contrast stitching. The rubber softens with use and wipes clean.

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Ben recycled rubber wallet with coin compartment

Ben Wallet with Coin Pocket, £42

For anyone who still carries change: cards, notes and a zipped coin compartment in recycled rubber.

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Upcycled skateboard bearing pendant necklace

Skateboard Bearing Necklace, £28

A real skate bearing set in a reclaimed deck, made by a skater. For skaters past and present.

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Gifts for cyclists and commuters

Made from the very things cyclists wear out: chains and inner tubes.

Recycled bike chain bracelet

Bike Chain Bracelet, £22

Our most-ordered piece: a unisex bracelet made from chains salvaged from Nottingham bike shops.

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Recycled bicycle inner tube vegan belt

Bicycle Inner Tube Belt, £40

A slim, flexible vegan belt made from recycled bicycle inner tubes. The perfect everyday belt for anyone who lives on two wheels.

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Bradley upcycled bike messenger bag

Bradley Bike Messenger Bag, £155

A water-resistant commuter messenger in recycled inner tube, built for the daily ride.

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Colonel vegan water-resistant laptop backpack

Colonel Laptop Backpack, from £155

Reclaimed military canvas and inner tube, with a padded laptop sleeve. Water-resistant and made to last.

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Gifts for travellers

Ranger water-resistant vegan duffle bag

Ranger Duffle Bag, £110

A foldable weekender in reclaimed army canvas: gym bag, cabin bag or weekend away.

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Major vegan crossbody reporter bag

Major Reporter Bag, £85

Compact and water-resistant, with a passport-sized pocket on the back.

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Gifts for the home

Japanese pattern upcycled teak wood coasters

Japanese Pattern Teak Coasters, from £9

Laser-cut from reclaimed teak, each pattern carries its own meaning. Buy one or a set of four.

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Upcycled handmade wooden nibble bowl

Wooden Nibble Bowls, from £14

Hand-turned from teak, rosewood and jackfruit offcuts. Perfect for nuts, dips or festive nibbles.

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Decorating too? Our eco Christmas decorations are hand-cut from inner tubes and last year after year.

Stocking fillers and last-minute gifts

Browse our gifts under £20 for keyrings, coasters and small jewellery. Still not sure? A Paguro gift voucher lets them choose their own piece.

Christmas gifting FAQs

Do your gifts come wrapped?

All jewellery arrives in a luxury gift box, ready to give. Bags and accessories ship in minimal eco packaging.

How quickly do you send orders?

Every order is packed by hand within 1–2 working days. UK standard delivery takes 3–7 working days, and faster tracked options are available at checkout.

Is every piece really one of a kind?

Yes. Because each piece is cut from reclaimed material, the texture, markings and grain vary, so no two are exactly alike.

Who makes your products?

Independent artisan partners in Indonesia, Kenya, Colombia and the UK, many of whom we've worked with for over 12 years.

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Give something with a second life this Christmas

Handcrafted from rescued materials, packed by hand in Nottingham. Free UK delivery over £50.

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