Practical and sustainable Christmas gifts to surprise your family and friends this year

1. The INGRUND blanket

Let's start with a classic favourite that is a must for any household. A gift to offer warmth and comfort to that person you love so much: a blanket for when it gets really cold or for watching a good film on the sofa. There's certainly nothing better than taking care of our loved ones, is there?

So how does this blanket take care of the planet, too? It's very simple. The cotton it's made from comes from more sustainable sources, which means that it is recycled or is grown with less water and fewer pesticides. What's more, when you choose products made from this cotton, you are not only doing your party for the environment, but also improving the quality of life of the farmers who harvest it. 

2. The ALSEDA pouffe

If your loved one is into everything home decor and has a natural taste, and you want to give them a gift that they can enjoy at home, there is nothing better than a gift that matches their style.  

Our recommendation is our ALSEDA pouffe, handwoven by experienced craftspeople who have created a truly unique item. It's made from banana fibre, a renewable material, which means that in the future, it can enjoy a second life, be used for energy recovery and will not generate waste. 

3. SNIDAD and FLADIS baskets

Let's continue with some more original and sustainable gifts. This time, one of these two magnificent baskets is proposed. SNIDAD is made of rattan, another renewable material that we work with here at IKEA. And it's very durable! You can put it anywhere in your home, including humid areas such as the bathroom. It also features miniature damper pads to ensure that it doesn't scratch the floor. 

If you're looking for a basket with slightly smaller dimensions, FLADIS could be the perfect gift for Christmas. This model is handwoven from seagrass, a 100% renewable material.

Both baskets are very useful for storing blankets in the living room, sewing materials, cushions, or whatever you want! They're perfect for holding any other items, too. Whichever model you choose, they will make a lovely surprise!

4. The SOARÉ place mat

Are you looking for a different and sustainable item that is, above all, a veryaffordable gift? We've got something just for you. The SOARÉ place mat is very special because it is handmade from water hyacinth. Do you know what that is? It is an aquatic plant originally from South America that is considered to be one of the most invasive plants in the world. This is why this place mat is made from this plant, which is harvested in tropical waterways so that it doesn't clog the water flow of the rivers in which it grows. It is therefore also 100% renewable.

This is the perfect gift for all those who love cooking, and for everyone who enjoys decorating their tables in a different way during the Christmas season or throughout the year. All this for less than EUR 5. What do you think? 

5. The TROLLBO pendant lamp

Here's a Christmas gift to bring a touch of joy and sustainability to the little ones' bedrooms. The IKEA TROLLBO is a very special lamp, as it will fill any child's room with magic and amusement thanks to its circus-tent design.

What is the feature that makes it more environmentally friendly? Mainly its composition, sinceit is made from plastic recycled from PET bottles. In this way, we decrease the consumption of new raw materials in the manufacturing process, and therefore reduce its environmental impact. Oh! One last detail about this children's lamp: its box can be painted and reused since there are a series of drawings included in its design. We make sure that everything is used! 

Oh! Don't forget to add an LED bulb to this lamp so it will be a 100% environmentally friendly Christmas gift. Did you know that LED light bulbs consume up to 85% less energy and last 20 times longer than traditional incandescent light bulbs? 

6. The SAXBORGA collection

If what you're looking for is a practical, sustainable gift for somebody who loves to keep everything tidy, the products in the SAXBORGA collection are a safe bet. 

They are designed to store those small objects that are always turning up in your home and end up getting lost and disorganised. The first item is a set of jars with lids and a tray. This is a perfect gift, since it can be used for a million different things, such as storing your bathroom accessories, or even as jars for your coffee beans, herbal teas or kitchen spices. They can be used both separately or stacked on top of one another. 

The second of the items that make up this affordable collection is the set of two trays divided into compartments, which are ideal for keeping in the bedroom to store your everyday accessories, such as earrings or a watch, in one place.

And what is it that makes them all so sustainable? The materials that they are made of, in particular, as they are made of cork and glass, both of which are completely recyclable. 

Did you like the SAXBORGA collection? In that case, don't miss out on another collection that is perfect for storing items both in the bathroom and in the bedroom: DRAGAN.

7. Selection of organic coffees and teas

If the person you're buying for is a foodie and loves enjoying a delicious hot beverage, this will be the perfect Christmas gift. 

Why not offer them an exquisite selection of organic teas and coffees? At IKEA, we support the production of sustainable organic foods and drinks. In fact, all these drinks have a UTZ certification, which guarantees that they have been grown according to sustainable methods and that the farmers concerned work in fair conditions.

8. The KNIXHULT table lamp

Let's carry on with our list of Christmas gifts! Before we even created this product, we knew that it had to have the smallest environmental impact possible. Our KNIXHULT table lamp is made of a renewable and extremely accessible material: bamboo.

It's the ideal gift for lovers of this type of material and texture. Its small size means that it can fit in practically any free space in your home and add lots of personality. With its warm light, it conveys a complete sense of peace.

Like the idea of this gift, but have a smaller budget? Check out KNIXHULT's "cousin", the GOTTORP, which will cost you less than EUR 20. 

9. The MUSSELBLOMMA collection

Finally, let's finish off this list of sustainable Christmas gifts with a very special collection, MUSSELBLOMMA, which is made up of four different products.

This is a range of textiles made from plastic collected along the Mediterranean coast and produced in factories in Valencia and Alicante, Spain. Did you know that over 400 boats and 1,500 fishermen have collaborated on this project? It's a really moving story!  

Its objective? To raise awareness about the amount of waste that invades our coastline. The fact is that, every year, some 8,000 tonnes of waste accumulates in the sea. This is why, as you will see, its designs (created by Spanish designer Inma Bermúdez) are inspired precisely by the planet's seas and oceans, explaining its combination of shapes and colours. Every kilo of waste used to produce these textiles means nine kilos less waste in the sea. A truly impressive achievement!

The full range of products in this range can be found below!