Our Favourite Sustainable Gifts - Singapore Edition

We have rounded up our favourite sustainable and eco-friendly gifts that your friends, family, and the planet will love this Christmas. With excess waste expected to increase by 25 to 30% over the festive period, eco-conscious gifts can be the perfect solution to lowering your environmental impact. It can also lead to more unique and personalised gifts which will always be a win with any family member. 

1. Annual Membership Mandai Wildlife Reserve (Singapore Zoo) - Bring your family closer to nature and enjoy annual admission to Singapore Zoo, River Wonders, Night Safari and free access to Jurong Bird Park with an annual membership. Discover all the wonderful species that inhabit this wildlife reserve whilst teaching your children the importance of conservation and looking after our planet. Find out more here
   
   
   
   
2. Matching family swimwear set from August Society - we love this local sustainable swimwear brand for their flattering eco-friendly swimsuits for women, men and kids. Their high-quality swimwear is made from regenerated waste plastic and recycled plastic bottles and is designed with circularity in mind. Besides, we love any opportunity for our mini-me’s to match ourselves. Check it out here
   
   
   
3. New, past season fashion from Retykle - keep past season items in circulation and out of landfill by purchasing “New with Tag” items from Retykle. At up to 60% off original retail price, you can find your favourite brands at considerable discounts. By finding a new home for these items, you are not only making a more eco-friendly choice but also easing the impact on your wallet! Can’t decide what clothes to gift? Then opt for a Retykle Gift Card instead and let the recipient choose their favourite pieces! Shop our new with tags collection here
   
   
   
4. Oasis skin care - Oasis skin care are makers and curators of fresh, organic and low-waste daily care products, enabling a healthy and planet positive lifestyle. All their products are 100% vegan and don’t contain any nasty chemicals or fillers. On top their packaging is 100% recyclable. We love their kids solid shampoos and fizzy bath bombs. Check it out here
   
   
5. Gift an experience package - for experience gift ideas look no further than Seek Sophie. A one stop shop for all things adventure, nature, arts & crafts and cooking related. Seek Sophie has rounded up the best experiences on offer and made it super simple to book for your tykes. Go on an outdoor survival learning course, make a wooden toy train, or discover an art and music jam, Seek Sophie has you all covered.  
   
   
   
   
6. Staycation at Shangri-La Rasa Resort - Treat the whole family to a staycation at the Shangri-La Rasa Resort. The Rasa Family Fun staycation is from $480++ per night for a family of 2 adults and 2 kids, and includes breakfast, daily dinner at Silver Shell Cafe, 1 hr access to Nestopia (their amazing outdoor playground) and all their sea sport activities. Take advantage of their beach access and children’s pool with a water slide for a whole family fun adventure. Book it here
   
   
   
   
7. My Singapore Alphabet - a great gift idea for little ones is My Singapore Alphabet, a collection of family memories from Singapore which will resonate with parents and children who have experienced this wonderful country. Printed on FSC-certified paper, this book will help educate and reinforce local experiences with young children. Shop the Alphabet Book here
   
   
8. Back to nature - any gifts that will encourage greater time outdoors is always a great way to help kids connect with nature and become more sustainably minded. Perhaps some binoculars, a headlamp or binoculars will give your mini-explorer the incentive they need for greater adventures outdoors. Alternatively bring nature closer to you by purchasing a bird feeder that you can install in a suitable area close to your home. Your tykes will be amazed at what birds come by for a little snack. You can even turn it into a game by creating a list of birds your child needs to spot before ticking it off.
   
   
   
   
9. Make soap and slime - Soaprise organises special workshops for kids where they can learn how to make soap using ready soap bases, colorant and essential oil and then cause a chemical reaction to create slime! Founded by two ladies who believe in the importance of using natural ingredients, you can be sure your kids won’t be exposed to any nasty chemicals but will have the best time getting their hands dirty! Book the workshops here.
   
   
   
   
10. New to you toys from Retykle - children don’t only speed through their wardrobes but also the toys that they play with. There is an unavoidable rotation as they grow older leaving plenty of great toys looking for a new home. Shop new and new to you toys at Retykle and keep these items in circulation. Your children will love a new plaything and won’t even notice that it is preloved. Shop our sustainable toys collection here