AMELIA'S ECO FINDS

HELLO!'s eco-columnist, shares her edit of planet-friendly Christmas present ideas

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The festive season is undoubtedly the most sparkly, joy-filled few weeks of the year - but sadly, it's also the most wasteful, with an estimated £42m worth of unwanted presents thrown away each year.

To stop more gifts being sent to landfill this Christmas, why not opt for a special experience rather than a physical item, or shop from a brand that puts the planet first?

Here's my edit of eco-friendly gifts I'd love to find in my stocking on 25 December.

1. SKÄR ORGANICS CITRON+ CANDLE, £40

Skär is a family-run business whose products are handmade in West Yorkshire using carefully sourced and certified organic ingredients. This candle releases comforting lemongrass and earthy spices such as cedarwood to energise, refresh and bring warmth to a space in the depths of winter. The wax is made by bees with access to pollen and nectar sources from organic vegetation - good news for the bees, as well as for you and your loved ones. skarorganics.com

2. OLVERUM BATH OIL. FROM £29.50

Founded in 1931, Olverum knows a thing or two about crafting wellbeing products to soothe the soul and restore a sense of calm - no matter how busy your festive season. This decadent bath oil is packed with essential oils including rosemary, lavender and geranium to relax the mind and ease tension in the body as you soak in the tub on a cold, wintry evening. uk.olverum.com