Eco-Friendly Easter Gifts for 2023

Plantable cards have seeds embedded into the paper, and are designed to be planted after use to produce vibrant flowers, herbs or vegetables. When the card is planted in soil, the paper composts and the seeds germinate. Simply place in soil, water, and watch the seeds grow!

Want to have a go yourself? Making your own plantable cards is a fun activity to do with your kids over the Easter break.

How to Make Homemade Seed Paper

To make your own seed paper for plantable cards,

• Rip up recycled paper into small pieces and place them into a blender. 
• Cover with water and blend until it forms a pulp.
• Add the seeds to the pulp and stir. 
• Strain the mixture to remove as much moisture as possible.
• Spread out the pulp on a towel on a flat surface, and use a sponge to flatten it and soak up more water. 
• Add another towel on top and (gently) press down to remove excess water.
• Leave to dry for several hours, or overnight. 

Image via PoppyForrestKraft on Etsy.

3. Organic Chocolate Eggs

Easter often means indulging in chocolate eggs. However, many of the traditional eggs are not good for the environment; the UK chocolate industry produces around 2.1 million tonnes of greenhouse gases a year and, at Easter alone, creates an estimated 8,000 tonnes of easter egg waste. Instead, choose organic, fair-trade and low-waste chocolate that has minimal impact on the environment and protects the workers that make it. A great option is Moo Free, who produce ethically sourced, dairy-free and vegan chocolate for all occasions. 

Image via Moo Free Chocolates.

Alternatively, you could fill hollow wooden eggs with your own selection of low-waste treats. Not only can these be decorated, but they can also be reused for Easters to come.

 4. Reusable Easter Basket

One of the most anticipated Easter events is the egg hunt itself. The best thing you can do for the environment is to invest in a reusable basket that you use year after year — even better if you already have a wicker basket that you can repurpose for your egg hunting activities.

It doesn't even need to be an actual basket — you can use an existing item in your house like a toy pail, tote bag or gift box.

How to Make Easter Grass

If you're planning to fill the base of your Easter basket with plastic grass, you can make your own eco-friendly version instead. This is better for the environment, and a fun activity to do with the family over the Easter period.

To make your own easter grass,

• Lay out sheets of newspaper or scrap paper on a flat surface.
• Paint both sides with a thin layer of green paint - you can use other colours if you want a more vibrant Easter basket.
• Once dried, cut into thin strips - around 1cm in width. 
• Tightly twirl each strip around a pencil and unroll for curly paper grass. 

You can even make edible easter grass by mixing shredded coconut with food colouring to mimic the grass texture and colour.

5. Plastic-Free Gifts 

Instead of plastic toys and trinkets, fill your Easter baskets with plastic-free gifts or purchase a premade, eco-friendly hamper. Here are some ideas for what you could gift this Easter: 

• Beeswax Wraps
• Hair Ties
• Body Brush
• Baby Hair Brush
• Reusable Straws
• Coffee Cup

And there you have it! The best eco-friendly gifts to green your Easter celebrations. Got other ideas? Leave a comment below to share your sustainable swaps for the holidays. 

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