Ethical Christmas Gifts: all you need to know

Looking for ethical Christmas gifts? A lot can be said about a person by the gifts they give. Be inspired by our ethical gift-giving guide. It doesn’t matter if, to you, ‘ethical’ refers to sustainable, fairtrade, eco friendly, zero waste, or supporting local communities. mycause has the perfect list of environmentally and socially-conscious gifts right here. Do away with panic and guilt as you thoughtfully hand-pick ethical gifts this holiday season.

How to give ethical Christmas gifts

Giving ethical Christmas gifts is thankfully easy. It’s even possible to tick every meaning of the word ethical. Are you ready? Charity Christmas gifts are the only truly ethical gift to give! Put simply, donating to charity is the best way to provide a socially and environmentally-conscious gift that also makes everyone involved feel good. Charities need our help now more than ever. Across Australia, they have had an increasing number of people registering for services, and charities are struggling to meet demand.

How you choose to give your charity Christmas gift is up to you. You could choose to give directly to a charity or give in the form of a Donation Gift Card or Voucher. Donation Gift Cards and Vouchers are plastic-free (because they are virtual), personal, and genuinely change lives. Recipient’s receive a lovely email with their Donation Gift e-Card or Voucher and you’ll receive a digital tax receipt. It’s that easy. See the next section of our guide for help on narrowing down your choices from the thousands of charities to choose from on mycause.

How to choose your ethical Christmas gift

When it comes to choosing your ethical christmas gift, the number of charities to choose from can be overwhelming. A comprehensive list of over 6,000 charities and not-for-profits can be accessed on the mycause website. With the search function, however, you can filter to easily find the organisations and issues you’re most passionate about. Here are some ideas for picking your ethical Christmas gifts.

1. Support communities doing it tough

Think of charities who are on the ground supporting communities during these difficult times. You may choose a community that has meaning to your recipient, or yourself. Simply type communities in the search field for a list of charities helping a variety of groups. For example, Australian Communities Foundation is aiming to build a fairer and more sustainable Australia. Strong Communities is a not for profit, social enterprise promoting wellness for children, parents, families and organisations in regional and remote communities. There are many more to choose from.

2. Get behind your favourite charity or Not for Profit

You may have a favourite charity or know who your recipient likes to donate to. That makes your choice easy and you can get straight into choosing a beautiful graphic for your e-card or voucher. 

3. Spread your eco warrior wings

Spread your eco warrior wings this Christmas by supporting an organisation such as Greenpeace, or The Centre For Ecological Learning. CEL provides Earth-based, immersive, educational experiences for all ages that deepen our relationship with ourselves and the natural world, towards more sustainable lifestyles and communities. 

4. Share the joy of Christmas charity gifts

You can share the joy of Christmas charity gifts by making the ethical and rewarding choice of giving a Donation Gift Voucher. When you purchase a Donation Gift Voucher, your recipient gets to pick the charity your donation will go to. This is handy when you’re unsure which issue they would most like to tackle at that moment. However, most of all it For Donation Gift Cards, you choose the charity. 

You can’t go wrong if you remember, ethical Christmas gifts have a positive impact on the planet or a community. You can follow this philosophy year-round. Get started giving your ethical charity gift and view the stunning mycause range of cards for any occasion