{"id":41887,"date":"2024-11-14T11:21:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T10:21:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/576a3b9d-c801-4191-80a5-6ca4e44ab140"},"modified":"2024-11-14T12:32:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T11:32:47","slug":"brilliant-eco-friendly-advent-calendars-for-the-christmas-countdown","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/gardensillustrated\/rss_feed\/brilliant-eco-friendly-advent-calendars-for-the-christmas-countdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Brilliant eco-friendly advent calendars for the Christmas countdown"},"content":{"rendered":"

Enjoy the build up to Christmas with less waste this December with one of these luxury, eco-friendly advent calendars. <\/p>

By Alice Tuffery\n <\/p>

Published: Thursday, 14 November 2024 at 10:21 AM<\/p>

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Christmas is a time of giving, of extravagance and care-free self-indulgence – but our festivities can have a negative impact on the planet. No one wants the thought of harming the environment to dampen their celebrations, especially before Christmas Day even arrives.<\/p>

Luckily, a huge number of retailers now champion sustainability<\/a>, so we\u2019re spoilt for choice when it comes to buying items like eco-friendly advent calendars.<\/p>

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To save you time, we\u2019ve found the best ones available right now. Say goodbye to the standard bite-sized pieces of chocolate – these ones are packed with a huge variety of different treats, including popcorn, beauty products<\/a> and, of course, gardening supplies<\/a>. Some are even left empty for you to fill with your own goodies, so the options really are endless.<\/p>
The best bit? Investing in an eco-friendly advent calendar doesn\u2019t mean compromising on quality. If you\u2019re looking for luxury, you won\u2019t be disappointed here.<\/p>
Don’t miss our gift guide for kids’ gardening presents<\/a> and ideas for last minute Christmas gifts<\/a>.<\/p>
Here’s our Christmas gift guide for gardening gift ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

<\/div> <\/figure> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-favourite-eco-friendly-advent-calendars\">Our favourite eco-friendly advent calendars<\/h2> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pukka-herbs-tea-advent-calendar\">Pukka Herbs Tea Advent Calendar<\/h3> <div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"> <div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Christmas-Calendar-Premier-Life-Store\/dp\/B0CG7F17FP\/\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{"searchKeywords":"Pukka Herbs tea advent calendar","excludeKeywords":"","priceMin":"","priceMax":""}\"\/> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-landscape_thumbnail\"> <\/figure> <p>Herbal tea drinkers will be eager to get their hands on this quirky, eco-friendly advent calendar from Pukka. Once you\u2019ve got it out of the box, you can unfold it to reveal 24 pockets, each filled with a different organic herbal tea.<\/p> <p>There\u2019s no shortage of unusual flavour combinations here: enjoy blends including \u2018Elderberry and Echinacea\u2019, \u2018Wild Apple and Cinnamon\u2019 and \u2018Turmeric Gold\u2019.<\/p> <p>Despite the festive red, green and gold packaging, this advent calendar is made from recyclable materials. Plus, the tea blends are <a href=\"\/feature\/organic-gardening-yeo-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">organic<\/a>, non-GM and ethically sourced.<\/p> <p>Like all the best advent calendars, you can hang this one up on your wall so you never miss a day.<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"> <div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Christmas-Calendar-Premier-Life-Store\/dp\/B0CG7F17FP\/\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{"searchKeywords":"","excludeKeywords":"","price":"","delta":"50","limit":"4"}\"\/> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-body-shop-share-love-amp-joy-ultimate-advent-calendar\">The Body Shop \u2018Share Love & Joy\u2019 Ultimate Advent Calendar<\/h3> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"> <div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B09GKDCD8Z\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{"searchKeywords":"", "excludeKeywords": "", "priceMin":"", "priceMax":""}\"\/> <\/div> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-landscape_thumbnail\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1077\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2021\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-14-at-12.30.58-PM-6af8d2c.png\" alt=\"Body Shop advent calendar\" class=\"wp-image-93995\"\/> <\/figure> <p>Another indulgent option for anyone after a little bit of luxury, this eco-friendly advent calendar from The Body Shop would make a thoughtful gift.<\/p> <p>As well as 25 goodies, including some full-sized beauty products, the retailer has included an \u2018act of kindness\u2019 inside each box to inspire goodwill during the festive season.<\/p> <p>You\u2019ll have the option either to recycle the calendar once you\u2019ve opened the final treat, or keep the box to store bits and bobs throughout the year. With its detailed illustrations and pop-up characters, it\u2019s certainly worthy of a permanent spot in our cupboards.<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"> <div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B09GKDCD8Z\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{"searchKeywords":"","excludeKeywords":"","price":"","delta":"50","limit":"4"}\"\/> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nkuku-alu-advent-calendar\">Nkuku Alu Advent Calendar<\/h3> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Check availability at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nkuku.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Nkuku<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-landscape_thumbnail\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2021\/11\/Nkuku-Alu-advent-calendar-4b03af2.jpg\" alt=\"Nkuku Alu metal advent calendar attached to the wall\" class=\"wp-image-63846\"\/> <\/figure> <p>When it comes to eco-friendly advent calendars, choosing a reusable one is probably the most sustainable option. And who could resist bringing this one out of storage every year?<\/p> <p>With its beautiful glass and antique brass finish, it\u2019s perfect for storing your own personal treats and treasures throughout the month.<\/p> <p>You\u2019ll find handy key-hole fittings on the back, so you can attach it to the wall for the month of December. Or leave it up all year round as a quirky d\u00e9cor piece.<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"> <div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-title=\"Nkuku Alu advent calendar\" data-config=\"{"searchKeywords":"Nkuku Alu advent calendar","excludeKeywords":"","price":"125","delta":"50","limit":"4"}\"\/> <\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-seeds-advent-calendar\">Seeds Advent Calendar<\/h3> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"> <div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Seeds-Advent-Calendar-2020-Beautiful\/dp\/B08K99ZQK8\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{"searchKeywords":"","excludeKeywords":"","priceMin":"19","priceMax":""}\"\/> <\/div> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-landscape_thumbnail\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2660\" height=\"1496\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2021\/11\/Seeds-Advent-Calendar-a2b6ee5.jpg\" alt=\"Seeds Advent Calendar with box, envelopes, pegs and twine\" class=\"wp-image-63849\"\/> <\/figure> <p>A seed advent calendar would make a fantastic early Christmas gift for anyone who is just getting into gardening.<\/p> <p>Complete with 24 small packs of seeds for <a href=\"\/plants\/download-designer-herb-border\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">herbs<\/a>, fruits and <a href=\"\/plants\/best-vegetables-grow-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vegetables<\/a>, this one makes a great starter kit for those who haven\u2019t yet gathered their own stock of supplies. It also comes with useful instructions for sowing the <a href=\"\/plants\/our-favourite-seed-suppliers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seeds<\/a> and harvesting the produce, alongside cooking tips for whipping up delicious meals.<\/p> <p>Inside, you get 24 seed varieties, packaged in FSC-approved paper, as well as natural jute <a href=\"\/garden-equipment\/best-garden-twine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">twine<\/a> and clothes pegs to string them up in a festive display.<\/p> <p>When you buy this eco-friendly advent calendar, you\u2019re doing your bit to support vulnerable communities, as it\u2019s put together in a workshop for people with disabilities.<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"> <div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Seeds-Advent-Calendar-2020-Beautiful\/dp\/B08K99ZQK8\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{"searchKeywords":"","excludeKeywords":"","price":"19","delta":"50","limit":"4"}\"\/> <\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-montezuma-s-dark-chocolate-advent-calendar\">Montezuma\u2019s Dark Chocolate Advent Calendar<\/h3> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"> <div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Montezumas-Christmas-Organic-Chocolate-Calendar\/dp\/B0B7X46P5B\/\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{"searchKeywords":"","excludeKeywords":"","priceMin":"12","priceMax":""}\"\/> <\/div> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-landscape_thumbnail\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1220\" height=\"738\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2021\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-14-at-11.49.16-AM-9acfed6.png\" alt=\"Montezuma's Advent Calendar\" class=\"wp-image-93991\"\/> <\/figure> <p>For anyone who isn\u2019t quite ready to say goodbye to the classic chocolate advent calendar (count me in), Montezuma\u2019s is here to save the day.<\/p> <p>This pack includes 25 award-winning, rich, dark chocolates. They\u2019re crafted in the UK, vegan-friendly, gluten-free and free from palm oil. Plus, everything comes in recycled and recyclable packaging.<\/p> <p>Montezuma\u2019s also has a Trading Fairly Policy to champion ethical and sustainable practices, and has supported the charity Children on the Edge for over a decade.<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"> <div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Montezumas-Christmas-Organic-Chocolate-Calendar\/dp\/B0B7X46P5B\/\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{"searchKeywords":"","excludeKeywords":"","price":"","delta":"50","limit":"4"}\"\/> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-luxury-24-day-advent-calendar-for-gardeners\">Luxury 24-Day Advent Calendar For Gardeners<\/h3> <p>SQUIRREL_13152714<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2024-11-14-at-10.16.35.png\" alt=\"Luxury 24-Day Advent Calendar For Gardeners\" class=\"wp-image-180501\"\/> <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Luxury 24-Day Advent Calendar For Gardeners <\/figcaption> <\/figure> <p>Any <a href=\"\/garden-advice\/how-to\/edible-garden-grow-plant-taste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">veg patch<\/a> owner or budding gardener would be thrilled with this themed, eco-friendly advent calendar. It comes with 24 vegetable and flower seed varieties, each in an illustrated envelope.<\/p> <p>Useful added extras make this pack special. To help you on your growing journey, there are <a href=\"\/garden-equipment\/tools\/best-plant-labels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plant markers<\/a> and a notebook, as well as <a href=\"\/recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recipe<\/a> cards for when you\u2019re ready to tuck into your produce.<\/p> <p>Also, this advent calendar includes a \u2018grow-your-own Christmas Tree\u2019 for a festive touch.<\/p> <p>SQUIRREL_13152714<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"\/> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-joe-amp-seph-s-vegan-popcorn-advent-calendar\">Joe & Seph’s Vegan Popcorn Advent Calendar<\/h3> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"> <div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Joe-Sephs-Popcorn-Calendar-Contains\/dp\/B07G6C3CBK\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{"searchKeywords":"","excludeKeywords":"","priceMin":"40","priceMax":""}\"\/> <\/div> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"795\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/09\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-28-at-12.30.06-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-159651\"\/> <\/figure> <p>In a twist on the classic chocolate advent calendar, Joe & Seph\u2019s has created this delicious set. You get 24 little packs of popcorn with 19 unique flavours, including Salted Caramel, Toffee Apple and Banoffee Pie.<\/p> <p>As an added bonus, they\u2019re all vegan and free from palm oil and artificial flavours and preservatives. Plus, they come in recyclable packaging and everything is handmade here in the UK.<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"> <div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"> <div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Joe-Sephs-Popcorn-Calendar-Contains\/dp\/B07G6C3CBK\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{"searchKeywords":"","excludeKeywords":"","price":"","delta":"50","limit":"4"}\"\/> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-l-occitane-reusable-advent-calendar\">L\u2019Occitane Reusable Advent Calendar<\/h3> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Check availability at <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.loccitane.com\/reusable-beauty-advent-calendar-95LR1489.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">L’Occitane<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-landscape_thumbnail\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1240\" height=\"826\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2021\/11\/LOCCITANE-Reusable-Advent-Calendar-1-1ef82c3.jpg\" alt=\"L'Occitane advent calendar with products in cotton pockets\" class=\"wp-image-63859\"\/> <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> L’Occitane advent calendar with products in cotton pockets <\/figcaption> <\/figure> <p>If you\u2019d like to treat yourself or a loved one to a bit of luxury, try L\u2019Occitane\u2019s reusable, eco-friendly advent calendar. The pockets, which you can hang up on the wall, are made from cotton and filled with the brand\u2019s most popular toiletries and cosmetics.<\/p> <p>L\u2019Occitane is a brand to keep in mind when shopping sustainably. It collaborates with 130 French farmers and 10,000 pickers to improve the quality and sustainability of its product ingredients. And having already protected 150 different plant species, it\u2019s on a mission to help safeguard 1,000 by 2025.<\/p> <p>Plus, you can recycle empty L\u2019Occitane packaging at any of the brand\u2019s boutiques.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-want-even-more-options\">Want even more options?<\/h2> <p>You’re in luck. Our friends at BBC Wildlife and Countryfile have put together their own selections too.<\/p> <p>There’s something for everybody!<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwildlife.com\/people\/wildlife-themed-advent-calendars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover Wildlife’s nature-themed advent calendar picks<\/a>.<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/reviews\/best-non-chocolate-advent-calendars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Countryfile’s best non-chocolate advent calendars<\/a>.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enjoy the build up to Christmas with less waste this December with one of these luxury, eco-friendly advent calendars. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":41888,"template":"","categories":[1],"acf":{"readingTimeMinutes":"6"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/brilliant-eco-friendly-advent-calendars-for-the-christmas-countdown.jpg",1240,826,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/brilliant-eco-friendly-advent-calendars-for-the-christmas-countdown-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/brilliant-eco-friendly-advent-calendars-for-the-christmas-countdown-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/brilliant-eco-friendly-advent-calendars-for-the-christmas-countdown-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/brilliant-eco-friendly-advent-calendars-for-the-christmas-countdown-1024x682.jpg",800,533,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/brilliant-eco-friendly-advent-calendars-for-the-christmas-countdown.jpg",1240,826,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/brilliant-eco-friendly-advent-calendars-for-the-christmas-countdown.jpg",1240,826,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/gardensillustrated\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Enjoy the build up to Christmas with less waste this December with one of these luxury, eco-friendly advent calendars.","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/gardensillustrated\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/41887"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/gardensillustrated\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/gardensillustrated\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/gardensillustrated\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/gardensillustrated\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41888"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/gardensillustrated\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41887"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/gardensillustrated\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41887"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}