The holiday season is here — twinkly lights, cosy nights, and endless wrapping paper rolls. But this year, let’s make our gift-giving a little kinder. Christmas shouldn’t mean clutter, plastic, or panic-buying. Instead, it can be filled with small, thoughtful vegan stocking fillers that bring genuine joy and protect the planet.
Whether you’re shopping for a friend, partner, or little one, we’ve rounded up the best eco-friendly, cruelty-free gifts under £20 that’ll make everyone smile — without costing the Earth.
1. The Gift of Goodness: Vegums Gummy Vitamins
Let’s start with the ultimate all-rounder: Vegums gummy vitamins.
Why they’re perfect:
- 100% vegan and cruelty-free
- Plastic-free and compostable packaging
- Naturally flavoured and seriously tasty
- Ideal for adults and kids
From the Iron Gummies that boost winter energy, to Omega-3 Gummies made from algae (not fish!), Vegums make the perfect little stocking filler with substance.
Top tip: Pop a few in a small jar or fabric pouch, tie with a ribbon, and add a personalised note — instant festive cheer!
2. Handmade Soy Candles
A candle is the universal symbol of comfort — and UK brand The Botanical Candle Co. delivers beautifully. Hand-poured in the UK, their soy wax candles come in amber jars, minimal packaging, and a wide range of scents designed to create a cosy, thoughtful atmosphere. Bonus: a recycled-glass jar or refill option makes these even more planet-friendly. Scent suggestion: Cinnamon, orange, and clove — instant Christmas warmth.
3. Vegan Self-Care Mini Set
Think of this as the self-care survival kit everyone needs by mid-December.
UK brand spotlight: Green People offers vegan shampoo and conditioner made in the UK, free from parabens and silicones.
Fill a box or reusable tin with:
- A shampoo or conditioner bar from Green People
- A vegan face mask
- A small essential oil roller
- A few cruelty-free chocolates for good measure
Everything fits neatly into a stocking, looks gorgeous, and feels like a hug in a box.
4. Delicious Vegan Treats
Nothing beats sweet treats on Christmas morning — and UK-based Vegan Town Chocolate is the perfect go-to. Established in the UK, this independent vegan-owned business delivers plant-based confectionery, fudge, and chocolates across the UK.
Try:
- Oat milk truffles
- Vegan fudge
- Nut butter cups
- Chocolate-coated almonds or pretzels
Vegums tip: Wrap them in brown paper or glass jars, tie with twine, and you’ve got a gift that looks expensive — but isn’t.
5. Reusable Everyday Heroes
These are the kind of gifts people actually use — and here at Vegums we offer reusable bamboo cutlery sets and organic cotton tote bags, perfect for zero-waste living.
They’re practical, planet-friendly, and help others make small sustainable switches — which is the best gift of all.
- Stainless steel straws
- Reusable coffee cups
- Bamboo cutlery set from Battle Green
- Cotton produce bags
6. Tiny Plants, Big Smiles
Nothing says “fresh start” like a new plant. Choose small succulents or easy-care herbs like basil or mint — perfect for kitchen windowsills.
You can even reuse old Vegums tubs as mini planters (they’re compostable and cute!). Add a small tag that says, “Grow kindness.”
7. The DIY Voucher Book
Sometimes the best gifts aren’t things at all. Make a mini “voucher book” for your loved ones — printed or handwritten on recycled card.
Ideas include:
- “Breakfast in bed (vegan pancakes included!)”
- “One night of washing up off-duty”
- “A Sunday walk & hot chocolate”
It’s free, thoughtful, and way more personal than another pair of novelty socks.
8. For the Kids (or Big Kids)
Kids love opening their stockings — and there’s plenty of vegan fun for them too.
Try:
- Colouring books printed on recycled paper
- Wooden puzzles or toys from UK ethical brands
- DIY cookie mix jars
- A little pack of Vegums — they’re colourful, chewy, and packed with the good stuff!
Not only do they taste like treats, but they’re good for growing brains, bones, and immune systems.
9. Award-Winning Meadow Tea from Seilich
For something calming, beautiful, and genuinely meaningful, Seilich’s Meadow Blend Tea is a perfect little stocking filler. Made using powerful Scottish botanicals hand-picked from their wildflower meadows in East Lothian, it recently won Artisan Product of the Year at the Scotland Food and Drink Awards.
Seilich is the only Wildlife Friendly Certified company in the UK. Founder Sally Gouldstone (with a PhD in Nature Conservation) uses profits from their products to create even more meadows — supporting bees, butterflies, beetles, and other pollinators.
It’s a gift that tastes good and does good.
If you prefer a different vibe, the Calming and Reviving blends are lovely options too.
Explore the teas: Seilich Meadow Tea
10. Beautifully Crafted Stocking Fillers from Soap Folk
If you’re looking for something handmade, low-waste, and truly gift-worthy, Soap Folk has plenty of options under £20. Their natural cold-process soaps, skincare, and wellbeing treats are made by hand in the Stroud Valleys using only natural ingredients — no palm oil, no unnecessary packaging, and minimal waste at every step.
A few great picks:
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Handmade natural soap bars
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Botanical bath melts
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Mini skincare treats
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Zero-waste accessories
They even donate their soap off-cuts to food banks — which says a lot about their values.
Their products are beautifully packaged and loved by National Trust stores, visitor attractions, and independent boutiques across the UK.
Take a look and pick your favourites: Soap Folk Collection
Kindness Is the Real Gift
It’s easy to feel pressure to buy big, but small, thoughtful gifts often mean more — especially when they align with your values.
From delicious vegan snacks to planet-friendly treats and plastic-free vitamins, this year’s best stocking fillers are all about spreading joy the sustainable way.
So, pour a hot chocolate, pop on some festive tunes, and get creative — because gifts from the heart (and the Earth) are always in season.
Explore Vegums’ vegan, eco-friendly gummies — the perfect stocking filler for every age.
