Don't buy these items!

In the spirit of our industry's most famous ad, we decided to retitle our sustainable Christmas gift recommendations with the boldest provocation: don’t buy these items!

Still, if you need to, we hope to offer our sincere advice with a curated selection. All of these sustainable Christmas gifts are sourced from our community (now counting 650,000+ users), and we are also glad to connect you directly with the founders and makers behind this work of craftsmanship after any purchase!

Merry Christmas, from everyone at illuminem! 🎄💚

GOMI – The coolest powerbank, made from waste

Gomi repurposes waste into sleek designs. This gift provides up to 3 full phone charges. And even better, if gomi releases a new model in the future, they promise to turn your item into the latest model.
🏷️ Price: from €75
💡Fun Fact: since 2021 they have saved over 50,000 e-bike cells from going to waste by repurposing them into high-quality, long-lasting power banks and speakers. 
🎁 The perfect gift for: our community members who love design and tech

Patagonia – The stylish Fleece Jacket

Patagonia uses warm, soft, and long-lasting 100% recycled polyester knit fleece to create this jacket. The fabric is dyed using an environmentally friendly process that reduces water, energy, and chemical consumption compared to conventional methods. Even better, it is all manufactured in a Fair Trade Certified™ facility.
🏷️ Price: €150
💡Fun Fact: Patagonia is one of illuminem's Nature100™ companies!
🎁 The perfect gift for: our stylish and outdoorsy community members

Caritas – A donation in the name of others

If you are still thinking about a Christmas gift for the person who has everything, why don't you give a gift to those in need in his name? This year, we partner with Caritas to bring essential resources like food, water, shelter, and medical aid to those in need.
🏷️ Price: from €1
💡Fun Fact: Since the founding of the first Caritas organization in 1897, Caritas has expanded to 200+ countries and territories worldwide, making it the NGO with the most extensive on-ground coverage. 
🎁 The perfect gift for: our community members who focus on social action

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