Top ten ethical stocking fillers for children from the Eden Project

September 1, 2011

Forget about the batteries this Christmas, the Eden Project in Cornwall has created a range of playful presents that encourage children to go out and have fun by explore the world around them. From den making kits to worm farms, there are gifts for every young adventurer.

The educational charity’s online shop showcases the very best of innovative creations and unique treats – many of which come from Westcountry producers. Each gift is either recycled, organic, sustainable or fairly traded, meaning that they have added value.

Forget the high street rush this year and pick presents for friends and family at www.edenprojectshop.com

Eden project den kit £30

Have fun outside, learn new skills and embrace your sense of adventure with the Eden Den Kit!

Grow weird plants kit £8.75

Have great fun growing weird and wonderful plants with this weird plant kit, which will amaze both friends and family. How about a a square tomato, a prickly scorpion’s-tail or a sensitive mimosa which closes its leaves when you gently touch it.

Kid’s worm farm £12.99

The Wiggo Pod is a prize winning educational tool that teaches children the recycling of food waste using composting worms

Handmade musical instruments from £2

A selection of brilliant fairly traded musical instruments including colourful shakers, recorders, drums, kalimbas and marimbas.

Bug tower from £82

A towering palace of hidey holes, dark corners and bug-friendly crooks and crannies. This unique bug tower can take pride of place in the garden and keep curious kids occupied for hours.

Recycled tyre horse £71.75

Hours of outdoor fun on this eco-friendly garden swing. Made in the UK from a single decommissioned aeroplane tyre, this is eco-creativity at its best.

Recycled paper jigsaw puzzle maker £12.99

This revolutionary toy helps children understand the full process of paper recycling by turning waste paper into their very own jigsaw puzzle.

Solar powered chameleon £17.50

Create 6 different solar powered models including cars, fans and boats, which come to life when exposed to sunlight. Each model has easy to follow step by step instructions to ensure endless hours of fun and education.

Make do kits from £6.50

These cool kits help kids to make new exciting toys from the stuff around them, including play house, car, dolls house and flower making kits

Water-powered clock £10.25

A great way to understand the power of water, this H2O clock has been created to run on the stuff, and only needs filling up every six to 12 months.