
Father’s Day is coming up on 20th June. Whatever you buy or do for him shouldn’t cost the earth. Here are a number of Plastic Free Father’s Day tips.
- Give your dad some time
- Spend the day / part of the day with your dad. Or just call him. It may just brighten his day for him to see you / hear you. Go for a bike ride together or a walk in nature.
- Bake him a cake (if he’s local)
- Instead of supermarket-bought plastic-wrapped cake, why not bake your dad a delicious cake and drop it round his house, then enjoy your cake together.
- When sourcing ingredients for your cake, choose items you can buy loose from Steph’s Sustainable Stuff, or fruit from a plastic-free fruit & veg box provider such as Smarties Fruit & Veg. Make an effort to only buy ingredients that are not wrapped in single-use plastic.
- Give him something to look forward to
- Experiences are full of memories, so why not book him an experience to look forward to?
- Cards
- Avoid cards that use glitter and embellishments and those that come in a cellophane wrapper. Our Plastic Free Champion Shop Indie sells some great cards.
- Find some paper and card around the house and make your dad a homemade card with a personalised note
- Sow the seed of love for your dad
- For a cost effective and long lasting gift you could buy him a seedling / plant for your dad to plant in his garden
- Dedicate a song
- Get your dad a mention on his favourite radio show. You can always send him a link to the broadcast to make sure he hasn’t missed it.
- Get your dad a mention on his favourite radio show. You can always send him a link to the broadcast to make sure he hasn’t missed it.
- Plastic free gifts from our amazing Plastic Free Champion businesses
- They need your support, so #ShopLocal and support those Chesterfield independent businesses who are making efforts to reduce single-use plastics. Here are some Father’s Day gift ideas from our Champions:
- Ashgate Preserves
- Delicious handmade fruit vinegars and seasonal preserves using home grown and locally sourced fruits and veg
- Website: www.facebook.com/Ashgatepreserves
- Astra Designs UK
- Gift Cards, geek-fashion hoodies, face masks
- Website: www.geekfashionhq.com
- Crafting Wonders
- Crafty Juju Designs
- Plastic free funky geek fashion fabric face masks, dog collars
- Website: www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyJuJuDesigns
- Crooked Pickle Co
- Delicious plastic-free pickled vegetables & fruit
- Website: https://crookedpickle.co
- Cup & Saucer
- Plastic free loose tea and coffee
- Website: www.cupandsauceronline.co.uk
- Elsie Moss Botanical
- Plastic free, vegan, and natural solid soap, shampoo, and conditioner bars
- OFFER: Father’s Day gift set
- Website: www.elsiemossbotanical.com
- Grandela Artisan Treats
- Plastic free vegan handmade truffles and cheesecakes
- Website: www.facebook.com/GrandelaArtisanTreats
- Hogg Norton
- Delicious homemade fruit liqueurs
- Website: www.hoggnorton.co.uk
- Lollipops Cakes
- Delicious tailored, homemade cakes
- Website: www.facebook.com/Lollipops-cakes-304249783021329
- Me England
- 100% Natural, Handmade Skincare range developed especially for men
- Website: https://www.meengland.co.uk/shop-mens-skincare
- Pebble Moon Crafts
- Handmade personalised pictures and other home decor
- Website: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PebbleMoonCrafts
- Personalised by Wibbz
- Personalised mugs, tote bags and key hooks
- Website: www.personalisedbywibbz.myshopify.com
- Shop Indie
- Plastic free gifts and cards
- Website: https://www.shopindie.co.uk/product-category/by-occasion/fathers-day/
- Steph’s Sustainable Stuff
- Plastic free, zero-waste items for the home
- Website: www.facebook.com/Stephs-Sustainable-Stuff-203648973773888
- The Cheese Factor
- A wide variety of cheeses – all available to be packaged in your own containers. Plastic Free cheeseboards.
- Website: www.cheese-factor.co.uk