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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Andrzej Łukowski

From growing kits to memberships: the best ethical gifts for grandchildren of all ages

Close up of a granddaughter spending time with her grandparents during the holidays
Sprinkle a little festive cheer with a gift from this guide. Photograph: vorDa/Getty Images

As the festive season gets closer, the question of what to buy the grandchildren starts to loom large. Youngsters these days seem to have so much – and who wants to buy yet another toy that’s very loud, very plastic, and will take a gazillion years to decompose when they tire of it? But fear not – here’s a great selection of inexpensive ethical present ideas for grandchildren that’ll maximise magic and minimise guilt this Christmas.

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