12 Eco-Friendly Christmas Crackers for 2023

April 2024 · 5 minute read

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Best linen eco-friendly Christmas crackers

Kate Sproston Design Woodland Reusable Christmas Crackers

Editor’s ChoiceKate Sproston Design Woodland Reusable Christmas Crackers

Best linen eco-friendly Christmas crackers

Kate Sproston Design Woodland Reusable Christmas Crackers

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Made from natural linen and embroidered with satin thread, each reusable cracker is also finished with a pretty green ribbon. Fill them with special gifts, or use them as a place marker at your Christmas dinner table.

You can choose an individual cracker, or opt for a stylish set of six.

MaterialLinen, satin
Eco-credentialsPlastic-free, reusable
How many crackers?Six, or can be purchased individually

Best eco-friendly Christmas cracker with useful gifts

The Little Green Cracker Company Eco Christmas Crackers

The Little Green Cracker Company Eco Christmas Crackers

Best eco-friendly Christmas cracker with useful gifts

The Little Green Cracker Company Eco Christmas Crackers

Along with all the sustainability credentials, these crackers come with gifts your guests will actually use — including a mini soap bar, organic teas and flower seeds. We love the frosty foliage design over this green base, too.

MaterialPaper, raffia ribbon
Eco-credentialsPlastic-free, made from recycled and recyclable materials
How many crackers?Six

Best eco-friendly Christmas crackers with game

Lakeland Who Am I Christmas Crackers

Lakeland Who Am I Christmas Crackers

Best eco-friendly Christmas crackers with game

Lakeland Who Am I Christmas Crackers

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Lakeland’s crackers are made from glitter-free, foil-free, fully recyclable card, and contain a ‘Who Am I?' game to play over dinner. A reusable felt crown and storage bag are also included, so everything can be safely packed away for next year.

MaterialCard, eco-plastic
Eco-credentialsCrackers and gifts are made from recyclable materials and biodegradable eco-plastic. Felt crowns are reusable.
How many crackers?Six

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Best luxury eco-friendly Christmas crackers

Forever Crackers Reusable Cracker

Forever Crackers Reusable Cracker

Best luxury eco-friendly Christmas crackers

Forever Crackers Reusable Cracker

Forever Crackers' reusable designs are pricey (a six pack starts at £155) but they'll add a little luxury to your Christmas table.

They're made from linen and come ready to fill with your own gifts — although there is the option to pre-fill them for an additional charge — and a smart fabric crown.

For an extra £5, you can add a gift tag with your loved ones’ initials.

MaterialSilk
Eco-credentialsPlastic-free, reusable
How many crackers?One, but you can purchase up to six

Best eco-friendly Christmas crackers for dog lovers

Merry Friends Crackers

Merry Friends Crackers

Best eco-friendly Christmas crackers for dog lovers

Merry Friends Crackers

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Dog lovers, these adorable crackers are for you! Part of Dunelm’s fun (and fully recyclable) Merry Friends range, it features pooches looking suitably festive in Christmas hats and jumpers. For just £6, they're a total bargain too.

Inside, you’ll find the traditional hat and a joke — but also a fun snap game to play with the family.

MaterialPaper
Eco-credentialsFully recyclable
How many crackers?Eight

Eco-friendly Christmas crackers with a charity donation

Tom Smith Deluxe Kraft Crackers

Tom Smith Deluxe Kraft Crackers

Eco-friendly Christmas crackers with a charity donation

Tom Smith Deluxe Kraft Crackers

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Encased in these beautiful Christmas crackers sit an assortment of sweet metal gifts. Plus, Tom Smith is supporting the Trussell Trust, a charity focused on putting an end to hunger and poverty throughout the UK, so you’ll not only be helping the environment but this fantastic cause, too.

MaterialPaper, raffia, iron
Eco-credentialsPlastic-free, recyclable, portion of proceeds goes to charity
How many crackers?Eight

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Best eco-friendly Christmas crackers under £10

M&S Christmas Crackers & Charade Game

M&S Christmas Crackers & Charade Game

Best eco-friendly Christmas crackers under £10

M&S Christmas Crackers & Charade Game

For just £7, this twelve-pack of crackers is great-value — and they’re ideal if you’re hosting the whole family. Each cracker comes with a fun charade game that can be enjoyed post-Christmas dinner.

MaterialFSC-certified paper
Eco-credentials:Plastic-free, fully recyclable
How many crackers?12

Best homemade eco-friendly Christmas crackers

LatterLux Personalised Eco Christmas Crackers

LatterLux Personalised Eco Christmas Crackers

Best homemade eco-friendly Christmas crackers

LatterLux Personalised Eco Christmas Crackers

These handmade crackers can be personalised with a name or message in a choice of six different colours. These are fill-your-own so you can add in something you know your loved ones will appreciate.

You can purchase up to 20 crackers, or buy them individually for £8 each.

MaterialCotton, satin
Eco-credentialsPlastic-free, reusable
Number of crackers?Up to 20

Best minimalist eco-friendly Christmas crackers

TheOatHouse Luxury Reusable Crackers

TheOatHouse Luxury Reusable Crackers

Best minimalist eco-friendly Christmas crackers

TheOatHouse Luxury Reusable Crackers

These linen crackers are perfect for those who prefer a more minimal table setting. Each one features ribbon bows and delicate gold bells. There’s an option to add name tags, too.

Act fast if you're tempted though, as they're selling out quickly!

MaterialLinen, grain ribbon
Eco-credentialsPlastic-free, reusable
How many crackers?Two

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Best Fortnum's eco-friendly Christmas crackers

Fortnum & Mason 1707 Crackers

Fortnum & Mason 1707 Crackers

Best Fortnum's eco-friendly Christmas crackers

Fortnum & Mason 1707 Crackers

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Fortnum's has long been our go-to for luxury Christmas crackers and this year's selection hasn’t disappointed. In the brand’s signature Eau de Nil colouring, this set will bring a touch of elegance to any dinner table.

The gifts are sweet too: each cracker contains a recipe from Fortnum’s debut cookbook, along with a mini kitchen utensil to help you whip up a feast.

MaterialPaper, card
Eco-credentialsCracker paper, hat and jokes can be recycled. Ribbons, bows and trims can be reused
How many crackers?Six

Best illustrated eco-friendly Christmas crackers

John Lewis Twelve Days of Christmas Crackers

John Lewis Twelve Days of Christmas Crackers

Best illustrated eco-friendly Christmas crackers

John Lewis Twelve Days of Christmas Crackers

Inspired by the classic carol, these 12 Days of Christmas crackers depict everything from turtle doves to french hens. We're wooed by the whole set, thanks to the quaint illustrations and thoughtful metal gifts (including nail clippers and a yoyo).

John Lewis, which has committed to plastic-free crackers since 2020, has lots more charming designs on offer.

MaterialA mix of FSC-certified materials
Eco-credentialsPlastic-free, made from a mix of FSC-certified materials
How many in a set?12

Best green eco-friendly Christmas crackers

Sophie Allport Festive Forest Christmas Crackers

Sophie Allport Festive Forest Christmas Crackers

Best green eco-friendly Christmas crackers

Sophie Allport Festive Forest Christmas Crackers

Each one of Sophie Allport’s recyclable crackers contains a hat, joke, and a green or blue paper tree decoration. We love the festive design and delicate bows on this deep olive set — perfect for adding a pop of colour to your Christmas tablescape.

MaterialPaper, silk ribbon
Eco-credentialsPlastic-free, recyclable
How many crackers?Six

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