2020 BioTechniques holiday gift guide
It’s that time of year again, and here at BioTechniques we are back to help you find the perfect science-themed gift! Be it for a scientist, a science lover or just for treating yourself (we get it, it’s been a rough year!), we’ve got a selection of sustainable goodies with something for everyone.
This Book Is a Planetarium – Bored in lockdown? With this book, you can explore how things work using the power of paper. In this one 5-page volume, discover the workings of six functional gizmos, including a portable planetarium, a spiralgraph and a never-ending calendar.
Pentatonic X Science Museum wallet – Made from two old plastic bottles, this stylish wallet has space for all the cards and cash you need, while also helping to clean up our planet.
Climate-positive notebook – Bench work can be messy, make sure your notes aren’t with the world’s first climate-positive, waterproof, tear-resistant and wrinkle-free notebook. Made from stone paper, make your contribution to science without contributing to deforestation.
Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Highlights 2020 – Celebrate the natural world with this book of highlights from the Natural History Museum’s (London, UK) Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Women of Science tote bag – Show your support for women in STEM while doing the weekly shop with this tote adorned with the faces of great women in the history of science. Made from 100% recycled canvas, to use single-use plastic bags ever again would just be an insult to their memory!
Reusable Foldable Straw – We all know now that plastic straws are literally the devil. Never be faced with the polypropylene nightmare again with this handy foldable straw, cleaner and case. Plus, it has a whale on it – what’s not to love?
‘This Is What A Scientist Looks Like’ vinyl sticker – Show the world that scientists don’t follow one mold with this sticker from Etsy’s scienceonapostcard store. Also, check out their job role enamel pins to show your scientific specialty pride.
Sea Life Chillys Water Bottle – Keeping you hydrated? Check. Preventing single-use plastic? Check. Contributing to cleaning up the oceans? Also check. This water bottle does it all. Avoid looking like a clown (fish) and impress your colleagues with this turtly great bottle. 10% of the profits of the sale are donated to City to Sea.
Serotonin molecule necklace – give the gift of happy with this necklace featuring the ‘happiness hormone’. Delivered in environmentally friendly packaging, with this necklace it’s happy you – happy planet!
David Attenborough A Life on Our Planet Book – Inspired by the recent Netflix documentary? Read more from the world’s favorite naturalist and see what you can do to help our planet.
WWF Animal adoption – Why not forego the capitalist hellscape of materialistic gifts completely and support the conservation of some of the world’s most endangered animals, as well as their habitats, by adopting an animal with WWF?
Homemade is better than bought, so this year utilize your hidden talents and surprise loved ones with a science gift made by your own fair hand. Why not make your own beeswax wraps (or soy wax if you are vegan), or knit your own science-themed woolen goods? With many how-to guides available for free on the internet, get creative this Christmas!
Still not feeling inspired? Check out our 2019 gift guide for more science gifts!
