Living sustainably during the season of indulgence can be a challenge, but our guide can help you make some small, but worthwhile, changes this December that let you give and give back to your planet!
Old is the new, new
More than two-thirds (68%) of US shoppers plan to set aside part of their holiday budgets for pre-owned items, according to a new survey from mobile marketplace OfferUp.
Gen Z shoppers are especially open to secondhand gift giving, with 83% saying they’ll do so this holiday season.
Giving second-hand gifts is not only good for the piggy bank, it’s also great for the planet too as it gives a product a longer lifespan. You can also find lots of great preloved toys for reasonable prices online and in such good condition, they could have been brought by Santa himself.
Vast experience
Last holiday season, a staggering majority of Americans (92%) hoped for gifted experiences over physical gifts compared to the previous year (77%), according to new data from leading travel booking platform GetYourGuide.
Gifting an experience for your loved ones helps the planet by reducing the demand for physical resources. There are lots of options to choose from that will reduce your Christmas footprint. You could buy tickets to shows, concerts or events. Get creative!
Do your research
Surprises can be lovely, but Christmas day leaves many households teaming with unwanted gifts come December 26. Some of this can be avoided by checking in and finding out what people really want for Xmas. If you are unsure, vouchers are a safe bet. This may seem boring or unthoughtful, but most people would rather receive something they really want rather than be left with items they don’t have use for.
It’s a wrap
When it comes to wrapping your gifts, look for cards and wrapping paper made from sustainable materials such as recycled or sustainably sourced paper. Avoid plastic ribbon and tape or foil-backed wrapping paper. Choose cards or wrapping material that can be recycled (no foil or glitter!) and consider using reusable bags or cloth and non-plastic-pretty ribbon to tie gifts some gifts. They’re fun to unwrap and ribbons can be kept for future crafts or even to adorn hair.
We wish you a happy holiday!
