Christmas is the season of giving.
However, many have become conscious about the Christmas presents they buy.
For a sustainable lifestyle, here are some tips to give more consciously this season:
Gift subscriptions
A digital gift subscription is one of the ideal sustainable Christmas gift. Apart from being entirely plastic and packaging-free, stopping materials from ending up in landfills, it can give longer-term enjoyment.
Read also: How To Plan On Getting The Best Christmas Gifts For Your Loved Ones
Invest in reusable essentials
You can make a practical and thoughtful gift by replacing a disposable item with a reusable and sustainable one. Some reusable gift ideas include the following:
- Reusable coffee cups
- Plastic-free water bottles
- Stainless steel lunchbox
- Reusable grocery bags
- Compostable snack bags
Support local businesses
This is a great time of the year to support local businesses and craftspeople.
Handcraft is one of the largest employers of females worldwide, which often enables them to work from home and care for their families while earning an income.
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