With the holiday season just around the corner, we’re all scrambling to find the most unique presents for our friends and loved ones. We hear you! We’ve curated a list of 10 sustainable gift options for you this giving season. Your friends & family are sure to appreciate how thoughtful they are for them, and the planet!
A present doesn’t always have to be physical or materialistic. Find an exciting local experience for your loved one to enjoy - a wine or food tasting, a tour around some heritage sites, that deep tissue massage they’ve been longing for. What about an art jamming session? An escape room experience? A cat cafe? How about a bungee jump? There are so many options to choose from! Good luck ;)
The internet is full of wonderful ways to recycle old ‘useless’ things lying around the house. Do your research and have some fun giving these things a second life and making them useful. We’ve picked some ideas below!
This may seem silly but it really is a humbling experience. Find volunteering opportunities near you and take your friends and family for a memorable experience helping those less fortunate than yourselves.
Making a donation to your favourite charity in someone’s name is a great way to remind your friends and family that the holidays are a time for giving back. Plus, nothing can substitue that feel-good factor!
Sometimes the best present is showing someone the way forward. If your city or town is bike-friendly, consider gifting an eco-mode of transport such as a bicycle or scooter to friends and kids. It’s the healthier (and greener) way to get around, not to mention makes for a great New Year’s resolution!
If there's something in particular you know your friend or loved one really really wants, might as well make sure that the product will last a lifetime! Search for products and items with lifetime guarantees or warranty programs. There are even online shopping sites such as Buy Me Once that specialize in listing the most long-lasting and sustainable products available.