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The holiday season involves a certain amount
of consumption but you can enjoy the festivities without going overboard or
being Scrooge-like. Christmas
gifts need not be throwaway junk transported halfway round the world. Choosing ethical or local handmade
gifts over mass-produced rubbish works for the gift-giver, receiver and the
wider community.
1. Make your own – There’s something about
winter in the Northern Hemisphere that makes you want to start preserving,
pickling and baking. Make your own
gifts but don’t forget to sterilise the jam jars!
2. Buy ethical – See our earlier post on our Five
Favourite Ethical Brands or shop around for gifts that contribute something
to the community that made them.
3. Buy handmade – Crafting websites like Etsy make it easy to buy handmade gifts. Or try craft markets and Christmas markets. Look for local and sustainable
materials where possible.
4. Make a hamper – Just the thought of
receiving a hamper for Christmas will fill most foodies with joy (hint hint!). Why not visit your local health food
store and fill a hamper with local and organic goodies? Choose a recipient that can be reused
or just a box that can be recycled.
5. Give
your time – Instead of buying a gift, offer some hours of your time
instead. Imagine receiving a
voucher for some hours of babysitting, cleaning or ironing or a dinner party
cooked for you. Or for homemade
cake!
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