A staple under many Christmas trees, beautifully wrapped presents decorated in colourful paper, ribbons, and bows meet the Instagram moment, but those same festive trappings put a big strain on the environment.
Fostering An Eco-Friendly Mindset For Gift Giving
So, why not make the gifts you give even more thoughtful by pursuing eco-friendly options?
What does that mean, exactly? Thinking of “greener gifts” requires a bit of background knowledge into why sustainability is becoming so important. With climate change issues on the rise, it’s up to every individual to do their part and make smarter, more eco-friendly choices. It’s still not too late to turn the climate crisis around, stop overloading landfills, and do what’s right for the planet.
While gift-giving might seem like a small place to start, if you already enjoy doing it, it could be the perfect way to begin reducing your carbon footprint. Let’s look at a few things you can do.