3. Gift experiences, not things
“Things” can be broken, lost, or become outdated over time. They can be a waste of money. Instead of buying a gift, surprise your loved one with an experience. Plan a fun date, a getaway or a bucket-list adventure and give a gift that you can hold in your memories forever.
4. Choose an ethical gift made from recycled materials
From recycled beach bags to wallets and journals, there are so many thoughtful Christmas gifts to choose from that are environmentally friendly and designed to not end up in the bin. You can find a range of home-grown businesses selling their innovative designs online. The Ethical Gifts website is a great place to start your search.
5. Buy second-hand Christmas gifts
It’s cheaper, it’s good for the environment, and if you pick the right present, more than half of Aussies say they would be happy receiving a second-hand Christmas gift. So before you get sucked into the Christmas sales, if you know what your loved one really wants check out a few second-hand stores first to save your bank account and the environment.
Gift ethically this Christmas
Gifting ethically isn’t as hard as you may first have thought. Simply be mindful about your use of packaging material, the item or experience you are gifting, and its impact on the wellbeing of others in our global community.