Out of inspiration for a greener Christmas? Here is our selection of 10 gift ideas that will please your loved ones and at the same time do good for the planet.
Christmas is coming very soon. And who says end-of-year festivities, also says feasts, warm family reunions and above all a mountain of gifts.
For young and old alike, we always tend to do more. But is Christmas really incompatible with a more minimalist, ethical and eco-friendly lifestyle ? With this selection of gifts placed under the sign of eco-design (discover our gallery of ideal gift ideas), we are going to prove to you that it is possible to spoil your loved ones while watching your mode of consumption.
Making the choice to offer eco-design gifts to loved ones means turning to a more responsible purchasing method and accessories with clean and elegant lines. This designation aims to identify products whose design stages have been redesigned in a sustainable manner. From material extraction to revaluation or recycling, the entire product life cycle is studied.
This change demonstrates a general awareness of the depletion of our planet's resources. Choosing to offer an eco-designed gift (also called eco-design) means opting for products whose environmental impact is very much reduced.
In order to reduce your waste, you can choose a compostable gift wrap, reuse it... or even delete it permanently. Boxes, fabrics, newspapers, ribbons will be able to preserve the surprise of the eyes of the chosen one. You can also try the Furoshiki technique, a traditional Japanese gesture that consists of wrapping your presents in a traditional scarf.
Consuming smarter ultimately means making different choices by turning to alternatives in line with your values , or those of the person to whom you are giving a gift, to whom you will certainly please.
More and more brands are offering objects that respect the environment and pay attention to the working conditions of those who manufacture them, Decathlon is one of them . For an (even) greener Christmas, all you need is a little willpower and inspiration.
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