Zero waste Christmas – a sustainable and zero waste gift guide

Let the first stone to be thrown by those who have never succumbed to the madness of Christmas presents. Now that we are adults (or maybe not quite?), And giving a gift is inherently associated with caring for others … how would it be if Christmas gifts would not rob us of all our savings and were environmentally friendly. Let’s try zero waste Christmas!

We are doing the challenge – Christmas 2021 under the sign of ecology! Are you in for it?

I created a gift guide for you, i.e. a few ideas for zero waste Christmas presents!

Experience

A good idea for a gift in line with the zero waste go, will be an experience that we can treat to the person to whom we want to give a gift. Such an experience can be a day at the SPA, ceramic workshops, dinner in a restaurant, tasting, yoga session and many more … This type of gift will leave memories that save the planet much more than waste.

Zero waste Christmas gifts

A gift can also be an incentive for a greener lifestyle. Zero waste gifts will be a great idea for people who want to take small steps to care for the planet. If you know that the person you want to give will benefit from the gift, it’s a good idea! It can be a recycled bottle with a replaceable filter, zero waste bags, reusable make-up removal cloths, natural cosmetics …

Homemade delicacies or handmade products

Probably, you may find this idea unusual, but let’s agree, we usually add something sweet to the gifts. Worst of all, always all these delicacies are packed in plastic. An alternative to unhealthy sweets can be preserves you made yourself. Such a gift has little chance of being wasted, and a nice jar can be used by the recipient in many ways.

Do it yourself!

And crème de la crème, which is something for those who have an artistic flair. It’s a great idea to do something yourself. A handmade gift is a gift from the heart! If you can knit, it could be a sweater, gloves, scarf. If you draw or paint – create a work as a gift. There are many examples, and everyone can translate them into their skills … do not be afraid to experiment – the creative process can discover real artists in you, and at the same time you can give your loved ones the most original and personalized zero waste gift.

Meet the needs

If we feel that we want to buy something, there is nothing wrong with that. However, it is important to do it wisely. My suggestion is simply to ask if the recipient needs something. It often happens that we have to buy something. Usually though we put it off until later. The use of such situation will make us buy something that would be purchased sooner or later anyway, and by the way, it is something that is needed, so it will be used.

Package for everyone

One last interesting idea in today’s showcase is the package. Do you know the overwhelming feeling that comes when you find out that you are going to a big family for Christmas and that everyone has to buy even a small thing? Perhaps you are invited to the holidays with your friends? Such a gift will work in many situations! Create a personalized package that can include groceries, wine, Christmas socks and anything else you want to give away. You can arrange the package in such a way that there is something personal for everyone or so that everyone can use it. That is why only creativity limits you!