The holidays are upon us! If you ask us, it truly is the most wonderful time of the year. That said, the holiday season can also be a particularly wasteful time of year. With Canadians producing an average of 25% more waste over the holidays, 'tis the season to consider how we can reduce our environmental impact over the holidays.
The holiday season doesn't have to be as wasteful as years passed! Here are a few simple swaps to make your gift-giving more sustainable this year:
1. Give an experience.
Give your loved ones an experience they’ll never forget, rather than a thing they’ll forget they have.
2. Give a gift to pay it forward.
Make a donation on their behalf to a charity that means a lot to them. Is there an initiative they really believe in? Helping others is a great way to feel the holiday spirit.
3. Make a gift.
A homemade gift like a hand-knit scarf, a photo album or a piece of art makes for an unforgettable present. Even a tray of home-baked goods is guaranteed to leave your loved ones smiling.
4. Invest in their future.
Helping loved ones with future investments is a thoughtful approach to gifts that shows you care. Open a savings account, make an investment or buy some bonds and they can watch their gifts grow.
5. Buy a pre-loved gift.
Sometimes, second-hand gifts are the best gifts. When used is as good as new, the choice is clear: opt for the second-hand version of the perfect gift when possible. This doesn't mean omitting the gift you want to give because you can't find it second-hand, but consider searching Marketplace and other online sellers before buying brand new.
6. Support local.
If you do decide to purchase a new item, consider buying local. It helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping and locally produced items typically have less packaging.
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