Christmas 2023: Sustainable gifts for your loved ones
Ho Ho Ho! It's that time of the year! Eco-friendly gifts aren't just a buzzword these days but a thoughtful approach that people are taking to revamp the concept of gift-giving. And as December smells like the Holiday season, ringing the jingle bells with Christmas kickstarting the festivities, here are some sustainable gifts that your loved ones (and the planet) will thank you for!
Plantable color pencils
A gift perfect for children and artists at heart, plantable color pencils are a colorful way to make our planet greener. When these pencils shorten with use, you can plant their stubs containing seeds and watch them sprout into beautiful flowers, vegetables, or fruits. Each pencil contains different seeds, some of which are seasonal while others can be planted year-round.
Upcycled glass cups
The Holiday season becomes more enjoyable and warm when you raise a toast to togetherness and celebrations. With that in mind, gifting your family or friends a set of upcycled cups in which they can relish the season's favorite hot chocolate is a great decision. Pretty and sustainable, these cups are made with waste bottles or glasses that harm the environment if not upcycled.
Homemade or eco-friendly cosmetics
Friends with a beauty queen or a skincare enthusiast? Well, why not make their Christmas special by adding a touch of natural and homemade to their care routine? Many brands follow eco-friendly practices to make cosmetic products, right from the ingredients used to the packaging. If you know their taste well, you can even make some creams, gels, lotions, and soaps at home.
A gourmet or eco-friendly basket
This is the perfect gift for the gourmands at heart. A gourmet or eco-friendly basket featuring organic, ecological, and sustainable foods and beverages can add the right kind of flavor to their Christmas excitement. You can add natural jams, raw honey, dry fruits, detox concoctions, etc. and decorate the basket with X'mas-special accessories (bells and stars) made of eco-friendly materials.
