Oh no! Christmas is in 5 days and you haven’t finished buying the Christmas gift for your friends and family. No problem here are 5 easy and foolproof simple yet, unique and eco-friendly presents.
I know how you feel, it happens to me very often too, especially cause I always try to avoid the crowds in the city or buy something useless for this holiday. I’m not a big fan of shopping centres and main streets, during this time of the year. People get mad about getting so many presents for their loved ones, that is a bit overwhelming if you don’t like to get into the Christmas presents rush time.
5 ideas for eco-friendly Christmas presents to make your friends and family more conscious during this festivity
Christmas is definitely one of the biggest festivities of the year, of course not all over the world, but as many as 161 countries all over the globe take part in this holiday (around 80%).
Let’s be honest even though a good part doesn’t really follow this religion, they all love Christmas and the vibes that it brings. Family and friends gather together to have a good time, maybe someone travels from one country to the other just for this reason, maybe someone spends this day in another country they always wanted to visit.
Despite this, one of the main things about Christmas time is the Christmas presents that we exchange during this day. Unfortunately not all of them – correct me if I’m wrong most of them – are not really useful and conscious gifts. Let’s be honest, they last very little, they are not even liked or they end up in a box in your storage.
To avoid this Christmas presents failure and hit your loved ones with the best gift you definitely need to know them a little just to understand what that person might really need or like.
Here are some simple yet eco-friendly and enjoyable Christmas presents for you to do.
1 Book
Even though it might sound so simple, a book as a Christmas present is nearly always a good idea. Nowadays you have so many options in books that the person you are handing this gift doesn’t really need to be a big reader. It’s not only about romance, classics and non-fiction books. A book can be also a cooking book, a photography one, wine or any other thousands of topics that that person might be into.
If you have a friend or some member of your family who’s willing to start the year in a greener and more eco-friendly way, the choices here are many and this will help them find a good and efficient way to do it! So check it up at your nearest bookshop for this kind of book and pack it yourself with some old newspaper. Original and different from the boring red paper wrap.
Here are some ideas for eco-friendly books…
2 Candle
Anyone here who doesn’t like candles? Mmm, I bet it’s difficult right? So go out and search for the scent you like the most.
Soy wax is better and remember to give priority to local businesses to support them too. You can find good ethics shops usually in markets, by asking your friends if they know someone who does homemade candles.
Also, did you know how simple is to make candles yourself? You will literally need only soy wax flakes, jars, wicks, essential oils and dye if you want them coloured. Here is the simple process for you to enjoy making this Christmas present so special for your loved ones and why not, for you too.
3 Experience
Yes, that’s right. Gift an experience. You have that friend who always says to you they would like to try skydiving or food or wine tasting or go to that concert. It is your time then to make your move and buy the tickets as a Christmas present for them.
The ideas here are so many, of course, you might need to know that person well, but in the end who doesn’t like to do something new? Experiences rather than things are a beautiful way to spend good time together and learn and try new things. Even a simple guided tour in your own city can be a good thing to do. Food lovers can enjoy a good dinner at that restaurant they always wanted to try. Someone that you love looks like needs some relaxing time, so book a day in a spa. Or maybe you are a group and you want to try an escape room, enjoy this time together that’s the key to this fantastic Christmas present.
4 Gift a Tree
“We are living in a material world and I’m a material girl” Madonna sings. Indeed we are, but you can just make your little and do something good for the planet. So for this Christmas why don’t you plant a tree for that dearest family member?
Treedom is the first platform in the world that allows you to plant a tree from a distance and follow the story of the project online. Founded in Florence back in 2010, they planted, more than 4.000.000 trees in Africa, South America and Italy. Their philosophy is to realize sustainable ecosystems and allow thousands of farmers to support the initial costs of planting new trees, ensuring food autonomy and income opportunities over time.
Facing climate change for years now, you can do your little and gift it to anyone. Trees are very important for the environment we live in, by planting a tree CO2 emissions can be absorbed by them and make the world better. Of course, make sure to do your part in reducing these emissions too.
5 Worth wearing T-shirt
Do you want to gift something special to your friends and family? Last but not least this is another idea for a Christmas present.
Worth Wearing, is an online platform that promotes and supports causes for NGOs, associations or single individuals and funds their ideas by selling customized T-shirts. All T-shirts are eco-friendly certified, made from soft organic cotton, supplied by Continental Clothing, printed with the newest printing technology “Direct To Garment” and water-based non-toxic colours.
You can create your T-shirt style by using their platform, they aim to create a widespread social awareness network based on e-commerce and provide customers with a way to support and simultaneously spread their causes. As well you can also support one of the existing causes by browsing their website and seeing that maybe your idea is already on one of their T-shirt.
Based in Rome they do shipping in Italy and overseas, so they got you covered. Their website is in Italian but they will be happy to help you understand and create your own style, don’t hesitate to contact them or write me a comment below to support you with the process.
These are my 5 Christmas present ideas for a more conscious and eco-friendly way to share your love through a gift during this festivity.
I hope you like them and I will be delighted to know which one is your favourite, if you have other ideas for Christmas presents leave a comment to share with me and other readers.
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