Celebrate Christmas more sustainably - here's how!

When you think of sustainable gifts, the first thing that might come to mind is something homemade or local. Homemade gifts are particularly well received by parents or grandparents - they are personal and can be easily made with materials you already have at home.

Giving sustainably can also mean giving your loved ones exactly what they really need and want. Is there something that has been on the wish list for a while?
Then this is the opportunity!

You could also give a sustainable gift in the form of a donation. You donate the amount that you would normally have spent on perhaps useless things to an organization and give the person you want to give a card or a receipt with information about the donation and organization.

Or how about something functional for the garden? An insect hotel, for example - this is a small, wooden house with many small tubes in which insects such as bees can nest. Not only will the house help your garden bloom and look beautiful, it also provides an important habitat for endangered animals . Together with a seed mixture, you can put together a beautiful, truly sustainable gift.

Not just the gifts themselves - the packaging is also more sustainable! Have you ever thought about how much packaging waste is generated worldwide during the Christmas season? According to an article by br.de , around 8,000 tons of packaging waste are generated nationwide on a Christmas Eve. Phew, quite a lot for a few seconds of unpacking fun...
But there are many cool ways to avoid unnecessary paper waste. And you don't have to miss out on the surprise effect.😉

So be careful: newspaper or baking paper . This paper would end up being thrown away anyway - but as wrapping paper it takes on a whole new function before it ends up in the trash.

Another idea comes from Japan: how about using a scarf or cloth for wrapping? This not only looks great, but also makes a really good little add-on for your gift. Maybe wrap a few ribbons around it for decoration?
This method doesn't create unnecessary waste - unless the person can't use another scarf.🧣

Have you ever given a snack basket as a gift?
This is actually a sustainable gift because the contents can be consumed entirely! So how about a vegan snack basket?

The delicious GREENFORCE mixes are cruelty-free and cause far fewer emissions compared to meat products. The powdered form of most of our treats means they do not require a cold chain, making them even more sustainable. Read more about it here.

Hopefully our tips have helped you.
Have fun in this wonderful time!