The holiday season is a perfect opportunity for gift giving and spending time with friends and family. Sometimes though, we can all go a bit overboard. Use our tips below to help you avoid excess and responsibly dispose of any waste.
Gifts with a difference
Consider gifting your loved ones an experience, edible or sustainable gift, rather than material products. Gifts such as plants, a homemade hamper of yummy treats or a voucher to do something they love, such as a painting class or dinner at a special restaurant, will show that you have put some thought into your gifts and will help reduce waste.
Donating unwanted gifts
If you receive gifts that you don’t have a use for, consider donating them to a charity, such as those below:
- Australian Red Cross Shop
- Big Group Hug
- Brotherhood of St Lawrence Op Shop
- Sacred Heart Mission Op Shop
- Salvation Army
- Save The Children
- St Vincent de Paul Shop
- The Smith Family
Make a list and check it twice
