ChristmasÂ….. with a difference
(PRWEB) September 15, 2005
Spend, spend, spendÂ… eat, eat, eat. The Christmas season is just around the corner with its annual race to excessive consumption and waste.
Over the Christmas period, the UK is estimated to consume over 10 million turkeys and to generate 3 million tonnes of waste. Every man, woman and child will on average receive 17 cards totalling up to 1 billion cards being disposed of. Over 7.5 million Christmas trees will be bought and most of them will be thrown away. An estimated 83 square km of wrapping paper will also be discarded. That is enough to cover an area larger than Guernsey. ( Source: Waste Online)
So why not opt for a green and ethical Christmas and take a more sustainable approach to the holidays?
Buy an organic turkey that has enjoyed a good diet and lived outside rather than in an overcrowded cage. It will taste better and you will be able to keep a clear conscience when serving it on the table. Buy fair-trade chocolate so you can be sure that local cocoa farmers are paid fairly and can also have a good Christmas. Buy less packaged goods, avoid plastic coated gift wrapping so it can easily recycled. Choose recycled paper cards that are made locally. Call your local authority and find out how you can recycle your Christmas tree. You can also buy a tree with roots that can be planted back and used again next year.
In the spirit of goodwill make sure you also buy gifts that make a difference.
Organic and fair-trade clothing is sweatshop-free and benefits the environment. It is a great alternative to mass produced high street goods. Help conserve valuable raw materials by buying gifts made of recycled materials. Organic skincare is free of harmful chemical and will benefit your skin and your health. Sustainable and fair-trade toys will help preserve the environment while ensuring that your kidsÂ’ toys have not been made by other children.
By Nature is bringing you some great inspiration for an ethical Christmas. Our Green Christmas Lifestyle Guide will explain how to waste less while our selection of organic and ethical gifts is full of great ideas for the whole family such as:
RECYCLED AND FAIR-TRADE DININGWARE
ORGANIC, SUSTAINABLE AND FAIR-TRADE TOYS
ORGANIC BEAUTY AND WELLBEING
ORGANIC FASHION FOR WOMEN, CHILDREN AND MEN
Additional information is available from Annabelle Randles
Tel: 0845.456.7689 ~ Fax: 0870 120 6991 ~ ~ www. bynature. co. uk
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