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Eco Gifts Why You Should Give Green This Christmas

Eco Gifts  Why You Should Give Green This Christmas

Christmas is a time for giving, sharing and celebrating

. This year, much like last year, is likely to be a more subdued celebration than it may have been in other years. Consumers are more cautious about how they spend their money. This is not just because there is continued uncertainty about the economy but there is growing concern about where that money goes.

In a recent worldwide survey, 83 % of people globally said they were willing to change their consumption habits if it can help make the world a better place. This growing trend of conscious consumerism will see more and more people choose green this Christmas, choosing eco gifts over and above traditional gifts.

What is an eco gift?

An eco gift can be described as any gift which has environmental and sustainable elements to do. It may be a fair trade gift which supports producers in less developed nations, ensuring they are free from exploitation and are paid a fair price for the goods. Or it may be an organic gift which is free from chemicals and supports sustainable means of production.Eco Gifts  Why You Should Give Green This Christmas


Eco gifts will support the principles of sustainability and low environmental impact.

How can you spot an eco gift if you receive one?

The first give away should be its packaging. An eco gift should like an eco gift. At the very least, its packaging should be recycled, reuseable or biodegradable. It should not come in a big gloss box with big silk ribbons and lots of plastic. That does not mean it will not look stylish. On the contrary, a quality eco gift will look very professional and stylish.

Other tell-tale signs that you have received an eco gift are:

it has been made in Australia

it carries in a certification symbol from one of the seven Australian organic certification bodies

it carries the Fair Trade certification symbol

Why give an eco gift?

Despite the obvious advantages of giving an eco gift that it is more beneficial for the environment, there are lots of other reasons.

Firstly, it really says something about you, the giver. Giving an eco gift, which has been carefully and thoughtfully selected because of its lower impact on the environment, shows that you have integrity. An eco gift shows that you care not just about giving a gift or the recipient, but about the world we live in and our future.

When you buy an eco gift you support something much bigger than the company from which you purchased the gift. You support a whole chain of producers and suppliers.

For example, if the eco gift is a fair trade gift you are taking a stand against exploitation and slave labour and supporting a movement which aims to eradicate these appalling conditions. If the gift is organic, you support more sustainable practices which will one day become mainstream. When you purchase an eco-gift it will have recycled packaging, the gift card may be recycled etc. There are limited suppliers of recycled products like these, mainly because the demand is still for conventional products. Every time you buy an eco gift you create demand for more sustainable products. If the demand is there, producers and suppliers will respond.Eco Gifts  Why You Should Give Green This Christmas


Companies sourcing and selling eco gift are likely to have a strong commitment to environmental and social change. They will almost certainly be committed to supporting local charities and the community.

When you give an eco gift you take a positive step towards making our world a better place, from and environment and a social perspective. You send a powerful message about yourself and your values. You will also feel great that you have made this choice.

Give eco gift this Christmas and make a difference.

by: naturallygifted
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