Greeting cards are a big part of our culture, which are sent for various occasions, including birthday, Christmas, engagements, new jobs, etc. So it should come as no surprise that the sentiment card industry is worth £1.5bn, according to figures by Ofcom. There is a greetings card for any important moment in our lives, from … Read more
There is nothing better to get you into the mood for Christmas than putting up decorations, right? But most of those decorations are made of plastic. And we all know that plastic is an unsustainable material. Over 90% of plastic is made from fossil fuels. Producing plastic contributes heavily to greenhouse gas emissions, which are … Read more
Gifting is a big part of our culture. Whether for special occasions like birthdays or just because, giving presents is important for our relationships. So when you want to live a more sustainable life, finding sustainable gifts to give is a must. After all, what’s the point of going green yourself, if you then give … Read more
I always loved giving gifts to friends and family. They joy I feel when they opened the present and smiled is just priceless. But in recent years I’ve come to realise that while my gifts were always thoughtful, in that I tried to get something that they would love, sustainability was never in the forefront … Read more
Opening presents isn’t just exciting for kids. But have you ever considered the environmental impact of wrapping paper? We wrap presents to add an element of surprise to gifting and increase the excitement. Indeed, a study has found that if a gift is wrapped, we are more likely to like the present itself. (Howard, 1992) … Read more
Unwrapping a present is an exciting thing that not just children enjoy. But once the gift is revealed what do you do with the now useless paper? If you have ever looked at a pile of torn up wrapping paper and wondered if it can go in the recycle bin or needs to be thrown … Read more
Opening presents brings us back to our childhood days, with the anticipation, excitement and joy. But what happens with the wrapping paper? Well, most of the time it ends up in our general waste bin, because most of it isn’t recyclable. Why? After all, paper can be recycled, right? No, because it’s not necessarily made … Read more
There is no doubt that we have a waste problem. The amount of things we throw away is staggering. According to Waste Direct, we have produced 215 million tonnes of waste in 2024 in the UK alone, 15% of which has come from households. The average person in the UK has generated 1.3 million tonnes … Read more
Any cat owner will know that these beautiful animals love to play. So we buy lots of cat toys to keep them entertained and happy. But most of these toys are made of plastic, which isn’t good for the environment or your cat. When cats play with a toy, they will chew it and lick … Read more
Plastic is everywhere you look. In our homes, cars, buildings, trains, and, sadly, the environment. Our plastic addiction has led to a huge plastic waste problem. According to the Centre for International Environmental Law (CIEL), only 9% of all the plastic that has ever been produced has been recycled. Another 12% has been incinerated. The … Read more