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