Sustainable Christmas Gift Ideas
There is no denying we are living in an 'epidemic of plastic pollution'.
According to the World Wildlife Fund, on average Australians use 130 kg of plastic per person each year. Only 12% of that's recycled. More frightening still, up to 130,000 tonnes of plastic will find its way into our waterways and into the ocean- endangering marine wildlife.
Studies have also shown that it has begun to enter the food chain and onto our plates.
Collectively our choice to use single use plastics impacts our planet, with the majority ending up in landfills, by the sides of roads, as litter in parks and floating in our oceans for hundreds of years before breaking down into microplastics.
The truth is, plastic is everywhere and it doesn’t disappear.
Since the festive season is just around the corner, we thought it’d be a great idea to share some of our top gift ideas for a sustainable Christmas.
We’ve complied a short list of some must-have products to help reduce your plastic use one small step at a time…
Let's start shopping...
Disposable coffee cup
- Where to buy: Frank Green, KeepCup, Joco, Huskee
Reusable kitchen ware (containers, lunchboxes, cutlery and straws)
- Where to buy: Seed & Sprout, Stasher, Flora & Fauna, Ever Eco, The Wholesome Store, Bio Me
Bees Wax Wraps
- Where to buy: Bee Wrappy, Flora & Fauna, Wrappa, Bio Me
Drink Bottles:
- Where to buy: Swell, Bio Me, Frank Green, Klean Kanteen
Grocery / produce bags:
- Where to buy: The Wholesome Store, Seed & Sprout, Ever Eco
Skin and Beauty
“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.”– Robert Swan, Author
Please note that we are a small team at Goodies and Grains and sustainability is at the forefront of our minds. In saying that, change takes time. We are committed to making changes and appreciate your support and patience during this journey.
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