Christmas
is just around the corner and everybody is getting ready to buy gifts for their
friends and loved ones. Since zero waste, eco-friendly and sustainable
are the popular buzzwords this year in most social media channels, why not
inspire your loved ones to start their own zero waste journey by giving them
the following sustainable Christmas gifts.
1. Collapsible Silicone Coffee Cup with Hard
Sleeve
Available
at HerOrganicBeauty in various colors (Php 265)
For
the coffee lovers in your life, this collapsible silicone coffee cup is just
the perfect gift to give. It’s BPA-free (since it’s not made with plastic),
lightweight and portable that it can even fit inside your pocket. You can carry
it around with you when you go to coffee shops that offer discount when you
bring your own coffee cup. The collapsible cup also comes with a cup sleeve so
that you don’t burn your hand while carrying a hot beverage. The sleeve is the
only part of the cup that is made from polypropylene plastic (PP).
2. Collapsible Silicone Food Containers w/ Lid
Available
at HerOrganicBeauty in various colors, sizes and shapes (Php 138 to Php 290)
If
you’re planning to do an exchange gift with your office colleagues, then this
sleek collapsible silicone food container would be very useful as their daily
office lunch box. Since it is collapsible and stackable, it can save space in
their bags or office pedestals. It is also leak-proof, air tight,
microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe. It is BPA-free so it won’t leach chemicals
into your food during storage. Moreover, it can withstand the wear and tear of
general use so silicone food containers have longer lifespan than plastic
microwavable containers. The lid though that comes with this silicone container
is made from polypropylene plastic (PP).
3. Pencil with Plantable Seeds
Available
at HerOrganicBeauty for 4-Pieces in a Pack (Php 105)
Have
you heard of a pencil that can grow into a plant? One of the most innovative
sustainable items I often see on my social media feed is what we called the “plantable” pencils. It looks like an
ordinary pencil but instead of an eraser, it has a gelatin capsule at the tip
of the pencil which contains plant seeds (e.g. basil, mint, tomato, etc.). Once
the pencil is too short to use, you can actually plant it and wait until the
seeds turn into plants. The plantable pencils are also lead-free and 100%
natural & biodegradable, which made them the perfect gift for kids. It’s
also the perfect opportunity to teach kids how to plant at a young age.
4. Reusable Stainless Double-Sided Razor w/
Refillable Blades
Available
at HerOrganicBeauty (Php 100 to Php 270)
It’s
no surprise that most of the personal hygiene products that we use contribute
to our ever growing waste problem – one of these products is disposable plastic
razor. Unknown to most people, disposable razors are quite a challenge to
recycle properly since they are made of several materials – plastic, rubber and
metal blades. In the end, most of the plastic razors will end up in our
landfills and will take hundreds of years to decompose. In contrast, this
stainless-steel razor is more durable and cost-effective since you can just
replace the blades. For the men in your life, this eco-friendly reusable
stainless-steel razor would make a great gift.
5. Refillable & Retractable Bamboo Ballpoint
Pen
Available
at HerOrganicBeauty (Php 65 – whole pen, Php 25 - refill)
When
I was still a student, I used to write a lot so I can’t imagine how many plastic
ballpens I had tossed in the trash since then. Luckily, there are now more
options these days when it comes to more eco-friendly ballpens. For instance,
this ballpoint pen is refillable and made from sustainable bamboo wood. Not
only will you save money from buying ballpen refills, but will also minimize
plastic pollution since the body and the cap are the largest plastic parts of
the ballpen. The actual ink refill though is still a disposable plastic but
it’s already an improvement compared to throwing out the entire ballpen.
Do
you know any other eco-friendly and zero waste gift ideas this holiday season?
Share them on the comment section below J
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