December is inseparably associated for everyone with the holiday rush and the search for gifts for loved ones. Every year we ask ourselves what will bring them the most pleasure, but also surprise them. In reality, however, it is not that simple! How can you surprise others with gifts while at the same time not getting caught up in the whirlwind of impulsive pre-holiday shopping? Today, we have prepared 5 ideas and tips for gifts in line with the less waste philosophy.
Interesting gift ideas
Reusable means good
Did you know that Poland is a leader in rankings when it comes to the increase in plastic consumption? This is unfortunately a rather infamous result that is worth changing. If you want to positively change the habits of your loved ones and convince them to adopt a less waste approach, give them something they will be able to use many times for a really long time. An excellent idea is a reusable filter bottle or a thermal mug, which will work perfectly every day – for regular hydration or carrying a delicious coffee during a busy day. Such gifts are extremely versatile and also allow you to limit the generation of new waste. Attach a note to the gift for your loved one, in which you highlight the heroic side of using reusable products. In this category, beeswax wraps are also a great gadget, i.e., food packaging that replaces aluminum foil, which you can purchase in many color versions, or even prepare yourself at home as a gift for others. They have an extremely positive impact on our environment, but they also provide a lot of joy while making them.
Go for BASIC
Who can imagine a wardrobe without a classic white t-shirt or a minimalist undershirt? Such things will work in every wardrobe. Give your loved ones a gift in the form of high-quality BASIC items. They never go out of style and we will be sure that the recipient will definitely wear them. Pay attention to the composition of the product – opt for quality materials. Good choices will be ecological and modern fabrics that maintain their shape for a long time. In ANSIN, we additionally pack our items in accordance with the less waste philosophy, i.e., in cardboard packaging with biodegradable filling.
Treat them to emotions and experiences
The less waste philosophy is strongly connected with minimalism, which is why in one of the points we suggest you focus on sensations, emotions, and experiences in your gifts and give up the material form of the gift. There is nothing better than a unique attraction and time spent together. Although at the present time many entertainment options are limited, you can choose something with a longer usage deadline. Perhaps a ticket to a long-awaited show or a hot air balloon flight? Think about what the person dreams of; you will surely find something for them in their style.
Choose the electronic version
Less waste is primarily about limiting unnecessary waste or production sizes. If you have an electronic version among the variants of a given gift, it will be the best choice for the environment and will certainly please your loved one just as much. Maybe you'll opt for an e-book or an electronic ticket? There are really many possibilities. You can send the gift to your loved one via email – they will definitely be surprised by this form!
Responsible shopping
The last piece of advice is actually the most important: while looking for a gift, focus on peace of mind. Do not allow yourself to make impulsive purchasing decisions. The less waste philosophy is also about consumer responsibility – buy what the person will definitely find useful. If you are not entirely sure what might bring joy to your loved ones, choose a gift in the form of a gift card or voucher. Your loved one will choose their dream item themselves, which they will use with pleasure. At ANSIN, we also have gift cards available in the less waste version, i.e., in the form of electronic shopping vouchers. This way, you combine the tips from points 4 and 5 in one gift!
At the end of the article, we would like to mention one more very important point about gifts, namely their packaging. Did you know that you can also implement creative less waste gifts at this stage? It's nothing difficult. It is enough that you use things you definitely already have at home for packing. You can decorate cardboard boxes with interesting patterns from newspapers or use them as package filling. You will also find many inspirations for ecological gift bags on Pinterest, which we highly recommend.
How did you like these few ideas and tips for responsible gifts for your loved ones? We hope that we have inspired you to buy interesting gifts that support the less waste philosophy and are a good choice for the future of our planet. Let us know what you are preparing for your loved ones this year… or maybe you already have it?
Patrycja from ANSIN
