Looking For Christmas Gift Ideas?

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Here are our tips and ideas for gifts that really give back.

Author Sarah-Indra Jungblut:

Translation Sarah-Indra Jungblut, 12.11.17

You’ve started opening doors on your advent calendar, the first parties of the season have been thrown, the Christmas countdown is on. But take a moment to think before you set off to buy Christmas presents this year.

How about adopting a tree for someone, rather than buying them a plant pot? Or gifting someone your time rather than buying them a bunch of stuff? Or stocking up on fair food, not unwanted knick-knacks? We’ve put together our favourite ideas for original and creative gifts that help other people and the planet: All Give, No Take: Ethical Gift Ideas.

 
 

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