‘who on earth cares’ that’s who.
I just got an email from the Australian Conservation Foundation with 5 tips for a sustainable festive season. As I really liked the idea behind tip number one I thought I might post the tips here for everyone.
1. Buy a service, not a product:
To reduce embodied carbon pollution and water consumption, think about buying someone a service – say a voucher for a massage, rather than a massaging appliance. Vouchers for other services, (such as gardening or housecleaning) or film and theatre tickets are also good.
2. Buy gifts that give twice:
Give your friends and family membership to charities, overseas aid groups or environment organisations – such as the Australian Conservation Foundation!
Get someone an ACF membership, see Karma Currency for charity gift voucher ideas or visit Oxfam Unwrapped.
3. Buy carbon offsets:
You can choose the amount you want to spend and offset someone’s car travel, household energy use or airline travel, once-off or for a year. A great gift for people coming from interstate to celebrate the festive season!
4. Get a really green Christmas tree:
Go for an Australian native tree in a pot which you can use year after year, or can plant in the garden after Christmas. Tip: Support the campaign to revive the native Wollemi Pine, an endangered Australian native which makes a great Christmas tree!
5. If you’re organising a get-together with family or friends, check out what you can do to make your event more sustainable here.
Read the rest of the email here.
