Comments on: Tips for a socially responsible Christmas

By: Creative Christmas Solutions » Inspiration Bit

Creative Christmas Solutions » Inspiration Bit — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:40:31 +0000

[...] to more laughs, check out Simonne’s warnings on choosing presents. But if you like some more tips for a socially responsible Christmas be sure to check Peter’s post about [...]

By: John Santic

John Santic — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:22:31 +0000

Peter, nice post. I have been exploring alternatives this Christmas as well. How about buying from 10,000 villages? they are a fair trade company that support artizans in developing countries. I have made a trip through there already…

By: Leah

Leah — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 22:22:35 +0000

I like Derek’s idea, invisi-wrap! OR you could hide the gift and give them a clue as to where it is! A present and a game all in one!

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 04:36:40 +0000

Great tip, Julia! I’ve added it to the body of the post.

By: julia

julia — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:16:10 +0000

Another eco tip for christmas is putting your christmas lights (indoor and outdoor) on a timer. No one needs to see your christmas lights at 3am. I’m suprised how many people just leave there lights on on all the time – no need to buy up LED lights if you simply use a timer for the lights you already own.

By: Peter

Peter — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:53:15 +0000

Is that sticky note really necessary?

By: Derek

Derek — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:29:56 +0000

Hey that green zebra book is kinda cool… good find.

As for wrapping – I really hate wrapping gifts. Period. This sounds like an easy way I out. I think this year I’ll just hand people their gift unwrapped with a sticky note attached that reads:

“Your gift is wrapped with eco-friendly invisi-wrap! No paper to throw out, no non-recyleable material to clog up our landfills. Merry Christmas to you and the environment!”

Brilliant.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:24:03 +0000

What a strange idea, that rice thing. I guess whatever gets people food, right? I like the reuseable gift bag idea! I never knew that you couldn’t recycle regular wrapping paper!

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:56:36 +0000

I’ve now updated the post with some wrapping paper tips

By: julia

julia — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:15:18 +0000

Great tips Peter thanks. What about the wrapping paper situation? I’ve been starting to think about the waste of this issue, but at the same time want gifts I give to look nice (ie: not be wrapped like junk in newspaper). Have you come across any useful tips for this?