![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/669\/2023\/11\/onur-bahcivancilar-wh9I0jokix8-unsplash-1024x680.jpg\")
Secondhand gifts<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\nShop for used goods as presents. It saves you money and saves the planet. It\u2019s easier than ever to shop second hand. There are many online reseller shops that are convenient to use such as Vinted, eBay and Depop. Also, there is a surplus of charity shops in Canterbury. You can often find something you would like at a much cheaper price. It also promotes a circular fashion industry<\/a> which helps the environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/669\/2023\/11\/jeffrey-zhang-oxjxs8n1lQs-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\")
Image description:<\/em> a photograph shot over the top of the Canterbury highstreet, with the Cathedral in the background<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nShop local<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\nShop your local businesses this year. There are many small businesses in and around Canterbury that would appreciate your support. Shopping locally helps the community massively. It also lowers your carbon footprint by cutting down air miles. Here are some of the small businesses in Canterbury: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- The Refillery<\/a> \u2013 have refillable wine and ale and provide lots of \u2018self-care\u2019 products <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wrapped<\/a> \u2013 a variety of colorful gifts including books, games and homeware <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Karma<\/a> \u2013 lots of reworked clothing and vintage gems <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Canterbury Wholefoods<\/a> \u2013 a surplus of food that would make great gifts <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Roly’s Fudge<\/a> \u2013 handmade, fresh fudge <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Canterbury’s Pottery<\/a> \u2013 handmade pottery from dinnerware to d\u00e9cor <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
There are many more you can check out. Have a walk around the city and see what you find! <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/669\/2023\/11\/giulia-bertelli-NZ83iHvAFIk-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\")
Image description:<\/em> skeins of wool atop knitted fabrics<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMake homemade gifts<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\nOnline there are many DIYs to try! Handmade gifts are more thoughtful. Here are some I have found to give you an idea: 20-cheap-easy-homemade-gift-ideas<\/a>, homemade-gift-ideas-1251561<\/a> and handmade-gift-ideas<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/669\/2023\/11\/jeshoots-com-MCm43tSNVhY-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\")
Image description:<\/em> hands holding a festive gift<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nRe-gifting<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\nHave a gift you don\u2019t use or want? Re-gift it to someone you know who will love it. It saves you money and time. Also helps declutter your space as it’s no longer taken up by something you don\u2019t use. Keeping your unwanted gifts in circulation saves it from going to landfills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/669\/2023\/11\/nathan-lemon-W7nbakRx1Ks-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\")
Image description:<\/em> two wrapped brown presents dusted with snow<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nQuality over Quantity\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nChoose gifts that are of higher quality. They will last longer so they don’t have to be replaced regularly. These gifts then don\u2019t end up in the landfill after a couple of months. However, this is often more expensive. Therefore, buy less gifts that you know the receiver will use for years to come.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/669\/2023\/11\/amy-leigh-barnard-N7GfpgDSR0o-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\")
Image description:<\/em> a hand holding up a ticket for the Tower of London in front of the attraction<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nGift an experience for someone<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\nRather than a physical gift, see what activities they might enjoy doing. You can give a ticket to an experience. This reduces physical waste. These gifts also show thoughtfulness and are more meaningful. There are many experiences to choose from. They can vary from a small train ride on a historic steam train or a weekend away. Here is a list of a few more ideas: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Tickets to a concert <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tickets to a play or musical <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- An escape room (there are a few in Canterbury) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Workshop for some arts and crafts such as ceramics, sewing and painting <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
There are many more to choose from. Have a browse online and tailor it to your person. Moreover, you could do the activity with them! Giving them the gift of your time also. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/669\/2023\/11\/kelly-sikkema-UZFnEbvwkzE-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\")
Image description:<\/em> three pairs of earrings hanging from pegs on a wall<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMore ethical online brands<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere are many online brands that are much more sustainable than the fast fashion shops. Buying from a more ethical business will greatly help the planet. Although more ethical brands are often more expensive, this is because garment workers being treated fairly and thus not only help the planet but people too. More ethical brands will commonly have higher quality goods, helping with quality over quantity. Here is a list of a few brands that have good, sustainable practices: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shop local<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\nShop your local businesses this year. There are many small businesses in and around Canterbury that would appreciate your support. Shopping locally helps the community massively. It also lowers your carbon footprint by cutting down air miles. Here are some of the small businesses in Canterbury: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- The Refillery<\/a> \u2013 have refillable wine and ale and provide lots of \u2018self-care\u2019 products <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wrapped<\/a> \u2013 a variety of colorful gifts including books, games and homeware <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Karma<\/a> \u2013 lots of reworked clothing and vintage gems <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Canterbury Wholefoods<\/a> \u2013 a surplus of food that would make great gifts <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Roly’s Fudge<\/a> \u2013 handmade, fresh fudge <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Canterbury’s Pottery<\/a> \u2013 handmade pottery from dinnerware to d\u00e9cor <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
There are many more you can check out. Have a walk around the city and see what you find! <\/p>\n\n\n\nImage description:<\/em> skeins of wool atop knitted fabrics<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMake homemade gifts<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\nOnline there are many DIYs to try! Handmade gifts are more thoughtful. Here are some I have found to give you an idea: 20-cheap-easy-homemade-gift-ideas<\/a>, homemade-gift-ideas-1251561<\/a> and handmade-gift-ideas<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nImage description:<\/em> hands holding a festive gift<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nRe-gifting<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\nHave a gift you don\u2019t use or want? Re-gift it to someone you know who will love it. It saves you money and time. Also helps declutter your space as it’s no longer taken up by something you don\u2019t use. Keeping your unwanted gifts in circulation saves it from going to landfills. <\/p>\n\n\n\nImage description:<\/em> two wrapped brown presents dusted with snow<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nQuality over Quantity\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nChoose gifts that are of higher quality. They will last longer so they don’t have to be replaced regularly. These gifts then don\u2019t end up in the landfill after a couple of months. However, this is often more expensive. Therefore, buy less gifts that you know the receiver will use for years to come.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nImage description:<\/em> a hand holding up a ticket for the Tower of London in front of the attraction<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nGift an experience for someone<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\nRather than a physical gift, see what activities they might enjoy doing. You can give a ticket to an experience. This reduces physical waste. These gifts also show thoughtfulness and are more meaningful. There are many experiences to choose from. They can vary from a small train ride on a historic steam train or a weekend away. Here is a list of a few more ideas: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Tickets to a concert <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tickets to a play or musical <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- An escape room (there are a few in Canterbury) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Workshop for some arts and crafts such as ceramics, sewing and painting <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
There are many more to choose from. Have a browse online and tailor it to your person. Moreover, you could do the activity with them! Giving them the gift of your time also. <\/p>\n\n\n\nImage description:<\/em> three pairs of earrings hanging from pegs on a wall<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMore ethical online brands<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere are many online brands that are much more sustainable than the fast fashion shops. Buying from a more ethical business will greatly help the planet. Although more ethical brands are often more expensive, this is because garment workers being treated fairly and thus not only help the planet but people too. More ethical brands will commonly have higher quality goods, helping with quality over quantity. Here is a list of a few brands that have good, sustainable practices: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many more you can check out. Have a walk around the city and see what you find! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Online there are many DIYs to try! Handmade gifts are more thoughtful. Here are some I have found to give you an idea: 20-cheap-easy-homemade-gift-ideas<\/a>, homemade-gift-ideas-1251561<\/a> and handmade-gift-ideas<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Have a gift you don\u2019t use or want? Re-gift it to someone you know who will love it. It saves you money and time. Also helps declutter your space as it’s no longer taken up by something you don\u2019t use. Keeping your unwanted gifts in circulation saves it from going to landfills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Choose gifts that are of higher quality. They will last longer so they don’t have to be replaced regularly. These gifts then don\u2019t end up in the landfill after a couple of months. However, this is often more expensive. Therefore, buy less gifts that you know the receiver will use for years to come.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rather than a physical gift, see what activities they might enjoy doing. You can give a ticket to an experience. This reduces physical waste. These gifts also show thoughtfulness and are more meaningful. There are many experiences to choose from. They can vary from a small train ride on a historic steam train or a weekend away. Here is a list of a few more ideas: <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many more to choose from. Have a browse online and tailor it to your person. Moreover, you could do the activity with them! Giving them the gift of your time also. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many online brands that are much more sustainable than the fast fashion shops. Buying from a more ethical business will greatly help the planet. Although more ethical brands are often more expensive, this is because garment workers being treated fairly and thus not only help the planet but people too. More ethical brands will commonly have higher quality goods, helping with quality over quantity. Here is a list of a few brands that have good, sustainable practices: <\/p>\n\n\n\nMake homemade gifts<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Re-gifting<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Quality over Quantity\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Gift an experience for someone<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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More ethical online brands<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n