Life Kit How to shop for sustainable holiday gifts
Dec 17, 2021
Annalise Griffin, a journalist passionate about sustainability, shares her unique perspective on holiday gift shopping. She discusses the environmental benefits of buying secondhand, emphasizing how it can ease holiday consumption's impact. With practical tips, Annalise highlights the joy of finding thoughtful, thrifted gifts while fostering community connections. She also delves into the pressures of consumerism during the festive season and offers strategies for mindful spending to create a more eco-friendly holiday experience.
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Secondhand Gift Giving
- Annalise Griffin and her husband stopped buying new holiday gifts, opting for secondhand items.
- This started because buying new felt unsatisfying and lacked surprise.
Embrace Secondhand Abundance
- Embrace the abundance of secondhand goods by connecting with your community.
- Utilize resources like Buy Nothing groups, community closets, and secondhand stores.
Kids and Secondhand Gifts
- Griffin's young children currently accept secondhand gifts because it's what they're used to.
- She anticipates future conversations about consumerism as they grow older and see more advertising.