Do you really know? How to buy second hand gifts?
Dec 10, 2025
Exploring the benefits of giving pre-loved gifts, it highlights how this approach can significantly reduce waste, tackling the £42 million worth of unwanted holiday gifts dumped in landfills. Tips include finding unique and high-quality second-hand items and customizing vintage clothes for a personal touch. It suggests pairing old and new gifts for a balanced offering and provides online options for quick shopping. Plus, eco-friendly gift wrapping ideas are shared to minimize festive waste.
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Pre-Loved Gifts Cut Holiday Waste
- Gifting pre-loved items helps reduce waste and tackle the £42 million of unwanted Christmas gifts sent to landfill.
- Choosing second-hand gives items new life while lowering seasonal overconsumption.
Be Honest And Personalise Pre-Loved Gifts
- Be honest about gifting second-hand and explain your choice in the card to normalise pre-loved presents.
- Choose original, good-quality items or customise them to make them feel unique and personal.
Pair Old Items With New Extras
- Combine old and new by pairing a pre-loved item with a fresh complementary gift to boost appeal.
- Examples include a novel with a pre-loved jumper or a vintage decanter with a new bottle of wine.