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Green gifts

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Children's back pack made from re-used juice cartons

If rushing around for gifts a couple of days before Christmas sounds familiar, why not get your festive shopping off to a start now.

Giving yourself plenty of time to pick that perfect present for a loved one will allow you to shop around for the best deals – saving you money – and will make it easier for you to be a ‘greener shopper’. By arranging shopping days with others, you can share transport and if you’re shopping online you can arrange to make a bulk order (perhaps with a friend or two) – that way you save on post and packaging and help reduce the carbon footprint too.

You can be even greener this festive season by choosing gifts that are kinder to the environment. There are lots of unique products out there that have been made from re-used or recycled material, which can make ideal Christmas gifts or stocking fillers.