University Neighbourhoods Association | Mini-Tips for Holiday Gift-Giving

November 30, 2018 News, Sustainability Tips

HOLIDAY GIFTS

Make small changes in how you give this year. Never given tickets as a gift before? What about swapping a couple imported gifts for a couple locally made ones? Every change makes a difference!

CONSIDER GIVING

An experience	Tickets (sports, concerts, movies) Gift certificates (coffee shops, restaurants, spas) Subscriptions to streaming services
Something consumable	Edible gifts (baking, preserves, mincemeat) Personal care products (lotions, soaps, aftershaves)
Something handmade	Check out Pinterest for inspiration + ideas Attend the Etsy Vancouver Market at Wesbrook Community Centre (Dec 1 – 2)

WRAP SMART

Get creative and use paper that is reused and/or can be recycled (newspaper, paper bags, old calendars, maps). Make sure to save gift wrap and ribbons for next year!

COMPOST + RECYCLE

Household Recycling	Paper gift wrap + Cardboard boxes Aluminium food trays Foil candy wrappers
Green Depot	Paper gift wrap + Cardboard boxes Aluminium food trays Foil candy wrappers
Green Bin	All food scraps Fats, oil, and greases (turkey, bacon, etc.) Paper napkins/towels, paper plates

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