At The Collective, sustainability is at the core of everything that we do. As the festive season is just around the corner here are some tips to make your Christmas more sustainable.
By Sophie Cappe, Design and Sustainability Manager, The Collective
A mini department-store that focuses on sustainability - this includes products that have less impact on the environment with a focus on reuse and refurbishment.
Pop-up store 23-25 and 27 South Molton Street, London W1K 5RD
At The Choose Love store, you can only buy items that will go to refugees and displaced people worldwide. Heating fuel, disability support, washing essentials, blanket and sleeping bags etc. You can buy from yourself or in the name of someone else.
You can buy online or at their shop: 15-17 Foubert's Place,
A pop-up store showcasing around 80 brands focusing on sustainability. Open until 22nd of December they also host some workshops and panel discussions.
Every Christmas, around 4,000 tonnes of products arrive in the UK by container from China.
BUY LOCAL
Buying local means you will reduce the carbon footprint associated to the transportation of the product but also support small suppliers and makers from the UK
If you don't have many local stores in your area, you can go on Esty and Not on the High Street and select suppliers only located in the UK.