Christmas is generally regarded as a time of reflection, charity and joy. One topic is currently of particular concern to many people - sustainability. At first glance, the topic of Christmas and sustainability may not seem to go together. But in fact, the two topics are closer together than one might think. At Christmas time, the focus is particularly on mindfulness, charity and charitable giving. And it is precisely these things that sustainable action also seeks to achieve. The protection of the environment, nature, humans and animals are always given with topics around sustainability. And this gives rise to similar motifs that can be found in the topic of sustainability and at Christmas time.
However, Christmas is accompanied by many things that are not sustainable. This includes the many wrapping paper, fir trees from non-organic cultivation and Christmas lights. Yet all of these things are part of Christmas. Is it even possible to celebrate a sustainable Christmas and if so, how?
How to celebrate a sustainable Christmas
Actually, there are many ways you can make your Christmas more sustainable. When buying gifts, you can pay attention to the quality so that the product has a long life cycle. It is also helpful to pay attention to sustainable production, or to buy a gift used. For packaging is also suitable newspaper or reusable gift bags. This saves unnecessary waste and recycles what is already there.
A Christmas tree is the most basic part of the Christmas decoration. But many Christmas trees do not come from ecological cultivation and are fertilized. However, no one wants to have potential pollutants in their home. With a fir you should pay attention to a regional and ecological cultivation, this avoids long transport routes and ensures an organic fir for Christmas. All this with a good conscience. Artificial trees offer an alternative. These can be easily stowed away again and do not have to buy and dispose of them every year anew.
Lighting on the tree and house is also a big part of Christmas decorating. Excessive Christmas lights should be avoided, as the energy consumption is not insignificant. To save energy, LED lights should be used above all. In the best case, just reuse your decorations over and over again and avoid excessive new purchases. Beautiful alternatives and also a great family activity offer handicraft activities, where you simply craft the Christmas decorations together.
Especially for children, Advent calendars are something very special for the holiday. Unfortunately, such calendars are often associated with a lot of waste and poor quality products. A better alternative is offered by reusable Advent calendars that you can fill yourself with products. This way, you can also customize the Advent calendar exactly to the recipient. It's best to go to local stores for this instead of relying on online shopping. This is good for eco-balance and supports local businesses at the same time.
Sustainable gifts from Vitra
This year's Vitra Christmas promotion offers a range of discounts and new products. From 01.11.2022 to 31.01.2023 there can be exciting new products and promotions in our store for Vitra.
You can expect the dining chair promotion, where you can get the sixth chair for free when you buy 6 selected models. Furthermore, there are promotions where you will receive a gift with selected lounge chairs with an ottoman.
If you are still looking for a gift for yourself or your loved ones, we recommend the limited edition Wooden Dolls Super Large. The Wooden Dolls Super Large are a large version of the Wooden Dolls by designer Alexander Girard. The decorative wooden figurines depict human and animal characters and are a beautiful addition to the home. For more information and promotions, visit the pro office store and check out this year's Vitra Christmas promotions.
