December 2021
Here are some cost saving top tips and inspirational ideas from Recycle Devon for a greener Christmas that helps the planet and your wallet but still gives you that festive feeling!
🎁 Gifts that don't cost the earth 🎁
- Instead of buying new tree decorations, why not make your own? Making your own decorations can be a great activity to do with family and treasure for years to come.
- Donate or sell toys the kids have grown out of and give them another life! Find your nearest charity shop. Recycling centre reuse shops have an abundance of good quality used toys for resale. Also, try Facebook Marketplace, eBay or Preloved for selling or buying – you never know what you might find!
- Whether you’re cutting down on waste or simply don’t want to brave the shops this year, we’ve got a gift idea for everyone. Check out Recycle Devon's homemade/zero waste gift page.
- This year has been tough on the wallet for many. Now is the perfect time to have an honest chat with family or friends about not buying Christmas gifts for the sake of buying them. If this is a step too far why not organise a Secret Santa? Agree a budget, put the names of those taking part in a hat and draw one name to buy a gift for.
- If you’re giving gifts this year, handmade gifts are the best. Find out how to make everything from plant growing gifts and flavoured olive oils to reusable make up wipes.
- Whatever you’re buying this season, support your local independent shops and makers. When you buy from a small business, an actual person does a happy little dance!
- If you’re running out of time and ideas, #RegiftingDay may be your answer!
Regift unwanted kids’ toys, electricals, accessories etc. to family members or friends. Thoughtful and meaningful – without the waste.
- Take stock of what you already have before buying anything extra: use the portion planner to check for meal sizes, check out our last minute zero waste gift ideas and even DIY decorations for extra festivity!
🎄 Deck the halls but don't break the bank 🎄
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✨ Win a Taste of Devon Hamper ✨
The Christmas hampers in our 21 Days of Christmas giveaway have been sourced from the finest local Devon producers and makers.
Simply follow Recycle Devon on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and pledge to reduce, reuse and recycle for a chance to WIN one of 21 Devon Christmas hampers kindly sponsored by RH Advertising. The hampers contain delicious goodies such as Gourmet Mincemeat with Brandy, Caramel and Sea Salt Chocolate and Elderflower Bubbly all locally sourced in Devon.
One hamper will be given away each day from 1 December 2021 and non-winning entries will be rolled over to the next day so there are 21 chances to win.
🍴 While on the subject of festive food 🍴
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