This holiday season, make your celebrations meaningful and mindful by choosing low-waste, sustainable gifts. Thoughtful choices help reduce landfill waste, keep materials in use longer, and minimize the environmental impact of holiday consumption.
It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying new things, but small changes can make a big difference. To help you get started, we’ve compiled a list of ideas for low-waste, sustainable gift options that support a circular economy and spread joy without excess.
Experiences
Giving the gift of an experience is a great way to spend time with loved ones, while also reducing waste. Luckily, there are so many options available in Nova Scotia like giving the gift of an NS Experience.
Some other family-friendly ideas include gift cards to the movies, a day pass or membership to the Discovery Centre, passes to your local recreation facility, an outing to an escape room, a local museum, or a theatre or concert. When in doubt, giving a gift of home-made cookies, meals or gifts is always a great option!
Donations
Donating to a cause that is special to you or the gift recipient is a great way to make a meaningful impact. Whether it's a donation to Nature Trust for the nature lover, or to the SPCA for your best friend– there are so many great causes that can be supported. Other ideas include Feed Nova Scotia, your local United Way, local hospital, or other local community organizations.
