OTWO Magazine December 2019 | Page 40

SUSTAINABLE TIPS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON Wrap Consciously Used newspapers are an excellent alternative and look fab with a ribbon too! Make your own presents Your time, thoughtfulness and effort will be appreciated. Find out the provenance of what you buy Choose ethical, sustainable gifts. Plan left over food There are many local soup kitchens and centers that will benefit from good homemade food. Take your own reusable bags Place them in your bag when heading down to the shops for your Christmas shopping. Reduce the amount of waste Buy the necessary, there’s no need to over indulge. Keep it local Reduce the carbon footprint by purchasing in Gibraltar. Let’s avoid landfill Make sure you recycle all you can over this festive period. Check out our local artisan stalls There is much benefit in these hand crafted eco gifts. Let’s bestow our Bay with a gift with Christmas too! 38 OTWO 05 / DECEMBER 2019 OTWO 05 / DECEMBER 2019 39