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Christmas is coming, and the environment remembers! It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also the most stressful and wasteful period of time, which ultimately leads to big repercussions on Mother Nature, and she always pays her debts.
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Therefore, GreenMatch has created an infographic that depicts 7 Green Gift Ideas for this Christmas that will make both you and your loved ones happy, knowing that you gave them something not only cute, but useful and ‘green.’
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Finding the perfect gift for Christmas is no easy job! Often, gifts are left in trash bins, or not used at all, resulting into a waste of money and resources.
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Green gifts have a great reputation of being creative and useful and, more importantly, help you reduce the impact on the environment. They also encourage other people to change their habits, and become more eco-conscious.
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Green gifts are sometimes perceived as too expensive or hard to find, and you might be in doubt whether your loved ones would appreciate them, but as we are more conscious about food and clothing, why shouldn’t we have the same attitude when it comes to Christmas gifts?
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