As the temperature drops and a festive flare starts taking over all around, it’s time to start thinking about what goodies to place under the tree for your friends and family. With lots of travel, elaborate meals and gift giving, the holidays are a carbon-intensive time. In Canada, household waste increases by up to 25% over this period, so it’s important to keep environmentally friendly choices in mind during the festivities. Thankfully, there are plenty of FSC-certified products that care for our forests and planet, and will bring your fave folks plenty of cheer, too.
SUSTAINABLE GOODS TO MAKE THE SEASON BRIGHT
Rainy day weather lovers have been taking comfort in Hunter’s Womens Original Tall Rainboots since 1956, braving storms in handcrafted pairs made with FSC-certified natural rubber. The 13-inch height keeps all drops out of sight, the sole’s original tread pattern makes puddle jumping child’s play, and a recycled polyester lining ensures toasty coziness.
Whether you have a devout music lover or someone with a deep appreciation for cancelling out noise on your list, their hearts will sing when they unwrap the Positive Vibrations XL ANC over-ear headphones made by House of Marley. Seamlessly able to connect to Bluetooth and equipped with an industry-leading battery life, this pair made with FSC-certified wood, recyclable aluminium and trademark REWIND fabric is perfect for diving into that favourite playlist with zero distractions.
Sensitive souls with rich inner worlds need a pretty place to jot down thoughts. The lightly padded silk notebook from Moleskine is handbound in the Italian textile—made by Mantero, a family-owned company since 1902—for an extra personalized touch worthy of your loved one’s best ideas. A neat elastic and bookmark ribbon will elegantly keep them all safely bound on FSC-certified, acid-free lined sheets of paper. And the “in case of loss” printed on the flyleaf ensures this little book can always find its way home.
Crafts people are only as good as their tools, and that applies to home cooks, too. Anyone who might have watched The Bear a little too much and has a love of festive flare will be thrilled to get their (oven) mitts on the Williams Sonoma Twas the Night Before Christmas Spatulas. The BPA-free silicone heads are made sturdy, so they won’t chip or crack, and their paintbrush-style handles crafted with FSC-certified beechwood give a touch of artistry and comfort to each piece. With mini and medium-sized versions on offer, these spatulas celebrate the 19th-century poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” and they’re up for any task.
Home yogis and class frequenters alike will enjoy Lululemon’s The Mat 5mm for its extra cushioning, which makes downward dogs, warriors and even child’s pose just a little more comfy. Made with an FSC-certified natural rubber base, a grippy bottom layer also allows folks to flow carefree without worries of slipping, while an antimicrobial additive ensures this gift will stay in tip-top shape for years to come.
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