’Tis the season for sustainable gifts

AS AN old Christmas song goes, Christmas isn’t Christmas till it happens in your heart. For many though, what happens is elevated blood pressure as frantic shopping, traffic jams, long lines and the fear of catching Covid-19 (again) take over.

If you’re one of those last minute shoppers tearing your hair out over what gifts to buy, stress not. Instead of grabbing chocolates off the shelf, go green with some earth-friendly options. You’d be surprised at the variety available. Besides, these gifts may go some way in alleviating a bit of that guilt that festive consumerism brings.

Moleskine

From the Italian brand known for its luxury notebooks comes the Precious and Ethical Collection, a special holiday assortment featuring tactile vegan covers. The python-effect cover is crafted by Vegea, an Italian company that transforms organic waste from wine-making into vegan leather. The paper Moleskine uses is also Forest Stewardship Council certified and acid-free. This collection of notebooks is presented in elegant gift boxes, making them convenient gifts.