The end of year festivities are approaching. This is the time to run to the stores to buy gifts for friends and family. Search for promotions. In addition to purchasing the ingredients for the celebration dinner. But did you know that you can make these parties more sustainable and thus help preserve the environment? Check out some tips:
Pay attention to the decoration and packaging
- Try not to use plastic cups, cutlery and plates;
- Give preference to packaging that can be reused, and when discarding, send the material for recycling;
- Try to use handcrafted and recycled decorations.
Do the math
- ThisSet a spending limit and don't exceed it. Excessive spending can compromise your financial life;
- Plan your purchase and compare prices. In addition to saving, you will not be induced to buy unnecessarily;
- Reserve an amount from the 13th for bills at the beginning of the year, such as IPVA and School supplies.
Conscious supper
- Only buy the amount of food that will be consumed, exaggerations will generate unnecessary waste;
- Choose foods grown nearby, this reduces the cost of transporting the goods;
- Choose seasonal vegetables and fruits.
Tis the season for gifts
Everyone knows that giving gifts to someone we like is good, but how about doing it in a way that has less impact on the environment?
- Give objects that you no longer use, such as decorative objects and books;
- Avoid using unnecessary packaging. Doing it yourself, in addition to being more personal, will help the environment;
- Value companies that practice socio-environmental responsibility;
- Exchange products you no longer use with your friends and colleagues.
