On the upside,
Christmas is a time for giving, for holiday cheer and for spending precious time with the special people in your life. On the opposite end of the scale,
Christmas can also bring about some anxiety from packed shopping centres, over-priced goods and not knowing what to buy for that special someone in your life.
At
Sustainable.co.za, we believe that
Christmas should be a time to relax with your family and not have to worry overmuch about these sort of things. That is why our worker elves have put together a
list of ideas on what to buy and for whom. We've also added some great specials, so that you can shop from the comfort of your own home and not worry about breaking the bank. A green gift is not only something unique but also something that keeps giving back by saving the planet.
Green Gift Guide
Listed below are a few types of people who would greatly benefit from an Eco Gift this
Christmas:
The Braaimaster
You KNOW this person, the one that's always at the braai and takes over, whether at home or at a friend's place. To start off with, we would recommend our
Eco-Logs. The smoke is odourless and the logs stay hot for a long time. With that in mind, it's a good idea to ensure that there is a light source around. Our
Solar Torch would be perfect as well as our
Solar Lanterns which will create some great ambiance around the fireside. Don't forget to ensure they have a drink in their hand by getting them a
Sol Glas that come with a convenient sleeve to protect the hands from heat or cold. And last but not least, a
Hemp Holster Belt will allow them to operate hands free.
The Chef
Whether a master at home or at work, there are some
great green gifts that you can get your Chef this
Christmas. Working with food in the kitchen always produces a lot of waste. Make your waste work for you by investing in the
Bokashi Composter Kit. Easy to use and produces precious "Black Gold" for your garden. Hygiene is of utmost importance when working with food and our
Eco Hand Sanitizer will ensure that your hands are squeaky clean. If you are a budding Barista as well and are concerned about coffee pods littering the earth, we have a great new
Coffee Pod Recycling Bin which will make your life easier. To top it all off,
eco-packaging is the way to go when serving your cuisine, whether it be at home or at a restaurant.
The Gardener
With water being scarce and more people focusing on farming food from their garden, an eco backyard is the way to go. Get great results from a
Worm Farm, which is not only great to dispose of natural waste but produces invaluable nutrients for your soil. Create your own indoor garden with our range from
Microgarden. Our
Solar Automatic Watering Systems will keep your plants hydrated and a
Grey Water System is always a great investment to reduce water wasteage.
The Home Executive
Being a Home Executive is not an easy job and those who tend to this do so with aplomb. Our
Sputnik Wonder Wash is a perfect alternative to handwashing (plus you get a little exercise in too). If you are looking for a drier but don't want to waste energy then a
Spindel Drier complements the
Sputnik perfectly. The new range of
Stasher Bags are great for food storage plus they can be used to cook AND freeze in. When shopping for energy efficient appliances, Bosch wins every time. Check out our range of
fridges,
washing machines and
dishwashers that save power and money! Replace your existing lights with
LED lights and see the savings almost immediately. We even have a
light bulb that can be dimmed without a dimmer switch! And last but not least, our
stainless steel pegs are durable and easy to use, and we even have a
marine grade option!
The Adventurer
Whether you are a Hiker, a Cycler, a Caravanner, a 4X4er or a Camper, if the outdoors is your thing, we have the perfect gifts for your. Check out our range of
Solar Chargers and
Powerbanks that will ensure that your phone, camera and laptop have juice when you are adventuring. Our
Snomaster fridges are portable and efficient, and will keep your drinks cold. Our
flexible solar kits are perfect to carry around as they are compact and easy to use. Look for appliances that can run directly off a 12V battery? Check out our
12V Kettle and I
ron, no inverter required! Clean water not available? Our
Water-to-go bottles will ensure that this is not a problem. Take along a
Madidrop Water Tablet or some
Aquatabs to be safe. Out in the middle of nowhere? Ensure that you are never stuck anywhere with our
Hummer Powerbanks with Jumpstart capabilities.
The Eco Child
Start them young we say. The new generation is very much geared towards saving the planet before it's too late. Protect them from the effects of the sun with our
Hemp Bucket Hat. Teach them about Solar Power with their very own
Solar Light Kit. Light up their room or the back garden with
Solar Lanterns.
Solar Fairy Lights are always a win with adults and children alike. We can assure you that your teenagers will love our range of
Speaker Lanterns. Why not get the younger ones a
Snackbox made from recycled materials that are BPA free or a
Stainless Steel Water Bottle? BPA, PVC, and phthalate free, they have a leak proof cap and are available in a variety of bright colours and designs.
We consider our customers to be family and all of us at Team
Sustainable.co.za are more than happy to help you find the perfect gift this
Christmas. We are only a phone call away. Otherwise, pop in at our office in Cape Town for a cup of coffee and a chat and browse some of the products you can buy off our
website.
We look forward to celebrating the season with you and really making the end of 2020 count! It's been a tough year!
Wishing you a prosperous and safe festive season.
