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5 Eco-friendly gift ideas to make the festive season extra special

04 Oct 2024 by Team FinFIRST

Renuka, a passionate advocate for sustainable living, is on a mission to find the perfect gift for her brother Atharva this festive season. For her, choosing eco-friendly products is not just a trend but a lifestyle choice. Hence, she is looking for gift ideas that delight Atharva and reflect her values of environmental responsibility. But she is confused—where to begin?

Let’s explore some gift ideas that will make the planet greener. 

Why sustainable gift ideas?
 

Festivals are a time of joy, celebration, and giving. However, they often lead to excessive consumption and waste. If you opt for eco-friendly gifts, you reduce the environmental impact and promote sustainability. These unique gifts encourage a more mindful approach to ensure our celebrations harmonise with the environment.

5 Unique and thoughtful gift ideas that promote sustainability
 

Here are some inspiring gift ideas to get you started –

  • Eco-friendly products

Encourage the reduction of single-use plastics with stylish and durable reusable bottles, coffee cups, and straws. These reusable products are perfect for those who are always on the go.

  • Organic skincare and biodegradable dental care

Gift natural and organic skincare sets free from harmful chemicals and packaged in recyclable materials. You can also use plastic toothbrushes, bamboo alternatives, and biodegradable dental care products. These eco-friendly gifts are a great way to introduce friends and family to sustainable personal care routines.

  • Eco-friendly stationery

Choose stationery made from recycled materials or sustainably sourced paper. Notebooks, pens, and planners with eco-friendly credentials are excellent gifts for students and professionals.

  • Sustainable fashion items

Clothing made from organic cotton, recycled materials, or ethically sourced fabrics is a great gift idea for fashion-conscious friends who care about the environment. Trendy cloth bags also help reduce waste and live more sustainably.

  • Plantable seed paper products

Cards, notebooks, and gift tags made from plantable seed paper can be planted after use, growing into beautiful flowers or herbs. These gifts keep on giving long after the function is over.

Introducing Khushiyan FIRST offers
 

This festive season, Metra Trust comes again with Khushiyan FIRST to make your gifting experience even more rewarding. With attractive discounts, rewards on merchant purchases, and offers on online shopping with credit cards, you can enjoy savings while purchasing sustainable gift ideas.

How Khushiyan FIRST encourages sustainable gift ideas
 

From instant discounts to cashbacks to additional offers on EMI transactions, here’s how Khushiyan FIRST multiplies your festive joy:

Merchant

Validity

Offer

Amazon Great Indian Festive Sale

26th September to 27th September 2024

Get up to 15,000 Reward Points on EMI spends of ₹25,000 or more

Reliance Digital


1st October to 31st October’24


Get instant discount up to ₹10,000 on credit card transactions

Croma


3rd to 13th  October’24

Get 10% unlimited instant discount

Tata Cliq

3rd to 17th October’24

Get 10% instant discount up to ₹2,500

Tira

21st October to 27th October’24


Get 5% instant discount up to ₹500

Share your happiness with your planet
 

This festive season, make a positive impact on the environment and society by choosing sustainable gift ideas. Embrace the spirit of giving with eco-friendly gifts that reflect your commitment to a healthier planet and a brighter future.

With Khushiyan FIRST, you can ensure your gifts are meaningful, eco-friendly, and affordable. Start shopping now!

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