Reuniting with family; seeing friends; having time to relax and unwind… Christmas is so beautiful! And you can make it even better by taking care of the health of the planet and the people who inhabit it. Do you know how? By purchasing your gifts with ecological and social awareness .
To make things easier for you, we've compiled a series of tips to help you know if you're making a good purchase. And if you need more brands, we invite you to visit the page. Positive Luxury .
- Buy clothes with an eco-conscious mind. Take care of your loved ones while taking care of the planet!
Did you know Is eco-friendly clothing the best for the health of your loved ones ? And it is because materials grown in the most natural way possible have been chosen to make it, and the fibers have been treated with much greater care. And the same processes that ensure the fibers are treated with great care are also environmentally friendly.
Plus, when you give an eco-friendly garment, you can be sure that you're offering quality. Since An eco-friendly garment can last up to ten times longer than a non-eco-friendly one . And, if that weren't enough, a cotton garment retains its natural waxes for much longer, so it will always look beautiful.
Also, do you know that Are organic products produced under ethical conditions ?
So, the worker who made it can also have a happy Christmas thanks to you.
Have we convinced you? Well then, we'll tell you the labels you should look for to know if the clothing you want to buy is eco-friendly or not. Or at least the most important ones, because unification in this sector is still far from complete. The best known is the GOTS , which guarantees that 70% of the fibers used are of organic origin and that strict environmental measures have been met in their manufacture. A variety of this is GOTS Organic guarantees that 95% of the fibers are of organic origin.
Other major eco-friendly clothing brands have the B Corp seal . To achieve this, a large number of requirements must be met. These include strict environmental and ethical parameters. Prestigious brands such as Ecoalf are endorsed with this seal.
Finally, if you find the stamp Naturtextil You're looking at one of the best products on the market. 100% of the fibers must be organic, and the production conditions are extremely strict. Furthermore, the ethical requirements for this certification are also the most rigorous.
- If you want to give shoes as gifts, choose shoes from companies committed to the environment.
Sustainable shoes are those made with organic, biodegradable materials and free of any chemicals or heavy metals. They are typically made from natural cotton, wool, cork, hemp, eco-leather, bonded leather, and latex. Recycled cardboard or biodegradable bags are used for packaging.
Besides, The way of working must also be ecological. produce them . Damage to nature when obtaining materials must be minimal. And when manufacturing them, CO2 emissions and polluting particles must be minimized. Likewise, all waste generated during manufacturing must be recycled. Ecological footwear also takes the utmost care of its workers and provides them with decent wages and good working conditions.
The result is a pair of very comfortable, breathable, long-lasting, and environmentally friendly shoes.
And if, in addition to all this, you want elegant and original shoes, your brand is, without a doubt, Momoc.
- Satisfy your eco-consciousness by giving them the best beauty products
More and more women are using natural and even organic cosmetics. These products, in addition to protecting the planet, cause fewer allergies and fewer skin problems. That's why they're a great gift option for the holidays.
But before you go buy them, wait just a little longer. We'll explain the difference between them. "natural", it "organic" and it “vegan”.
The natural cosmetics It is one that includes in its formulation at least 90% raw materials of natural origin (whether plant or animal) and less than 10% chemical products. organic cosmetics is one that uses raw materials from organic farming. Finally, the vegan cosmetics It is the one that uses only ingredients of plant origin in its composition.
To ensure products are organic or ecological, look for the ECOCERT, SOIL ASSOCIATION, or NATRUE seals. Bearing these distinctions also means the products have not been tested on animals.
Our favorite brands are Cîme Natural Skincare and Nat&Be Natural Cosmetics.
- Sustainable luxury: jewelry with ecological and social awareness
If you've made it this far, it's because you're someone who cares about the environment and others. Come on, you're worth your weight in gold. Gold Endorsed by the “ No Dirty Gold ” and “ Earthbeat Foundation ” seals, of course. These are the most important guarantees of the respectful extraction of this metal, both for ecosystems and for human communities.
And because you are a committed person, you should know this. It is very difficult to know whether jewelry made with silver and other precious stones is conflict-free or not. However, thanks to consumers demanding that their jewelers purchase from honest and ethical suppliers, transparency in this area is increasingly closer.
- You can also purchase mobile phones and computer technology with ecological and ethical awareness.
Are you one of those who believed that this was not possible? Well, there are brands that are much more responsible than others. And that is partly thanks to the reports produced by Greenpeace. Last year, in its The Guide to Greener Electronics examined the world's seventeen largest electronics companies. Afterwards, he concluded that The greenest technology brands are, in this order, Fairphone and Apple. In the aforementioned report, both obtained a grade of B (B – in the case of Apple), the equivalent of a Notable in Spain.
Besides, Fairphone is the company most committed to sourcing conflict-free metals for its cell phones. If you want to know the level of involvement of a particular brand, check their mineral policy on their website. If they don't say anything, that's a bad sign.
- Experiences: the gift preferred by the youngest
Finally, and since not everything is material, we end with experiences. According to several media outlets last year, The least materialistic Europeans are the Spanish. Something that intensifies the younger you are. So, take note. If you have to give something to a young woman between 18 and 24, with a secret dinner, a day at a spa, a wine tasting, or tickets to a show, you're sure to get it right.
