{"id":216566,"date":"2021-11-09T05:19:55","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T13:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heartifb.com\/?p=216566"},"modified":"2024-02-27T07:13:23","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T15:13:23","slug":"eco-friendly-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heartifb.com\/eco-friendly-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"A Simple Guide To Eco-Friendly Gifts: Black Friday 2024 Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

More and more people have started noticing the impact commercial holidays have on our environment. So much so that a ten-minute research on the internet can give you enough anxiety to turn the word \u201cChristmas\u201d into a panic trigger. In fact, a study shows that 25% of people throw away their gifts<\/a>, which is just awful in perspective, and yet I\u2019m sure we\u2019ve all been guilty of it at least once.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As a result tons of people are trying to turn Christmas and other gift-giving holidays into a more sustainable tradition. Personally, I am a huge fan of gifts myself, and much of my preparation starts a few months ahead. The best deals are usually found in late autumn and you can save a ton of money if you shop at the right time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Don\u2019t know if you heard, but Black Friday and Cyber Monday are growing in popularity with in-store and online sales. A lot of people argue that Black Friday encourages mass consumerism, which can be true, but not if you\u2019re clever and look for sustainable and eco-friendly Black Friday gifts. I say reap the benefits of tiny price tags and shop sustainably!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Instead of having a morally conflicting Christmas, why not go eco-friendly? A lot of people are of the opinion that the way we celebrate Christmas should drastically change. Of course, change is incredibly personal and I\u2019m here to tell you all about how you can modify this holiday and start a sustainable tradition, all the while spreading Christmas cheer! Consider this to be a guide to ethical Black Friday shopping as well!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When is Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2024?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Get your calendars out and note down the dates of this year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Black Friday falls on November 26th and Cyber Monday falls on the Monday right after that (November 29th)<\/strong>. You might notice Black Friday comes on the day right after Thanksgiving. I find that to be the easiest trick to remembering the date. Traditionally, Black Friday heralds the mass Christmas shopping, and in recent years it has turned into a global event.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you\u2019re looking for an online version of a shopping rush, Cyber Monday is your thing. Apple and Amazon are usually ready for the date and have some online exclusive offers ready to go.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you want to shop eco-friendly on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, consider your energy and fuel impact. Try to have one shopping trip to cover all your gifts. And why not make it a group thing? Give a friend a lift and carpool together. Alternatively, if you don\u2019t drive (good for you!) use mass transportation to conserve energy. And don\u2019t forget your tote bags! I keep mine in the car so they\u2019re readily available and I don\u2019t get tempted to buy any. I actually use one of those gigantic IKEA bags every time I do my shopping. They tend to hold the most items and they\u2019re super compact!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Where to Look for Black Friday Deals?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I\u2019m sure most of your favorite stores and brands will prepare heavily for Black Friday 2021. Walmart, Amazon and Target, for example, are all ready for the event, and some of them even hosted Pre-Black Friday sales in the beginning of October. Best Buy also announced they\u2019ll be offering Black Friday deals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It\u2019s also a good idea to check your favorite brands and websites on the day and see if they\u2019re offering any deals. Days like Black Friday are great if you want to support local independently-owned businesses, too. Many online small businesses are also a great investment – you\u2019d be feeding a family and you\u2019d own something unique.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Why go for Eco-Friendly Products & Gifts this Black Friday?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Don\u2019t know if you heard, but our planet is in a bit of a state right now. Still, I think guilt-tripping and making people feel like they never do enough to protect the environment isn\u2019t the right way to handle the situation. We should try and implement small changes into our lives. Changes like these are extremely individual. Sadly we can\u2019t all just pack up and head straight to the nearest cave and plug out of society. Small steps are the way to go!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For many of us, celebrating the holidays means spending quality time with family members but we can easily fall into the trap of spending too much and creating tons of waste. So what can be done? Eco friendly shopping is your answer. Here are a few facts that might convince you to buy ethical sustainable gifts for your loved ones:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n