The festive season generates untold waste, which is why we should keep the consumerism to a minimum. Photo: Shutterstock
Opinion
Opinion
Christmas is taking a toll on the environment: I’m no Scrooge, but let’s cut back
- The argument for 24 hours of enforced merriment, rather than months on end
- From food waste and plastic packaging to electricity, the environmental impact of the festive season is huge
The festive season generates untold waste, which is why we should keep the consumerism to a minimum. Photo: Shutterstock
Second-hand designer items are part of a growing Christmas shopping trend. Hermès bags available on RealReal.
Vintage Birkin in your stocking? Used high-end fashion could be next Christmas shopping trend
- Second-hand and thrift shops are being joined by e-commerce sites as the used clothing market grows
- Millennials and Gen Zs are more likely to buy sustainable goods, and that includes Christmas gifts
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Fashion
Second-hand designer items are part of a growing Christmas shopping trend. Hermès bags available on RealReal.