Did you know?
Ireland is expected to produce 100,000 tons of packaging waste this Christmas.
On average, Irish people plan to spend €375 on gifts this year. However, people are more likely to buy presents that can be reused or kept for a long time, with almost half (49%) saying sustainability is a significant consideration when shopping for others this Christmas season, just 5% stated that they never consider sustainability as a factor.
Research shows that an increasing amount of people are opting for a more environmentally conscious approach this year. 72% of those surveyed say they will use last year’s decorations in a bid to reduce their environmental impact, with a further 43% choosing to use low energy sources when it comes to lighting. A further 18% say they will create homemade decorations from reusable materials instead of buying new ones this Christmas.
Here’s a few resources if you want to know more: For tips to deal with Christmas waste and recycling, visit Repak HERE.
