Christmas Reimagined – Shop with purpose this year!

Christmas shopping season is upon us. Whether you associate the season with stress or fun, it is so easy to overspend and buy gifts that others don’t want or need. This means more waste and needless spending.

Shopping second-hand is a great way to make more conscious choices this Christmas. Every purchase made in a charity shop extends the life cycle of a product.

Our 46 shops across the island of Ireland have gifts to suit everyone on your Christmas list. Many of our gifts help the women and men who produce them to earn a decent living – providing them with a way to lift themselves out of poverty. That’s a worthwhile gift! You don’t even need to leave your home, as many charity shops have online offerings.

Whether it’s unique decorations to brighten up a home, fair trade chocolate bars for those with a sweet tooth, books for readers – the list is endless.

Here are just some ideas!

The Kashmiri Jewellery Box

For €15.00/£13.00 is handmade in India from recycled wood by Mugloo and Sons. This company makes and supplies crafted products and works with artisans to ensure that local crafts continue to be practised.

The Handmade Paper Mache Baubles

For €9.00/£8.00 are a perfect addition to any Christmas tree. Each one is made from recycled paper and each is a one-of-a-kind piece. The product is supplied by Honest,
which supplies a sustainable alternative to traditional Christmas decorations.

The Handmade Paper Mache Baubles

The Kantha Yoga Mat Bag

For €23.00/£19.99 has been carefully handmade in by Akshat in India using recycled cotton. Akshat is a small, family-run artisan workshop, which has 35 full-time workers, and provides work to those from disadvantaged areas.