• is it from an ethical

We all get them, every year. Sometimes from the same person, each year. When you’re buying for someone make sure you get them something they really want, and if you’re not sure, buy a gift token or think about these alternatives.

Buy gift wrap made from recycled paper. Wrap gifts with string, ribbon or wool, avoiding sticky tape – this makes it easier to re-use the gift wrap as well as lowering your use of plastics.

Or try using gift bags – less wasteful, quicker and easier to re-use, less hassle all round.

What about:

• gift vouchers

There are lots of sites out there, some free, some including a charity donation, some personalised.