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The whole pack - a family portrait to treasure!
The whole pack - a family portrait to treasure!
Ethical Living

Zero Waste Gift Idea: A Photoshoot!

When we talk about zero waste gifting, one of the most powerful shifts we can make is moving away from things and towards experiences. Experiences create memories, not clutter — and often leave a much smaller environmental footprint too.

Following on from my December post (Season’s Greetings!), where I shared some last‑minute low‑waste gift ideas, I realised one rather lovely option was missing from the “make memories, not waste” section. That option was gifting a photoshoot!

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March 16, 2022
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My carbon footprint & why I can’t do nearly enough

The truth of it is that, for Joe Bloggs and I, aiming for zero waste is truly difficult – alone the fact that I have not managed to source all the items I need for MY everyday life without plastic is both frustrating and deeply saddening. The question of carbon footprint personal responsibility is something I think about a lot.

Some issues arise due to my disability / health and others due to low/reduced income (2020 was difficult for most businesses thanks to COVID-19), and yet more because I ordered something which is eco / zero waste / compositable etc., but it turns out it has travelled the world in order to arrive at my doorstep.

I am also not in a position to change some things at this time, e.g. gas usage due to cost and feasibility. Even without a car, without taking a bus, without buying products wrapped in plastic, I managed to STILL leave a significant footprint on this planet.

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April 19, 2021