BLOG: Shop sustainably this Christmas and help raise money for Groundwork
Whether you begin in September or rush around on Christmas Eve, present buying can sometimes make the most wonderful time of the year feel somewhat stressful – especially with sustainability in mind.
It can be hard enough to find a present your fussy friend will enjoy, let alone choosing something that isn’t wrapped up in mountains of plastic packaging!
But here with the help of easyfundraising, we have found a simple, stress-free solution that allows you to make eco-conscious choices as you shop.
How does shopping through easyfundraising work?
easyfundraising has partnered with over 7,500 brands who donate a portion of what you spend with them to a cause of your choice – at no extra cost to you! So next time you’re buying something, feel good knowing that your money is making a difference.
All you need to do is sign up to easyfundraising and tell them you want to support Groundwork by clicking on the link below. When you next want to shop online, just visit easyfundraising and search for the brand you want to shop with.
From there you will be taken to the brand’s website and you can shop as normal, with a donation automatically made to Groundwork when you checkout! You can also set up an easyfundraising “donation reminder”, which will pop up when you visit a brand’s website if they have donations enabled.
Giving just got a whole lot easier! Scroll through our list of selected brands to find some eco-friendly options that will make the perfect gift for anyone this Christmas.
Social Supermarket: ‘We bring together businesses that are a force for good all under one virtual roof. These social enterprises and purpose-led brands tackle human and environmental issues so you can make a real difference every time you shop’. Combine that with your easyfundraising donation to Groundwork and you’re helping even more people with this sustainable gift. Their donation offer is up to 3.75%.
Clothing that is making conscious decisions for the planet
Vegan Outfitters: ‘We’ve worked hard to develop our zero waste policy, which promises that wherever possible we make your garments to order, or we make them in small batches that we know will sell out. Together, we won’t be contributing to overconsumption or sending surplus clothing to landfill.’ Vegan Outfitters deliver with plastic free packaging. Their donation offer up is to 1.5%.
Rockahula Kids: ‘With fun and imagination at the heart of everything we do, our designs aim to inspire a creative spirit in children, and to reflect the way they see the world around them.’ This boutique accessory brand is big on recycling and reducing waste. Their donation offer is up to 3.5%.
The White Company: ‘Think timeless style, not fast fashion, quality, not quantity, and an attention to detail in everything we do, from hand-finished bed linen to our second-to-none customer service.’ The White Company are increasing their products made from biodegradable natural materials. Their donation offer is up to 1%.
Gifts to brighten up and furnish the home
Jungle Culture: ‘Jungle Culture is all about human culture. We put as much care into forging a unity with our loyal tribe of partners as we do creating our zero waste and sustainable products.’ Not only is Jungle Culture an ethical business, but their homeware products are reusable. Their donation offer is up to 6%.
Nkuku: ‘An important founding principle of Nkuku was to support and work with artisans throughout the world, with a particular focus on handmade techniques and traditional skills.’ Natural, ethical and crafted, Nkuku provides the perfect sustainable Christmas décor. Their donation offer is up to 2%.
There’s nothing better than a book to curl up with when the weather gets cold
Hive: ‘We offer the advantages of online shopping, including our extensive range and competitive pricing, while simultaneously helping high street bookshops by giving them commission and an online presence.’Hive supports an independent bookstore with every sale they make! Their donation offer for Groundwork is up to 4%.
Pamper your pets this holiday season
Pet Hampers: ‘Pet Hamper started as a simple idea, to create modern, aesthetically pleasing gift hampers for pets at a price point that offered great value for money.’ The eco hampers arrive in a reusable, 100% cotton tote bag. Their donation offer is up to 5%.
Beautiful Christmas cards made from recycled paper
Whistlefish: ‘Because we produce our cards and art in Cornwall, we can control our production line and create small batches, delivering lovely cards and prints with a reduced carbon footprint.’ Whistlefish’s mantra is spend less and give more, with multi-buy offers and discounts often on their website. Their donation offer is up to 2%.
Ohh Deer: ‘Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. Our paper products are created using sustainably sourced materials and are lithographically printed which results in fewer emissions and less waste.’ This brand puts the environment first with 100% plastic-free cards. Their donation offer is up to 5%.
You can buy the above and shop through thousands of other brands at easyfundraising. Remember that every purchase is helping Groundwork’s cause!
We know shopping sustainably can be expensive and not always an option when you’re trying to save money. But by making just one change, whether that’s using recyclable wrapping paper or choosing to shop second hand, you can still help the planet this Christmas.
We’re asking you to support Groundwork this Christmas to ensure that we can help those trapped in fuel poverty stay warm and well this winter and beyond.
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About Groundwork
Groundwork is a charity working locally and nationally to transform lives in the UK’s most disadvantaged communities.
We’re passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no one is held back by their background or circumstances. We help people gain confidence and skills, get into training and work, protect and improve green spaces, lead more active lives and overcome significant challenges such as poverty, isolation, low skills and poor health: www.groundwork.org.uk