The true cost of our Holliday shopping mindset often remains hidden behind the glitter and glamour of billion-dollar shopping industry's billboard marketing. While eco-friendly products have been a boom market lately, we still miles away of comprehending and organising our societies how to live more sustainably future-wise. Marketed as a solution to mitigate the environmental impact, the reality is far more complex. Uncontrolled natural consumerism, of so called 'green products', contributes to the destruction of our natural world as much as the consumerism of non-biodegradable products or the lack of choosing more green and eco-friendly products on our daily lives, if not monitored, our own natural world can be depleted from its own natural resources, and it only can reach its cycle if given time, to keep reproducing natural resources. The acceleration of consumerism especially on holiday seasons, can deplete nature from its own natural resources, it can bring to its own devastation instead of preservation.
The Rise of Eco-Friendly Products
As awareness around environmental issues grows, so does the demand for eco-friendly alternatives. Companies have responded by introducing a plethora of green products ranging from recycled decorations to sustainable gift options. While these offerings seem like a step in the right direction, the truth is that the sheer volume of consumption during holidays overshadows any gains made through eco-conscious purchases. Regardless, we would like to shed a light on products with durability as much as eco-friendly as alternatives. One of our biggest allies throughout the years are stainless steel products, from cutleries to tins and food storage utensils.
Here are some of our listings most adored products, also arriving next month on our store :
Bamboo Medium to Firm Toothbrushes
Stainless Steel Food Container Storages
Silver Plated Cutlery sets
Solar Light Rechargeable Wall Lights
Rotatable recycled wooden Trays
Danish Butter and Chocolate chip cookies on Stainless Steel Decorated Biscuit Tins
Olympian Biscotti Cookie Jars in glass
Custard Creams Biscuit Stainless Steel British Tins
Rechargeable Table Lights
Teddy Borg fabric Jewellery Boxes
Teddy Borg fabric Shopper Bags
Stylus Pencil Gift set
Stylish Signature Office Pencils
Spa Day Headband and Wristband set
Heated Electric Quencher Coffee/Tea Mugs
Portable Mini Personal Smoothie Blenders
Recreating a New Shopping List for 2025 Consumers with Kids
Whether you are on the search for the best timeless gifts, or the best designed item for the best purpose, these curated lists have the best products to work with.
The holiday season, gadgets and new technologies are there, but a new group of individuals are resurfacing, and these are families and young people, willing to be engaged not on shopping and consumerism but in practicality and responsible sustainability. Despite the love for new phones, headphones and games, there are families enjoying real activities together and bringing back the joy of board games, for example. So is that a case of the new not really taking over the old, but mingling with the old while reintroducing itself to a whole new generation? We would say yes. Families are more and more engaged in giving a break to technologies and its advancement, by using less and less of its benefits and updates while keeping the tradition alive getting children and friends together around the table to play chess, cad games and dominos for example. The case is not the new substituting the old, but being incorporated into it, as way of taking breaks from the new and reintroducing a new way of engagement as also fuelling the market with products that were forgotten on the shelves, some even decades ago.
There’s a whole new market for toys and games that where forgotten for too long. The best news? They are not only good for development years, they are good for adults as well, and they can be responsibly sustainable. There’s an even eager and very skilled generation in search for it right now as we speak, or about to be born in only few years ahead, and this is the market we are talking about, the future market. Board games have long been a source of entertainment, but they most attractive offer is actually educational, with its benefits been seeing in children especially in years of development. The most highlighted benefit is in helping children develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills and strategic planning. These games require players to think several steps ahead, fostering the ability to anticipate outcomes and make decisions accordingly. Moreover board games can enhance cognitive abilities such as memory, concentration, and pattern recognition. Opposite from what online games are offering Today, and one of the biggest problems with mobile phones, social media and gadgets, is the harbouring of mental illness and breakdown from children as early as toddlers who are allowed to mingle from very early years with these technologies and are suffering the consequences of it as users. Big tech companies are not taking responsibilities of intellectual and cognitive damages that their technologies are causing on young people and some parents are taking this matter into their own hands.
Beyond intellectual growth, board games also promote social skills. They teach children how to take turns, collaborate with others, and handling winning and losing gracefully. Many games also incorporate elements of math, reading and science, making learning fun and interactive. By encouraging children to play board games, parents can help them build a foundation of skills that will live them throughout their lives.
We definitely couldn’t leave out a curated list of board games that we believe it will have a strong come back in few years ahead starting this holiday season. Games that help children and adults alike, on development years and social relationship skills:
Chess
Dominos
Noughts and Crosses (Tic - Tac -Toe)
Guess Who?
Scrabble
Monopoly
Battleship
Checkers
Backgammon
Mancala
These games are excellent for fostering critical thinking, strategy and social interaction. They provide a great way for families to bond while sharpening the minds of both children and adults alike. By incorporating these games into regular play, friends and families can enjoy quality time together while developing valuable skills, meanwhile navigating in a world that asks for more and more sustainable and responsible consuming and dealing with technology addiction and behavioural consequences.
One of our most loved curated lists are also books for parents and adult-children. Those are gifts that can be passed from parents to their children for many years to come:
Hold on to your kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers
by: Gabbor Maté M.D. and Gordon Neufeld Ph. D.
The Culture Code
by: Daniel Coyle
Raising Mentally Strong Kids
by: Daniel G. Amen M.D. and Charles Fay Ph.D.
The End of Mental Illness
by: Daniel G. Amen
Hooked
by: Michael Moss
Salt Sugar Fat
by: Michael Moss
The Myth of Normal
by: Michael Moss
Building a second Brain
by: Tiago Forte
When The Body Says No
by: Gabor Maté
No-Drama Discipline
by: Tina Payne Bryson Ph.D.
The increase consumption of natural products and uncontrollable creation on the so called ‘sustainable companies’ automatically clashed with its purpose on our modern days, but knowledge is there to guide us through better decisions . The 'world' not only demands to be more natural but also needs to learn how. The same industries that do not respect our sustainable world or promote the acceleration of consuming natural products without really controlling its own production from their natural environments, and mainly only interested in profiting from it, are having a hard time to be accepted by consumers who are actually sharpening up their own choices, and with politicians that tend to overlook laws to help sustainability but use their name solely to promote on their campaigns, are also losing voters for it. And the most groups who do not respect or overlook the creation of new laws and suctions controlling the overuse of natural resources and uncontrolled abuse of our natural world, disrespecting sustainability, are the same who actually are engaged in promoting misinformation, racism and xenophobia online, including in the outside the natural world. In fact if sustainable groups and organisations where working into implementing laws with politicians working towards a manageable world where sustainability and growth coexisted , without miscarriage of justice, irresponsible and uncontrolled abuse of our eco-system and increased resource depletion, we would have a sustainable market system in place with nature at its core of protection and management. The case Today is that we are accelerating deforestation, reducing biodiversity by accelerating destruction of natural resources. True sustainability requires a careful balance between demand, ecosystem preservation, and regenerative practices that allow nature to replenish itself while we as humans are consuming it. Ensuring natural products comes from responsibly managed sources is key to minimising their impact on forest and the natural world.
The desire for change towards more conscious buying, spending and protecting nature is growing stronger everyday. As environmental challenges become more apparent, people are increasingly aware of the impact their choices have on the planet. This awareness is driving a shift in consumer behaviour, where more individuals are seeking out sustainable products, supporting ethical brands, and prioritising quality over quantity.
New designs are reflecting this change, with a focus on minimalism, durability, and eco-friendliness. Consumers are looking for products that not only meet their needs but also align with their values. The demand for items made from recycled or sustainable materials, as well as those that minimise waste, is steadily rising.
Moreover people are becoming selective with their spending, opting to invest in products and companies that contributes positively to the environment.This trend indicates a broader commitment to protecting natural resources and ensuring a more sustainable future. The change that people want to see in the world is the one where every purchase contributes to the well-being of the planet, and this vision is increasingly becoming a reality.
The shift towards conscious shopping: What to expect for 2025 and end of this year.
As global awareness of environmental issues grows, 2024 was set to be a pivotal year in the rise of conscious consumerism and shopping frantic. More people than ever are actively seeking out natural, recyclable, and sustainably sourced products. This shift is driven by a desire to reduce personal carbon footprints and support ethical brands.
Unbeknownst to many consumers, the production and transportation of eco-friendly goods come with their own set of environmental costs. From the extraction of raw materials to the carbon footprint left by shipping these products across the globe, every stage of the supply chain contributes to ecological degradation. Moreover, the disposal of these items post-holiday further adds to the mounting waste crisis, is crucial to recognise that true sustainability goes beyond buying green products; it requires a shift in mindset towards conscious consumption. Instead of falling prey to the allure of holiday consumerism, we must pause and reflect on the real value of our purchases. By opting for quality over quantity, reusing existing items, and supporting local artisans, we can minimise our ecological footprint during our holiday season.
The Path Forward
As we navigate the holiday season amidst a backdrop of extravagant displays and enticing sales, let us not forget the unseen impact our consumer choices have on the environment. By making informed decisions, prioritising sustainability over fleeting trends, and embracing a philosophy of mindful consumption, we can collectively work towards a future where holidays are not marred by the shadow of consumerism but celebrated in harmony with nature.
Remember, the true spirit of the holidays lies not in the volume of gifts exchanged but in the thoughtfulness and care with which we approach our interactions with the world around us.
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