Read Wrap Recycle: The Daily Eco — reduce waste

It is so tempting to buy children all of the shiny plastic bits you see in the stores, but I get so frustrated by the excess packaging this time of year. I will never forget seeing a box of crayons that would ordinarily be in a small A4 size box, being spaced out on a plastic tray to be almost as tall as me! I think that box may have been a real starting point for my sustainable journey. I'm going to kick todays list off with a gift I bought for my daughter last year, which are these fab...

Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love Christmas, and buying gifts is one of my absolute favourite things to do, so I had a lot of fun creating these, I really hope you find a perfect gift for someone in these guides.  I found so many incredible things, I decided to split the guide up into a series, so you can expect one every day this week.  Starting with another of my favourite things... Food! So if you have food and drink lovers to buy for, I've lined up some great eco alternatives.  These brownies would be amazing...