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Sustainable Christmas shopping is now possible thanks to Woolies

Who's ready for Boney M, Christmas Madness and cheesy decorations?

Well there’s no reason to fall pray to these cliche Christmas traps when you’ve got a brand that doesn’t sell to you but rather solves your problems…Her’e to Woolworths.

Here’e why we think that Woolies should be your first stop on the Festive Season shopping train.

So why Woolworths?

Well they have turned their focus to prioritising health and wellness, connection with loved ones, community, and making conscious decisions for the betterment of our environment and the future. While Christmas has always been a time for love, laughter, festivity and appreciation, this year they’re even more inspired to create and celebrate moments that truly matter.

We've done all the research and have put together the following must-have gifts to add to your Christmas shopping list:

Beauty

All WBeauty products as well as the Woolworths Bath & Body Collection are 100% vegan and endorsed by Beauty without Cruelty. The formulations of this years’ Christmas gifting range are locally derived and made from sustainably sourced ingredients – supporting local and taking care of you and the planet at the same time. The WBeauty Skincare Mask trio set, Hand & Nail Gift set and Nail polish Trio sets will bring the salon into your home this year.

Home

Brilliantly bold blues, greens, dashes of turquoise and red, with elegant touches of gold and silver in both matte and lustrous shine bring Christmas sparkle to the range of crackers, baubles and tree ornaments. And their Christmas crackers are locally made, and the packaging is FSC-certified and made from fully recyclable materials. What’s more, by buying their Christmas crackers, you’re contributing towards food safety, with a portion of the proceeds going towards alleviating hunger.

Fashion

Before gathering around the tree on Christmas morning, make sure you look the part with Woolies’ wide range of super fun Christmas themed sleepwear and accessories. What’s Christmas morning without matching pj’s?

Food

Food is the heart of any celebration, and makes for a grand gift, too. A wide selection of delicious biscuits will leave you spoilt for choice – Chuckles Malted Biscuits are light, crisp malted biscuits enrobed in milk chocolate, taking an old favourite and giving it a delicious twist. They’ve also partnered with local photographers on selected products, to create packaging with imagery inspired by nature, including local flora. The vibrant artworks enrich their surroundings and spark constructive dialogue, while the vessel it embellishes houses delectable treats like triple chocolate chunkie biscuits, and milk chocolate bottom enrobed shortbread, all made with responsibly sourced cocoa. And all biscuits are locally baked!

Woolies also continues their endeavour to nurture local talent and promote sustainable living. The Easy to Bake, yeast-free pizza kit comes with a pizza board, locally made from sustainably sourced pine. The Easy To Bake Zucchini Savoury Muffins are housed in a handwoven basket created by Gone Rural, a socially responsible business that focuses on preserving Swazi artisanal craft, whilst committing to ongoing community development and the use of responsible and renewable raw materials. Each ceramic wreath bread dish has been handcrafted by a young artisan from Macassar pottery – helping them secure an income, while the artwork on our Cheese Making Kit packaging is made from recycled plastic. All these relationships are in-keeping with Woolworths’ ongoing commitment to empower local communities and promote sustainable development, as well as the move to greener living.

Gift Wrapping

Wrap all your Christmas gifts in fabric this year! Brightly coloured and beautifully themed, all their gift bags and locally made gift wraps, made from FSC® certified paper that comes from responsibly managed forests.

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