Lasting Gifting​ Guide:⁢ Five Ideas for a climate-Conscious⁣ Christmas

Stockholm, Sweden – December 6, 2025 – As the⁤ holiday season approaches, consumers are increasingly seeking ⁣ways to minimize their environmental impact, even in ⁢gift-giving. ​A new guide offers five suggestions for presents that prioritize sustainability, ranging from shared resources ‍to charitable donations.

The shift reflects a ⁣growing awareness of ⁣the climate crisis and a desire to align purchasing habits with personal values.according to the guide, customary gift-giving often contributes to overconsumption and waste.

Here are five suggestions for more sustainable gifts:

1. Shared Ownership. Consider gifting access to shared resources instead of individual possessions. The article points to ‌the rapidly growing trend of car-pooling ‌rather of individual car ownership – recognizing that cars are unused 95%⁣ of the time ⁢- and‍ the shift from personal​ record collections ⁣to online music streaming.

2. Memberships & Subscriptions. These provide ongoing value without the need for physical products. The guide suggests memberships​ to museums, streaming services, or local gyms ⁤as alternatives to material gifts.

3. shared‍ Experiences. Experiences generally‍ have a lower climate impact​ than material goods. While a trip to the South Pole would ‌be environmentally damaging, ​attending a local‌ band, theatre performance, or football game ​has a smaller footprint.

4.⁣ Experiences, not stuff. When giving ⁤experiences instead of‌ yet ⁢more things,⁣ the climate impact is ⁣usually much lower.⁢ of course, that depends ⁣on ‍what you do; an expedition to the South Pole⁤ to⁤ see polar bears has a huge climate impact (and zero ‌chances ⁣of seeing the bears as they are in the north),​ while going to see the local band or festival theatre, or football ⁢game will have a small climate footprint.

5. Give⁤ it to someone⁣ else. ​ A ⁣donation in the recipient’s name to an established‍ environmental institution ensures the money is‌ put to good use. Though,the guide advises aligning the donation with the recipient’s values -‍ for⁤ example,avoiding donations to groups employing tactics they disagree with,such as road blockades.

Mattias Goldman urges readers to “Have a very Merry Christmas -‌ and let Christmas be part of ⁢a better future for all.”