SIGG, makers of the original Swiss reusable water bottles, have shown their commitment to changing consumer dependency on plastic bottles by raising awareness of water issues across the globe.
To kick start the activity in the run up to Earth Month in April, SIGG has provided reusable bottles to a number of models backstage at London Fashion Week to encourage them to go plastic-free. This has enabled them to set an example and prove that it IS possible to live without plastic. SIGG believes that behaviour change at high profile events such as this is key to educating and encouraging the consumer to give up plastic, thereby reducing the amount of plastic waste that goes to landfill.
This year, SIGG has collaborated with Aveda to produce a special AVEDA AND SIGG FOR EARTH MONTH 2009 bottle.
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Christmas is probably the most wasteful time of year when it comes to paper. If you’re thinking about alternatives, why not check out Furoshiki?
It’s a Japanese technique using cloth to wrap objects, turning them into beautiful packages, and allows the recipient to then use the cloth as a scarf.
If origami isn’t your strong point, then think about Wrapsacks. Available from Onya Bags, they have taken the idea of wrapping gifts in cloth to a more practical level. They’re a range of cloth bags with a draw-string – just pop the present in and tie the cords.
There is a great initiative attached to the Wrapsack, called Track-a-Sack. Each Wrapsack is reusable and has a unique code. Upon receipt of the gift the recipient can type the code into the special Track-a-Sack
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