As the Christmas shopping rush hots up, the Soil Association is supporting all organic businesses by guiding customers to a more sustainable Christmas with the Soil Association’s new online Organic Christmas Market. Seasonal recipes and tips on how to enjoy the festive period will also help people make a choice that’s better for people and the planet.
Sales of organic online and through box schemes increased 11.6% in 2014 [1], and the Organic Christmas Market will capitalise on this trend. It is the first of its kind, helping shoppers skip the high street and source organic gifts and produce from the comfort of home. The Market can be searched by product type or by location, linking up even the most remote organic businesses with the people who are looking for a more ethical Christmas, in the click of a button.
This year also features an online 12 Days of Organic Christmas, with tips to help people make easy, sustainable choices throughout the holiday season, like choosing an FSC Christmas tree – or sourcing FSC paper for wrapping presents.