The holiday season is a time for joy, giving, and celebrating with loved ones. But did you know that something as seemingly harmless as advent calendars is contributing to the ever-growing mountain of Christmas waste? In the UK alone, 16.5 million advent calendars are sold each year—and most of them end up in landfill by the time the big day arrives. 😔
While the excitement of opening a little door each day is fun for all ages, the environmental cost is far from festive. Traditional advent calendars, especially those filled with plastic toys, sweets wrapped in single-use plastic, or beauty products in single-use plastic bottles, packaged in layers of plastic and cardboard, leave behind a trail of waste that lingers long after the holidays are over.
The Shocking Numbers Behind Advent Calendar Waste
When you think about it, an advent calendar is a single-use product. We enjoy it for just 24 days and then it’s thrown away—along with all the packaging. The combined impact of millions of calendars across the country is staggering:
- Plastic packaging: Each advent calendar can contain plastic inserts, plastic windows, and plastic wrappers, contributing to the 100,000 tonnes of plastic waste discarded at Christmas.
- Cardboard and paper: While some calendars have recyclable packaging, many are coated in non-recyclable materials like foil, plastic film, or glitter, making them difficult or impossible to recycle.
- Miniature, disposable gifts: From plastic toys to beauty products, many of the items inside advent calendars are small, often single-use items that quickly break or get discarded, creating even more waste.
It’s clear—our advent calendars are doing more harm than good when it comes to sustainability.
A Better Way to Countdown: SNOAP’s Eco-Friendly Advent Range 🌿
At SNOAP, we’re dedicated to offering an eco-friendly alternative that helps you enjoy the countdown to Christmas without the waste. Our SNOAP Sustainable Luxury Advent Range is designed with the planet in mind, offering sustainable, reusable luxurious options that still capture the magic of the holiday season. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Advent Garland: A beautiful, reusable advent garland that provides a magical countdown, filled with ready to use SNOAP and On-the-Go Dispensers this is the perfect way to sample what SNOAP has to offer. The garland plus wooden pegs can be used to hand Christmas cards or kept for the following year along with the wooden numbers to create another festive treat.
- Gorgeous Gift Box: Our 2023 SELL-OUT this thoughtfully designed, eco-conscious gift box for those who want to celebrate Christmas in style, guilt-free and without the waste.
- Paw-Pack: Perfect for your furry four legged friends, this advent option is as thoughtful for the environment as it is for your pets.
Our range is crafted from FSC-approved biodegradable packaging and contains no harmful materials or ingredients —made for the most sensitive skin, hair, coat and fur ensuring your holiday fun doesn’t come at the expense of the planet.
How You Can Help 🌍
By switching to a more sustainable advent calendar, you can drastically reduce the waste your household generates this Christmas. With SNOAP’s reusable, single-use plastic-free advent range, you’re not only making an eco-friendly choice but also setting a positive example for the next generation. 🌿
If you’re ready to make the switch, we invite you to join the waitlist for our Eco-Friendly Sustainable Luxury Advent Range. The collection launches on 1st November, and by signing up, you’ll get 24 hours exclusive access plus a exclusive surprise gift in your order.
Ready to Make a Difference This Christmas? 🎁
This year, let’s celebrate the holidays in a way that’s kinder to the planet. Say goodbye to single-use advent calendars and hello to a sustainable, magical countdown to Christmas! Join the waitlist now and be part of a movement to reduce holiday waste while still embracing all the joy the season brings.
Sign up here to get EXCLUSIVE ACCESS AND AN EXCLUSIVE GIFT!
