In an effort to reduce waste in every sense, Bradbury recommends trying to make gifts for friends instead of purchasing them. "Homemade gifts for the more creative among us are far more thoughtful, meaningful and unique, not to mention less costly," she says.
If you're not great with arts and crafts or haberdashery, don't fret — homemade cookies are also a lovely, consumable gift for a friend, and one that won't end up in a landfill down-the-line (this chocolate chip cookie recipe is an easy go-to). Better yet, wrap them up in a beeswax cloth — you'll use less plastic in the gifting process and give your friend an opportunity to reduce their plastic use down the line as well.