In this week’s newsletter: as we head into 2026, we’ll be testing products to help you cut waste and lighten your load on the planet
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hristmas Day is almost a relief when it arrives, isn’t it? The season of consumption – from overindulging to buying far too many presents – can leave you, your wallet and your conscience feeling rather bloated. Most of us accept that the run-up to Christmas is what it is – a joyful time of excess – and atone for our extravagance by reining in our spending and eating from Boxing Day onwards.
But what if there was another way? A way to consume more consciously, not just at Christmas, but throughout the year?
