A retro sustainable Christmas

Make Christmas sustainable by doing some second-hand shopping this season.

Handing over a gift whilst saving the planet can be a challenge – especially in our consumerist society. But shopping second hand is one small solution, so why not give it a try?

Make sure you call in to the best op shops, second-hand and vintage stores around the Bay of Plenty.

There are at least 30 op shops around Tauranga, including St Vincent de Paul, Salvation Army Family Store, St John Opportunity Shop, Red Cross Shop and Waipuna Hospice Charity Shop – all of which are located on Cameron Road.

The Mount also has a Red Cross Shop, St Vincent de Paul and Waipuna Hospice Charity Shop. Some local churches also run second-hand shops, such as St Mary's Drop In and Opportunity Shop at Bayfair, and the Bethlehem Community Church Opportunity Centre on Moffat Road.

St James and the SPCA shop can be found in Greerton.

Buying a piece of previously-loved furniture and upcycling it can be a worthwhile gift project for a friend or family member who loves anything retro and vintage.

The Blue Barn at the Mount offers to revamp used furniture with chalk finish colours, or you can do it yourself. You can also call in to Vinyl Destination on Devonport Road for a retro replica.

This sustainable alternative to mass-produced items and fast fashion enables shoppers a way to show care for the environment, recycle and upcycle, and find unique one-of-a-kind presents for loved ones.

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