The festive season is one of the most wonderful times of the year, but it can also be one of the most wasteful. We showcase simple and budget-friendly tips to make sustainable swaps this festive season.
Tips for sustainable gifting and festive crafts
Get creative with our tips for decorating and gifting this festive season.
Swap a plastic tree for a real one
Decorate your favourite house plant or create a native flower arrangement. If you’re good at DIY or crafting, create your own tree from recycled materials.
Swap online shopping for buying local
Online shopping generates carbon emissions and packaging waste. So why not shop local and support your community?
Swap giftwrap for ‘gifts as wrap’
Avoid the waste generated by disposable wrapping paper by using:
- A reusable tea towel
- A scarf or clothing
- Reusable drawstring bags
- Decorated boxes that can be used for storage
- Reusable baskets or hampers
Swap incandescent lights for LED or solar
Do you light up your home with energy-efficient lighting? Make the switch to LED or solar powered lights.
How to travel and host more sustainably
Support a more sustainable lifestyle during the festive season and beyond with these tips.
Swap plastic table décor for eco-friendly options
Single-use plastics pose a serious environmental problem. Swap plastic plates, cups, cutlery and decorations for reusable or biodegradable alternatives.
Swap a meat dish for a meat-free dish
Meat dishes tend to have a greater carbon footprint than meat-free versions. Swapping just one dish can make an impact on your festive footprint.
Swap ‘having’ gifts for ‘doing’ gifts
Gift experiences save on packaging, emissions, and clutter. Swap a supermarket advent calendar for a homemade one filled with treats from home or activities like movie nights.
Swap long journeys for staycations
Enjoying your local natural wonders cuts travel emissions. By appreciating green spaces in your community you’re also helping to preserve them for years to come.
Swap ride-hailing services for public transport
Taking public transport can decrease road congestion and your carbon footprint. Walking or cycling may also help you keep fit.
Swap wasteful accommodation for sustainable stays
Whatever your budget or preferences, green accommodation options with full amenities are available to take care of you and the environment.
Our commitment to sustainability
We’re taking action across three sustainability pillars: healthy planet, social impact and ESG integration. To find out more, visit our sustainability page.
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Social impact
We’re committed to advancing a more inclusive society. Through our business activities we advocate mental health and wellbeing, support customers experiencing vulnerability and participate in the community across Australia.
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We’re committed to integrating environmental, social and governance considerations in all our activities – from how we run our business to our insurance products and investments.
Green Specs: Turning blueprints green
Are you looking to make home improvements or renovate your home? We’ve partnered with the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) to launch Green Specs, an online tool to help you make sustainable renovation choices based on the GBCA’s Sustainable Home Renovations Guide.
Making your home environmentally friendly
If you have Buildings cover and your building is totally destroyed and needs to be rebuilt, Allianz will pay up to $5,000 (after the deduction of any government or council rebates) to help with the costs to install environmental systems such as solar power systems and rainwater tanks.
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