"Advent calendars like these probably contain two or three items you actually want, and 20 or so more you could do without. You don't want that single-use plastic lingering in your bathroom cabinet, let alone in the natural environment."
"These luxury Advent calendars are a microcosm of a bigger problem, a system that keeps producing more and more stuff we don't need and probably can't afford."
"The research firm Ipsos found seven in 10 Britons have a some point purchase an Advent calendar. While most bought chocolate ones (84%), beauty calendars are increasingly popular (15%), along with toy calendars (14%) and non-chocolate food versions (10%)."
Adult Advent calendars now target grown-ups with luxury beauty sets, toys, and non-chocolate foods, sometimes priced from about 30 to 275. Environmental groups warn that packaging for 24 products multiplies single-use plastic and produces unwanted items. Campaigners say most calendars contain only a few desired items alongside many unnecessary ones that contribute to household and environmental waste. Data shows seven in 10 Britons have purchased an Advent calendar, with 84% choosing chocolate, 15% choosing beauty, 14% toy, and 10% non-chocolate food versions. Retail promotions and influencer unboxing drive early seasonal purchasing from September.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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