This December Zero Waste Festival will be bringing you a series of events to help you have a more sustainable Christmas. All four events will be held at Noms in Phibsborough here.
| Dates (December 2023) | Times |
| Sunday 3rd | 4:00pm - 5:15pm |
| Wednesday 6th | 6:00pm - 7:15pm |
| Sunday 10th | 4:00pm - 5:15pm |
| Wednesday 13th | 6:00pm - 7:15pm |
Gift Swap
Bring unwanted gift items (brand new with tags in their original packaging) and swap them for something you will be happy to share this Christmas! When you drop off your item you will get a token and you can swap it for something new straight away or stop by a later event.
Christmas Threads Clothes Swap
Bring christmas jumpers or party wear and swap for tokens redeemable against other clothes at the swap across all 4 events (you can use your token straight away or at a future event).
Workshops At Each Event
From handmade gifts to making your home an inviting place,we have tips and tricks to help you have a great Christmas in a sustainable way. Check out our workshops below:
Edible Gifts
In our first workshop Zdenka will showcase her culinary skills by preparing a delightful assortment of homemade treats that are perfect for Christmas presents. Whether you’re looking to impress your loved ones or simply enjoy a festive treat yourself, her creations are sure to bring joy and warmth to the holiday season.
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Upcycled Firelighters
Join Íde to upcycle wax into something useful that will be pretty enough to gift. These pine cone firelighters will warm the hearts and homes of the recipients this winter, and are a useful way to use up candle ends and spilled wax.
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Sustainable Wrapping and Decorating
Join Caitlin to create some festive and fun decorations that won’t cost the earth, and elevate your gift wrap game sustainably! We’ll be up-cycling, crafting and creating plastic free trinkets for trees, gorgeous garlands, and more. Bring along any old bits you have lying around that might be upcycle-able. Christmas cards, wrapping paper, broken decorations, all welcome!
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DIY Voucher Books
Don’t want to get caught up in buying people gifts for the sake of it, gift them your time or your skills instead, and dress it all up nicely in these handmade and customised books that money can’t buy!
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