Being Thrifty Has Never Been More On-Trend: How You Can Re-Use Your Burt’s Bees Packaging In 2017

Ten years ago if you prided yourself on a charity shop purchase or spent your weekends up-cycling, you may have been seen as someone with somewhat quirky interests. Fast forward a decade and we're now a generation that whole-heartedly embraces recycling, locally sourced produce, picking up a bargain in Primark or sourcing an old piece of furniture to re-purpose from Gumtree. Being thrifty has never been more on-trend, and sites such as Pinterest and Etsy provide us with endless inspiration and ways of turning someones trash into our own treasure. Not only is getting crafty a fun way to spend an afternoon, but creating something that was born from your own hands makes the end result even more satisfying; calligraphy, card making and knitting have all seen a resurgence in the last few years, as we look to channel our creative streaks in new ways. This Christmas Burt's Bees have made every effort to ensure their festive gifting is re-useable and recyclable; (is any of it made from recycled materials?) with some of their best selling and classic skincare treats being packaged in tins, boxes, cosmetic pouches and zippable containers, you can make use of the vessel well after you've finished the products. If you need some inspiration to help you turn these festive containers into something more exciting, then I've got some ideas to get you in the spirit.