BMA House, a meetings and conference venue which houses the British Medical Association, has published research into Christmas gifts showing that the majority of respondents say they provide gifts which are environmentally friendly, although 17% still send cards and gifts with no consideration for the environment.
BMA’’s research was taken from 375 organisers and suppliers across the industry.
Results showed that 23% send sustainable Christmas cards, 11% send sustainable gifts, 18% provide a charitable donation and 10% send electronic Christmas cards.
BMA House has given away 100 Christmas tree seeds and planters, which are sustainable and free of plastics.
Its custom branded ‘Christmas Tree Desktop Garden Tube’ is made from recycled aluminium and is supplied with a ‘seed ball’ which can germinate in 7-14 days.
The seeds consist of ‘Fraser Fir’, known as Abies Fraseri, a popular Christmas tree.
Kat Winfield, venue manager, BMA House: “It is so pleasing to see the growing positive attitude to responsible giving. Despite so many positive messages for goodwill and happiness, Christmas can also be a time of needless waste. Seeing so many organisations take a positive step is wonderful news and bodes well for the future.”
