6 sustainable ideas for Christmas presents

Adopting a beehive means protecting our planet's main pollinators: bees. From their incessant work comes as much as 75% of food crops and over 90% of all wild plants. But why is it important to protect them? Well, bees are endangered mainly because of the consequences of climate change: droughts, floods and the increased spread of viruses or parasites. The person adopting the hive will be able to check its health status remotely via the app, thanks to the Hive-Tec Biomonitoring System, which is very useful for beekeepers and can detect temperature, weight, humidity and sound. Combining sustainability with good food is also always a good idea, as you can choose which hive to adopt according to the type of honey you would like to receive directly to your home. Give "Adopt a beehive" for a unique, awareness-raising and unforgettable experience.

In nature, there are not only honey bees, but also other species, such as the solitary bee Osmia Rufa, capable of pollinating as many as 40 thousand flowers in a year. It too therefore deserves just as much attention. That is why we have created the little houses, the Polly House. The Polly House is the perfect gift for those who want to care for and protect small pollinators themselves, as it can be easily installed on the balcony and requires no special maintenance or care. All you have to do is choose the home and the osmia cocoons, and you will receive everything in spring. If, on the other hand, you want your own Polly to put under the tree, we have 1000 Polly Houses available to send out by Christmas. This way your sustainable gift can be unwrapped during the festive season and you can add the cocoons alone or you can leave it to nature and let other wild pollinators colonise the house!

It is important to remember that nature is a chain, a circle in which everything is interconnected. Bees survive on the nectar and pollen of plants, and plants reproduce by flying from flower to flower. Unfortunately, due to phenomena such as deforestation and over-urbanisation, nectar-bearing plants have been drastically reduced. We at 3Bee have therefore looked for a way to increase the presence of nectariferous trees in Italy, which are continually being reduced due to deforestation. Plants such as chestnut, acacia, cherry and citrus trees are among bees' favourites. We are therefore happy to announce that from 25 November the "Adopt a tree" project will start. It is often said that for Christmas it is best to give something useful as a gift. Trees are able to contribute simultaneously to sC02 obtraction and to protection of biodiversity, thus indispensable not only for a single person, but for the entire Planet.

Box3Bee is a sustainable and ethical box set for the protection of bees, perfect for those who do not want to risk making a bad impression with their Christmas presents. The box set consists of a book full of information, curiosities about the world of bees and the beekeepers who are part of our network. Inside there is also a code to adopt a technological beehive. Buying the Box3Bee is quick and easy, just choose the package you want: with only monitoring, with 0.5 kg of honey or with 1 kg, and enter the destination address you prefer. Gifting the Box3Bee means giving a unique and educational experience to your loved ones.

In the past we have already given you some suggestions for making sustainable gifts, but fortunately ideas are constantly growing. One sector that has evolved strongly is that of beauty products, which has finally cleared customs for solid or 100% plastic free products: shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, make-up remover, facial cleanser and even some types of make-up. In the case of shampoo or conditioner, various alternatives can now also be found in the supermarket, but online alternatives for all hair types have existed for many years. These products can last on average even two or three months, thus allowing you to exploit the product and minimise plastic consumption. In addition to sustainable packaging, there are many solutions for storing these products and taking them with you at all times, making life easier even for frequent travellers. These environmentally friendly products of the highest quality

A sustainable gift is not only a plastic-free product, but also one that is made from recycled materials or whose disposal is designed to have the least possible impact on the environment. An example? Biodegradable bamboo toothbrushes or those to which only the bristles can be changed when worn, or kitchen products made from bamboo or made from recycled materials instead of the classic plastic ones. The fair trade market circuits are also full of sustainable and ethical gift ideas, also excellent for promoting virtuous and local activities.