What do you buy from a Facilities Manager for Christmas?

November 29, 2021

Working on the cutting edge of net-zero technology, lasting gifts for FMs are a great place to start.

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New study from American Express shows nearly two-thirds (62%) of Britons will buy lasting gifts this holiday season

Sustainable shopping during the holiday season is even more important among young UK adults, with more than three-quarters (77%) of 18-34 year olds buying at least one lasting gift.

Top trends in sustainable gifts in the UK include buying from sustainable or ethical brands (25%) and buying from second-hand or vintage stores (18%). One-third (33%) will use recycled or recyclable wrapping paper (33%).

A laptop bag made from recycled water bottles

Isabel Spence of Banner recommends a 100% sustainable laptop bag made from recycled water bottles, like the Blue Line range from Monolith.

The bag has a large internal storage capacity with several pockets and sections ideal for small items. Featuring a padded pocket to protect your laptop, iPad or tablet measuring up to 17.2 inches, the briefcase features comfortable padded handles, an adjustable shoulder strap and a trolley strap. back.

Isabel also suggests a very high quality headset and microphone set that can be worn for Zoom calls but also for listening to music on the commute to work or outside working hours, such as the ADAPT 360.

Carbon dioxide removal gifts

Climeworks, a direct air collection company, goes even further and allowing companies to give the gift of carbon dioxide elimination.

Climeworks uses direct air capture technology to remove carbon dioxide from the air. The carbon dioxide is then stored underground where it turns to stone through a natural process of mineralization, making the removal completely permanent.

This gift is lasting, permanent, unique and flexible; you choose how much carbon dioxide you want to remove or how much you want to pay, then the gift is digitally delivered on a date that’s convenient for you.

Each recipient receives a gift certificate which also gives you the opportunity to share “your wish for the planet” on your social networks. Just buy the giveaway and send them a QR code so they can claim their carbon dioxide removal. From that moment the CO2 will be removed on their behalf.

Image: photo of the Climeworks voucher with an envelope and a few other Christmas decorations, like stars and dried orange slices

Climeworks offers three different levels of giveaways, so you can choose how much carbon you want to remove on behalf of your recipient or how much you want to spend:

Nordic Explorer Gift – £ 25

Permanently removes 27 kg of CO2 from the air

Lapland Discovery Gift – £ 40

Permanently removes 45 kg of CO2 from the air

Arctic Expedition Gift £ 80

Permanently removes 90 kg of CO2 from the air

A place on the world’s first Antarctic climate expedition

If you’re feeling particularly generous, you can apply for a place on the World’s First Antarctic Climate Expedition in 2023.

Aurora Expeditions is calling for applications to join the trip, led by renowned oceanographer, marine biologist, explorer and ecologist Dr. Sylvia Earle.

This exclusive invitation is open to anyone interested, including thought leaders in science, art, education and economics, alongside curious teens and business leaders. ‘business.

This climatic summit expedition will explore Antarctica’s most spectacular and biodiverse wilderness areas.

Rooms aboard the Sylvia Earle ship start at $ 17,680

Image: A photograph of a person holding a gift-wrapped box

Article written by Ella Tansley | Posted on November 29, 2021

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