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GIFT LISTS Nice Day For a Green Wedding 13199 views

A quarter of a million Brits get married each year with massive impact on the environment. Just think of all of those leftovers and transport for guests - not to mention the piles of confetti. Well no-one wants to spoil the fun, but how about some green gift ideas?

At John Lewis ‘green’ gift lists are ever more popular. Fairtrade hampers, doormats made out of recycled tyres and garden furniture made from sustainable rainforests are suddenly in demand. ‘Wedding nuptials are taking environmental credentials to heart’ says Kerry McCulloch, Head of Gift List at John Lewis. 'It seems that the desire to become eco-friendly has moved on from petrol emissions, air travel and central heating to the wedding gift list!'

Top green gifts
Recycled rubber link doormat (made out of recycled tyres) £12
Fairtrade hamper £40
Recycled notebooks/gift wrap etc £2.50
Organic cotton scarf £20
Brabantia Recycling Bin £91
John Lewis Organic Cotton Duvet Covers £40 - £70

So take the leap, don the Superwoman outfit and go for your very own unique green wedding. If you are all fired up and want more ideas, Green Guide to Weddings by Jen Marsden is a great source. “A wedding is a fabulously fresh opportunity to start the way you mean to go on, finding new eco-companies and inspiration that you can use time and time again throughout your married life.” For more information visit www.greenguide.co.uk