Purim celebrates unity and community. We give one another gifts of food and
distribute money to the poor to remember how we were rescued from Haman’s plot
to destroy the Jewish people by pulling together in three days of communal
fasting, prayer and self reflection. Sadly, in today’s consumer-oriented
society, our community spirit is being smothered in layers of cellophane,
excessive packaging, a surplus of junk food and expensive costumes. This
needless glitter is not only damaging to our pocket and our health, but to our
environment as well.
Sviva Israel offers the following suggestions for creating a
more environmentally-friendly Purim:
1) Trash the Baskets – What can you do with so many straw baskets and gift bags? Package your Mishloach Manot in useful, reusable containers such as storage containers, glasses, mugs and pasta drainers for year-round usability.
Sviva Israel offers the following suggestions for creating a
more environmentally-friendly Purim:
1) Trash the Baskets – What can you do with so many straw baskets and gift bags? Package your Mishloach Manot in useful, reusable containers such as storage containers, glasses, mugs and pasta drainers for year-round usability.
2) Wrap it Up – For the more creative, wrap your food items up in a pretty hand-towel, apron, cloth table napkins, oven mitts or other useful fabric item.
3) Sustainable Stuffing – Instead of padding out your package with shredded cellophane or colored paper, use banana chips, sunflower seeds or popcorn (only for recipients over 3-years –old).
4) Bag It – Follow the fashion trend and give your gifts in eco-friendly cloth bags that your friends can reuse for shopping.
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