The holiday season is a time of togetherness and celebration with family, friends, and colleagues, creating memories and indulging in a festive meal or drinks. But, it's also a period when consumption tends to skyrocket, leading to excess waste and environmental strain. At In Good Company, we love celebrating and don’t want to stop the festivities - we believe that we can make choices during the holiday season that allow us to have fun while also doing better for people and the planet.
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Celebrating with family, friends or colleagues at eco-conscious and ethical locations is a wonderful way to create memorable holiday moments while also being mindful of our impact. Check out some of our In Good Company listings for inspiration:
Long Arm Pub & Brewery
An eco-conscious, zero-packaging pub offering freshly brewed beer without the need for kegs, casks, or bottling processes. With six daily-changing beers and an eco-friendly selection of cocktails and wines, Long Arm ensures responsible sipping. Their menu features sharing platters, small bites, chicken wings, and burgers. Catch their ''Hoppy'' Hour every Monday to Friday from 5 pm to 7 pm, where you can enjoy steins at pint prices. Plus, you can combine your eco-conscious experience with live sports games as they showcase a variety of sports on two giant projectors and large screens, making it a zero-waste, sustainable choice for your favourite games.
White Pine - Seven Dials
A unique and environmentally conscious destination for sustainable celebrations. Inspired by the peaceful symbolism of the White Pine tree, the cafe's ethos revolves around championing nature and promoting environmental awareness. With a vegan-friendly menu and a commitment to responsibility and sustainability, White Pine offers an ideal setting for guilt-free gatherings that prioritise the planet's future. You can also find beautiful Nordic products while celebrating at White Pine to help with your holiday shopping!
Weino BIB
This local taproom and deli is your ideal destination for eco-conscious holiday celebrations. Their menu features sustainably farmed, minimal-intervention natural wines that are perfect for festive toasts. You can enjoy a delectable array of cheese, charcuterie, pies, and sausage rolls, with special offers like Pie Night on Tuesdays. Weino BIB's sustainability commitment shines through their 100% renewable energy use and eco-friendly wine packaging like bag-in-box and cans, significantly reducing their carbon footprint. They encourage customers to bring containers for refills, making sustainability a part of your daily routine.
Bobo Social - Elephant & Castle
An ideal holiday season celebration spot. Whether it's a relaxed brunch or a lavish dinner, their ingredient-led, flavour-driven menus feature a range of large and small plates to cater to all tastes and budgets. With a commitment to sourcing top-quality produce from small-scale UK suppliers and an ethos of sustainability, Bobo Social sets itself apart. They've cultivated partnerships with local suppliers and charitable organisations, ensuring a positive impact on the environment and the industry. To top it off, their selection of wines, cocktails, and soft drinks perfectly complement every meal.
Barge East
This low-waste floating restaurant and bar, with an adjacent garden where they grow much of what they serve, provides a unique location for your holiday celebrations. They are offering festive dining experiences including Christmas feasts, cocktail parties, and cosy winter parties. They also cater to larger parties and offer a seasonally inspired menu. The venue can accommodate up to 100+ people. Their restaurant menu features a range of festive dishes made with British produce and seasonal ingredients. While you’re there, you can also visit Wick Wonderland, their annual festive market showcasing unique gifts, goodies, treats & trees from local businesses, artists, makers and creators.
For more places to celebrate the holiday season and have a positive impact search ingood.app for places with purpose.
And, for holiday gatherings at home, try stocking up at your local plastic-free store and encourage people to bring their own reusable containers for leftovers. Implementing a recycling system can also help keep waste to a minimum.
As we enter the holiday season, let's mark this special time with family, friends, and coworkers, embracing the spirit of togetherness while also considering our impact. Its more than possible to celebrate and be conscious too. Stay tuned for our upcoming blog Making Mindful Choices: Consuming Better this Holiday Season (Part 2) featuring eco-friendly and ethical gift shop suggestions for all your holiday gifting!
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