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I find, that a 'Zero Waste' or 'Sustainable' christmas means a reductionist way of thinking; and that perhaps it can come across repeatedly negative, and off putting for many.  No this, and don't do that.   And while it is true, it is encouraging minimising our consumption, of everything from energy, to christmas presents [though let's be real, did we really need all that stuff to begin with..].  But perhaps by having a more positive language, we might inspire more people to try?

Over the course of this nibs etc. journey, I have spent days and days and days, researching; the 'most sustainable' packaging [stay tuned for THAT post], the most sustainable merchandise,...

The mornings are crisp, autumn has most definitely arrived.  As have 2500 varieties of apple, apparently.

Pomona is the Roman goddess of fruit, trees, specifically orchard fruit.  Interestingly, 'Pomme' is french, for apple.  Historically she was celebrated on November 1st, and is probably why toffee apples and apple-bobbing is practiced in today's Halloween celebrations.