In this heartwarming episode, Sarah chats with Aoife, the creator of Timeless Celebrations, to explore how festive traditions can align with sustainability. From reusable Christmas crackers to supporting local artisans, Aoife shares her journey as an eco-entrepreneur and her vision for more mindful celebrations.
Having studied business and worked for over 10 years in both the food and pharmaceutical industry, specialising in supply chain. Aoife decided in 2016 to explore her creative side and learnt to sew. What started as a hobby, became a business in 2020 while she was living in Switzerland and on her return home to Ireland, set up her own business, Timeless Celebrations Ireland®. Her love for beautiful Christmas decorations has led her to design and create Timeless Crackers®, the first luxury reusable Christmas Crackers of their kind made in Ireland.
With approximately 10 million single use Christmas Crackers pulled in Ireland every year, at Timeless Celebrations Ireland, the mission is to reduce waste and increase thoughtfulness throughout the festive season. Maintaining family traditions, in a sustainable way, is at the heart of Aoife's business.
Revolutionising Holiday Traditions: Aoife introduces her luxury reusable fabric Christmas crackers, designed as a fun, waste-free alternative to traditional ones. She discusses their versatility, from Christmas to Easter celebrations, and her plans to offer refill options for different occasions.
Sustainability in Business: Aoife highlights the challenges of running a sustainable business, emphasising the importance of keeping production local, collaborating with Irish businesses, and balancing eco-friendliness with higher costs.
Mindful Festivities: Sarah and Aoife reflect on the environmental impact of holiday excess and how reusable crackers promote a simpler, more mindful way of celebrating. They also discuss options for those seeking budget-friendly sustainable solutions.
Buy Secondhand: Choose preloved items to reduce waste.
Make Small Changes: Start with manageable eco-friendly habits.
Support Local: Prioritise products from local businesses.
Let’s transform traditions into opportunities for sustainability!
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Website: www.timelesscelebrationsireland.com