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Published 10:58 2 Dec 2022 GMT
Updated 11:05 2 Dec 2022 GMT
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"It takes us - the consumer - to make the first move. Please think and shop savvier," she advised.
Many mums agreed that they're not only bad for the environment, but they're not worth the cost.
One mum said buying from local sweet shops or small businesses is a better idea.
"I never buy my kids selection boxes I always get them a sweetie from a small business last year it was reusable jars filled with their favourite jelly sweets and they now use the jars to save their pennies."
"So much plastic, I’ve bought chocolate Santas and now a large tube of smarties which is all cardboard and I'm making my own selection boxes for the grandchildren," another wrote.
However, other parents said buying selection boxes is a tradition they won't be giving up.
Many parents suggested buying felt advent calendars or even making your own selection boxes at home.
There are so many ways to be eco-friendly this Christmas. We'll definitely do our very best to cut down on the amount of plastic packaging coming into our household.
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