This week sees the launch of St Joseph’s Building Fund Christmas Card Campaign. We realise that Christmas seems a long time away, but many businesses start their planning early in the year. According the The Guardian:
The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) estimates that 1 billion Christmas cards – 17 for every woman, man and child – end up in bins across the UK each Christmas.
Many businesses are now considering alternatives to the traditional printed card, such as e-mails or e-cards. This approach can help realise significant economies for the business, not to mention the benefits to the environment. In recognition of the savings on printing and postage many businesses make a charitable donation – a great way to demonstrate a community commitment at Christmas.
The website Envirowise offers a valuable government-funded programme of free, confidential environmental advice to UK businesses. This year they’re offering a free e-card service, so that UK businesses can do their bit to help reduce this waste by sending Envirowise e-cards to colleagues, business contacts, friends and family – and demonstrate corporate responsibility at the same time. Last year Envirowise subscribers sent more than 60,000 e-cards – saving over a tonne of paper, not to mention the energy and transport costs.
This Christmas St Joseph’s Building Fund is asking local businesses in Thame to consider making it a ‘green’ Christmas for their clients, customers and staff, and at the same time help a local charity. If you are connected with a local business and would like to help out, then please e-mail us at stjosephsfund@googlemail.com.
Check back here often for updates on our campaign.
