As the holiday season approaches, many of us are looking for gift ideas for our loved ones. If you're looking for something a little more sustainable, then look no further than "slow shopping" – the act of buying and gifting items that are thoughtfully produced and meant to last. Kirsty Máté, a New Wave alum and the founder of The ReDress Hub, a clothing sustainability hub in Launceston, Tasmania, suggests considering the following slow shopping gift ideas:

UNSW Founders is a community of startup founders from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia. The community offers support and resources for UNSW students and alumni who want to start their own businesses. This Christmas season, UNSW Founders is offering gift ideas and conversation starters sold by startups from the UNSW Founders community. These gifts are meant to help take some of the stress out of the festive season and provide unique and interesting options for people looking for gifts for their loved ones. Additionally, UNSW Founders is offering the gift of mentoring for those who want to give their time and expertise to support others.

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