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Reduce Waste on Christmas
Reduce Waste on Christmas
Christmas is a wonderful season, but it also represents the year’s greatest waste. But with a few tweaks, you can have a greener Christmas.
Use sustainable trees
Every Christmas, millions of trees are harvested only to be burned or otherwise disposed of, which is tragic for the environment. Instead, use your creativity to decorate a sizable potted plant with Christmas lights for a more environmentally friendly Christmas. Or, create your own “tree” by stacking several terra cotta planters upside down. You could also dress up a wooden ladder that is loaded with gifts and plants.
Reduce paper and plastic
During the holiday season, paper and plastic waste soar, but there are ways to wrap gifts more sustainably. Use recycled brown paper or the wrapping paper from gifts you’ve already received to wrap presents. You may also try making drawstring cloth gift bags if you know how to sew. Keep in mind that not everything needs to be wrapped; instead, consider using baskets, tin boxes, wooden boxes, etc. to offer gifts in an alternate and more environmentally friendly manner. These can then be used once more, making them a practical present as well.
Turn the lights off
Christmas lights are a symbol of the season, yet extravagant house decorations can be beautiful to look at but seriously deplete energy resources. On a lesser scale, avoid leaving the lights on your Christmas tree overnight or while no one is home. Purchasing energy-efficient lighting or a timer that you can set will ensure that you don’t consume too much electricity
Be environmentally aware when making purchases.
Shop for presents that are manufactured locally The impact of transportation on greenhouse emissions and global warming is substantial because many gifts in today’s market originate from halfway across the world. Gifts that don’t require additional shipping expenses can be found at regional craft fairs and artisan stores. And because the artist and the place of origin are known, gifts manufactured locally frequently have a story that goes with the gift.
It’s okay to regift.
The custom of “re-gifting,” or giving a gift you received but do not need to another person, is frequently discussed in terms of its proper protocol. What is up for debate? It is reasonable to regift. Find ways to repurpose gifts you don’t actually need by giving them to someone who will appreciate them. Keeping a present you don’t need is wasteful, but regifting must be done carefully to avoid offending the original giver.
Decrease food waste
Nearly 40% of the food provided during the holidays is wasted, according to studies. That is shocking, especially in light of the sheer number of less fortunate individuals who will go without food during that time. Consider carefully how you can use any leftovers while you prepare your Christmas meals. And if you still have too much food leftover, look for a food bank or excess food redistribution organisation in your neighbourhood to contribute to.
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