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Sustainable Christmas

Christmas over the years started becoming very consumerist. It’s easy to end up buying useless presents or buying your fifth package of Christmas lights. While we are enjoying holiday season, let’s not forget the impact our Christmas habits can have on the planet. Here are some ideas to help you celebrate the season while caring for the earth:


1. Rent a Christmas tree instead of buying one 

You will help not only the environment but also save some money because renting is far cheaper than buying. 

2. Reduce usage of holiday lighting 

Buy only LED light for your tree and reduce the size of outdoor lightning displays. And let’s not forget to turn off all the lights when you are going to bed. 

3. Shop less 

While buying presents for your loved ones try to buy smart or maybe look for gifts made from recycled sources. Also, re-gifting has been really underestimated by many people but it’s a great move to create less waste. 

4. Prepare less food 

Each year holidays create so much food waste. Let’s learn from our past mistakes and try to cut any waste by planning ahead. Be realistic about how much food you really need.



sources:
https://www.bustle.com/life/how-to-have-the-most-sustainable-christmas-possible-19437353
https://learn.eartheasy.com/guides/how-to-have-a-green-christmas/


Comments

  1. englishdiary1 December 2020 at 00:15

    We stopped buying Christmas gifts in our family some years ago because we were tired of getting useless things desperate people bought last minute. I didn't realise we were trendy.

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