Simple Tips for a Sustainable Season
WENVOE FORUM
Considering Tomorrow Today
A Greener Christmas – Simple Tips for a Sustainable Season
A forum member points the way to a more sustainable but just as lovely Christmas.
This Christmas, a few small changes can make the season brighter for both people and planet:
• Choose a real tree from a local source, or one you can replant – and compost it afterwards.
• Light it wisely – LED fairy lights use up to 90% less energy than traditional bulbs.
• Wrap with care – try brown paper, reusable bags, or fabric wraps instead of glittery or plastic-coated paper.
• Decorate naturally – pinecones, holly, ivy, dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks look beautiful and are biodegradable.
• Reuse and recycle – keep ribbons, bags and boxes for next year, and recycle cards that aren’t foil or glitter-covered.
• Eat seasonally and shop local – support nearby farms, refill shops and markets to cut packaging and food miles.
• Plan your food shopping to avoid waste – and turn leftovers into creative Boxing Day meals.
• Travel lightly – walk to local events if you can or share lifts to family gatherings.
• Give thoughtfully – consider gifts of experience, local crafts, or donations to a cause close to your heart.
• Compost what you can – peelings and trimmings will soon feed your spring garden.
Wishing everyone in Wenvoe a joyful, sustainable Christmas and a hopeful New Year!
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