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Considering Tomorrow Today<\/strong><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n A Greener Christmas \u2013 Simple Tips for a Sustainable Season<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n A forum member points the way to a more sustainable but just as lovely Christmas. \u2022 Choose a real tree from a local source, or one you can replant \u2013 and compost it afterwards. Wishing everyone in Wenvoe a joyful, sustainable Christmas and a hopeful New Year!<\/p>\n To join our Facebook group, please \u2018friend up\u2019 with the GwenFo account @ https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gwen.fo.1 and then jon the Wenvoe Forum @ https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/635369267864402<\/p>\n Some further information and updates, blog site https:\/\/wenvoeforum.wordpress.com\/. Any Wenvoe community member is welcome to join the Forum meetings, via Zoom, which are normally held 19.00 on the second Thursday of each month. 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\nThis Christmas, a few small changes can make the season brighter for both people and planet:<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Light it wisely \u2013 LED fairy lights use up to 90% less energy than traditional bulbs.
\n\u2022 Wrap with care \u2013 try brown paper, reusable bags, or fabric wraps instead of glittery or plastic-coated paper.
\n\u2022 Decorate naturally \u2013 pinecones, holly, ivy, dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks look beautiful and are biodegradable.
\n\u2022 Reuse and recycle \u2013 keep ribbons, bags and boxes for next year, and recycle cards that aren\u2019t foil or glitter-covered.
\n\u2022 Eat seasonally and shop local \u2013 support nearby farms, refill shops and markets to cut packaging and food miles.
\n\u2022 Plan your food shopping to avoid waste \u2013 and turn leftovers into creative Boxing Day meals.
\n\u2022 Travel lightly \u2013 walk to local events if you can or share lifts to family gatherings.
\n\u2022 Give thoughtfully \u2013 consider gifts of experience, local crafts, or donations to a cause close to your heart.
\n\u2022 Compost what you can \u2013 peelings and trimmings will soon feed your spring garden.<\/p>\n
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