Is it possible?
With the swirling news cycle about climate action, covid and now freedom – we really need to start thinking about the amount of plastic waste we produce every day.
I’ve come up with some simple suggestions that everyone can try at home for Christmas – and hopefully beyond!
– Make your own bon bons/Christmas crackers (out of toilet rolls and old wrapping or cloth napkins – which then get used for lunch)
– If you do not have enough plates, cups & cutlery ask everyone to BYO. Washing up together isn’t the worst thing in the world after Christmas lunch, it saves loads of money, waste AND it saves a trip to the rubbish bin!
– Store your Leftovers are all stored in reusable containers.
– Buy minimally – opt for vouchers to shows or outings, buy local (less flight km’s), handmade or good quality second hand. Lego is our downfall but that can be passed on very easily.
– Buy food that is not wrapped in plastic – take your own bag to the breadshop, choose produce that isn’t wrapped and for drinks, aim for tap water or those in cans or glass bottle of drinks.
– Don’t wrap your presents with brand new paper – use an old piece of kids art, scrap paper or wrapping saved from a present someone has given before. You could even wrap in cotton tea towels or material that can be reused every year.
– Make your own advent calendar – try one that is made from paper, buy a wooden one or a cloth one that can be reused every year.
– Make your own gifts – try you hand at soap, cookie mixture in a jar or edible Christmas decorations!
– Donate to a charity instead of yourself. There are so many great causes to choose from that will support those that need it most.
Do you have any great tips?
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