As well as all the wonderful things about Christmas, it is also a time of excess, over-indulgence and waste. Enjoy its pleasures and feel good this year by trying some of the following:-
Buying Presents
Remember to take your re-useable shopping bag.
Buy rechargeable batteries for toys.
Avoid shiny wrapping papers that can’t be recycled.
Instead of computer games that use energy, why not buy a board game that will bring the family together?
Present for gadget man? How about a wind up radio, or solar powered lamp?
Decorations
Why not try using what nature provides and gather pine cones, ivy and fallen branches?
If you prefer the real thing to artificial, purchase a sustainably produced, locally grown Christmas tree.
Why not make your own tree decorations - edible tree ornaments are attractive and delicious too.
Christmas wouldn’t be the same without fairy lights. Switching from conventional to LED Christmas lights will reduce your energy consumption by 90%. As they don't generate as much heat, you’ll be making your tree safer.
Make your garden sparkle with waterproof solar powered lights.
Food
Plan your menus ahead, check your stock cupboard and stick to your shopping list – that way you cut down on how much food you buy and there’s less to waste.
Turn your vegetable peelings into compost to provide nutrition for your plants.
Freeze leftovers – they’ll make a quick and cheap meal.
New Year’s Resolutions
Don’t dump – recycle your Christmas tree, wrapping paper and cards.
Start the New Year by taking an invigorating walk, or cycle – leave the car behind.
Make your New Year’s resolution to live leaner and greener– you’ll benefit, you’ll being doing your bit for the environment and helping to ensure a sustainable future.
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