The festive season can be just as dazzling without all the environmentally unfriendly trimmings.
Use a scarf or a tote instead of wrapping paper, or forgo it altogether.Share leftover food with guests, freeze what you can, and reuse as much as possible.Christmas might well be the most wonderful time of the year, but it often doesn’t spell joy for the environment, says Pip Kiernan, chair of Clean Up Australia and daughter of founder Ian Kiernan. “The amount of waste that a household produces during the Christmas/New Year period can double,” says the mother of four.
“The amount of waste that a household produces during the Christmas/New Year period can double,” says Pip Kiernan, chair of Clean Up Australia.Asking people what they want for Christmas can also help, as recipients get something they’ll value rather than a gift that gathers dust or gets tossed . Naturally, decorating your house is a great way to tap into the seasonal spirit. But your home doesn’t have to heave in fresh tinsel to really sparkle, says Kiernan. Instead, she recommends reusing decorations, building a “good store” you can bring out each year.
However, she acknowledges that’s not feasible for everyone. If you opt for a freshly cut tree, she advises composting it when you’re done with it. “Some councils have a special Christmas tree collection, or you can drop them off at [certain] waste transfer stations.”
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