Sustainable Christmas Ideas

Ways to have an eco-friendly Christmas

Whether you’re having a big family gathering or just a quiet celebration this year, we’ve come up with some ideas that can help you celebrate the Christmas season in a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way.

Sustainable Christmas gift wrapping

Why not wrap your gifts in fabric? You could reuse scarves, tea towels, or any fabric you have at home.

Or you could use recyclable wrapping paper. Opt for brown paper, which is recyclable and can be decorated with natural elements like twine, dried orange slices, or sprigs of greenery.

DIY decorations

Create your own decorations using natural materials like pinecones, dried citrus, or salt dough.

Reusable Advent calendar

Make or buy an advent calendar that can be used year-after-year, filling it with small, meaningful gifts or activities.

You could even wrap up some children’s books for Advent and reuse them every year. This will encourage your children to read as well!

Presents wrapped in brown paper and tied with string

Christmas crackers

Choose eco-friendly crackers, you can get some made from recyclable materials and filled with reusable or biodegradable gifts, such as wooden puzzles or metal trinkets.

Or you could even make your own!

Green gifting

Give the gift of experiences, such as tickets to a show, a cooking class, or a donation to a charity in the recipient’s name.

You could also shop for unique, pre-loved items at charity shops or online marketplaces.

Potted Christmas tree

Buy a potted tree that can be planted in your garden after Christmas.

Homemade Christmas crackers with cat faces on them

Sustainable Christmas cards

Send digital Christmas cards to reduce paper waste.

Choose cards made from seed paper that can be planted to grow flowers or herbs.

Energy-efficient lighting

Use LED Christmas lights, which consume less energy and last longer than traditional bulbs.

Decorate with solar-powered lights to save on electricity and reduce your carbon footprint.

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