‘Tis the season to be jolly… and sustainable. With Christmas often including lavish meals and gifts, there’s always potential for wasted food, unwanted presents and unnecessary packaging. The good news? Throwing a sustainable Christmas is a lot easier than you might think. Find our top tips below:
Eating Plant-Based
As we’re sure you’d already know, following a plant-based diet is one of the easiest ways to reduce your environmental impact. Check out our Plant-Based Christmas Feast Ideas for all your recipe needs.
Opting For A ‘Greener’ Christmas Tree
While it may seem practical to use a plastic Christmas tree, the reality is far from pretty with all trees eventually ending up in landfill. Instead, consider using a living Christmas tree or an outdoor tree that can be decorated with lights - 100% biodegradable and super simple.
Buying Gifts That Last
Rather than buying your loved ones the latest sneakers or active wear, try opting for something that lasts. We recommend donations, experiences or even house plants.
Choosing Eco-Friendly Wrapping
Ditch the plastic wrapping and ribbons this festive season by choosing recyclable wrapping paper and string - available at Woolworths or Coles.
Reduce Food Waste
Whilst we all love to make plenty of food for the masses, it’s important to consider how much we actually need. We recommend planning out all of your recipes in advance and coordinating this with the number of guests attending to significantly reduce food waste.
Avoid Disposable Dinnerware
While it may seem like the low-fuss, easy clean up option - single use plastics are certainly not good for the environment. So switch it up by using recyclable plastic dinnerware, which is both lightweight and reusable.
Send Christmas E-Cards
Statistics show that the majority of people throw away their Christmas cards, so why not skip it all together and go digital. Channel your inner creative by using free design apps, such as Canva.