This year, help the environment enjoy a Merry Christmas as well. You can have a fantastic holiday while also knowing that you did your part to help safeguard the earth’s resources if you find some ways to have a green Christmas!
Here are Some Tips for a Green Christmas
Have a Green Christmas with a Live Tree!
If you’ve always bought a live tree every year, you can still obtain one and stick to your green lifestyle.
Just don’t buy a tree that has already been cut down. Instead, choose a tree with its roots still attached.
You can find trees like this with their roots properly covered to preserve them, or you can find them in a huge container.
They’ll be a little heavier, so keep an eye on your back as you lift them. After the celebration, you can include the tree in your landscaping.
If it isn’t an option, consider purchasing an organically-grown tree. There are tree merchants who do not encourage the use of pesticides on their trees.
Go Green with Christmas Lights and Decorations!
When it comes time to put the lights on the tree, decorate it with the LED lights that are now available.
LED lights are virtually indistinguishable from traditional lights in terms of appearance, yet they assist in conserving the earth’s energy by conserving power.
Decorate the tree with recycled ornaments. The youngsters can help by making ornaments out of items found around the house.
Enjoy your outside Christmas displays, but make sure to install a timer to turn the lights off at a predetermined time.
How to Shop and Stay Green!
When it comes time to start making your Christmas list, make sure to bring reusable shopping bags with you and leave the plastic ones at home.
Make sure to purchase gifts that do not require additional accessories.
Don’t use store-bought wrapping paper to wrap the things you did buy. Instead, make your own paper.
Use pages from last year’s calendar, brown paper bags embellished with cut-out designs, or colorful newspaper inserts.
You can also use fabric that you’ve stitched together to wrap your Christmas gifts instead of paper. Tie the top with a jute string and a holly sprig.
Make Your Christmas Gifts!
Not every gift has to be purchased from a store. Homemade presents are some of the best.
Loaves of bread, jellies, crocheted blankets, and hand-knitted sweaters are all excellent gifts that do not contribute to landfill garbage.
Regifted gifts are much better than homemade ones. If you have a gift that you don’t want or can’t use, package it and give it to someone who would love it.
Let people know you would appreciate regifted gifts as well.
Green Dining!
Instead of using plastic plates and cutlery at events, use actual dishes.
When it’s time to eat, burn candles and switch out the lights for an even greener Christmas.
