Christmas is one of the most wasteful holidays each year. We generate 25% more waste between the end of November and beginning of January each winter holiday season.
Keep watching for tips to make your Christmas and holiday season more sustainable for you and the people that you celebrate with!
Have a More Sustainable Christmas
So much of the decor that brings us holiday cheer isn't recyclable. Properly store and reuse your decor for several years instead of buying new decor every year.
Have a More Sustainable Christmas
Buy gifts and decor secondhand instead of new when you can! This keeps items out of the landfill and contributes to a more circular economy.
Have a More Sustainable Christmas
Rethink and shift your focus away from "getting things" for Christmas. Create a culture in your family and friends group to expect less new things for the holidays.
Have a More Sustainable Christmas
Start a tradition of gifting EXPERIENCES - ways to make memories together. A class on a subject they love, like a cooking class, make a great experience gift.
Have a More Sustainable Christmas
Furoshiki, a Japanese method of carrying items in fabric, is a popular Christmas gift wrap option in the United States now! Reusable bags are also a great option.
Have a More Sustainable Christmas
Buying things secondhand takes patience, so plan to shop secondhand for the holidays early and not last minute. Coordinate ahead of time with friends and family to encourage each other to have a more sustainable holiday together.