Five Tips for a Sustainable Christmas

Published on 05 December 2024

The holiday season is magical, but it often comes with an increase in waste and consumerism. Want to make your Christmas more eco-friendly? Check out these five simple tips to celebrate sustainably!

1. Organise a Secret Santa

   Simplify your gift-giving by arranging a Secret Santa. Instead of buying for everyone in your extended family or friend group, focus on a meaningful gift for just one person. It’s a fun way to keep the holiday spirit alive while reducing excess shopping, and it adds excitement as everyone tries to guess who their Secret Santa is.

2. Gift an experience

   Not sure what to buy? Give the gift of an experience! Whether it’s a cooking class, concert tickets, or a spa day, experiential gifts create lasting memories and reduce physical clutter. Plus, they bring joy twice: once when opened and again when enjoyed.

3. Pick a greener gift

   Selecting items with minimal or easy to recycle packaging, and gifts that are durable and will last a long time, is a good start to reducing waste. Think quality over quantity.

4. Reusable Advent Calendar

   Skip the single-use advent calendars each year, invest in a reusable advent calendar. Fill it with treats of your choice or a note for each day, outlining a fun activity to do in the lead up to Christmas.

5. Reduce Food Waste

   Over-catering is common during the holidays, and planning is key to cutting down on food waste. Create a menu tailored to your guest list, focus on items with longer shelf lives for unexpected drop-ins, and store leftovers properly. Get creative with leftover meals and freeze what you can’t use immediately.