WINTER ILLUMINATIONS GREEN CHRISTMAS
Your Guide to a Greener Christmas Do you aspire to have a more eco-friendly holiday this year? Then check out these top tips from various experts
“My one top tip is to embrace LED lights for your festive decorations,” shares Oliver Creevy, managing director and co-founder of Insulation Advisor. “These lights are energy-efficient, lasting up to 25 times longer than traditional bulbs, and they use significantly less electricity. As we like to say, ‘Let your lights shine bright, but not on your energy bill.’” LIGHT IT RIGHT DECORATE WITH LED LIGHTS
“While many people believe reusing an artificial tree is a more sustainable option to putting up a real tree in your home for only a few weeks every year, real trees can be sustainable if sourced and cared for correctly – and you just can’t beat the smell of pine for the ultimate sense of Christmas,” says Scandi lifestyle expert at Contura, Catharina Björkman. “Pot-grown trees are the most sustainable option, though you’ll need to regularly water it and spritz the foliage. Post-Christmas, you can simply move it outside. Companies all over the country allow you to hire a tree before collecting them in January either to recycle or re-plant, growing and reusing again the following year.” For local tree recycling schemes, try the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. Choose real Christmas trees SPRUCE THINGS UP
WRAP IT UP
With the majority of wrapping paper non-recyclable, working with sustainable paper is an easy way to become more eco-friendly in our current climate, comments Hema Stewart, founder of Curlicue. “But these choices don’t have to start and stop by purchasing sustainable wrapping paper; you can also create paper chains or other decorations by using the offcuts of your paper with the help of some eco tape or clever folds. This tip is not only eco-friendly, but an easy way to keep the kids busy while you’re secretly wrapping gifts during the holidays!” USE SUSTAINABLE WRAPPING PAPER
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