The festive season is well underway and we’re continuing our
rundown of the best ways to have an eco friendly Christmas. Last week we looked
at some of the great gifts you can get for the eco warrior in your life. This week
we take a look at decorations, gift wrap and crackers!
Gift wrap
The most eco friendly way to wrap a present is to re-use old
wrapping and gift bags, or even old magazines and newspapers, but there
are lots of options available on the high street and online that will make you
feel a little more saintly when giving your presents.
Paperchase offer recycled plain paper wrapping (which you could customise!), while Re-wrapped offer a great range of printed, recycled designs. You can also find lots of amazing designs on sites such as Not on the HighStreet.
Decorations
Most people use the same decorations every year, but if you
want to add something new to your collection then there are some great ways to
be a bit more environmentally friendly. The cheapest option can be found in
your local park! Pinecones make a wonderful, and festive, decoration. Place
them in a jar with LED fairy lights for a festive centre piece, or use some
ribbon to tie them to your tree. If, however, you don't have a park near you then head to Nigel’s ECO store who offer a great range of recycled
decorations. From old CDs to glass, every decoration is recycled.
Crackers
Crackers are a vital part of the Christmas meal, but can create
a lot of waste. These crackers are not only recycled, but the gifts are also
eco friendly too!
Next week is the final instalment in our eco friendly
Christmas special where we’ll be looking at the big day!
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