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Consumers worry about the expenses of the holiday season skyrocketing as it usually does every year and the same can happen for businesses too. But, what if we tell you that, it shouldn’t always be the case. This article will enlighten you on how to make effective changes to help reduce the bills, waste and usage this holiday season – for business and home.
One of the happiest, rather the jolliest seasons is almost near – the Christmas season. For the many who celebrate this holiday, ensuring this will be the merriest of all seasons is your job. This means celebrating the holidays with all the decorations you could think of. It’s almost like a full-time job at some point for some people. Passed-down holiday traditions are something that both children and grown-ups look forward to every year. There’s the putting up of the famous Christmas tree, hanging out lanterns, wrapping presents, and of course the Christmas lights. Lots and lots of Christmas lights.
As you can already see, these celebrations often come with a cost in terms of our finances and the risk they present to the environment. From Christmas trees to the wrapping paper we use for gifts, they all pose a risk to the already worsening condition of the environment.
So how do we avoid this? This year, why not embrace the joy of a more sustainable holiday season? A “green Christmas” isn’t just about reducing waste—it’s about cultivating a celebration that honours both our loved ones and the planet. Here are some of the Christmas tips that you might just enjoy.
Christmas trees have been an iconic symbol of Christmas. However, we all know the annual dilemma we get when the choice between getting an artificial tree or a real one is presented. So we will share our take on this.
If you want to take the practical approach you should get an artificial tree. However, you should remember that they contain a type of plastic that is not biodegradable and could release harmful chemicals over time. Moreover, these trees are typically manufactured overseas which contributes to carbon emissions through transportation.
Meanwhile, a real tree for Christmas is biodegradable and can be recycled into mulch, compost, or used for erosion control. If you are getting the real tree take note of some things like choosing a tree grown sustainably. There are tree farms that follow responsible practices.
Another ingenious option is getting a potted tree that you can plant in your garden or renting out a living tree just for the holiday season. These are some of the eco-friendly options that you can consider to avoid the waste of cutting down a tree altogether.
You must admit, Christmas is a valid excuse to go all out with decorations. It’s simply a rule stuck to our core. But we have been so used to using single-use items for decorations like those plastic ornaments, tinsels, and disposable lights. These items are usually made from materials that are difficult to recycle contributing to landfill waste.
Another option for your ornaments and decorations is to repurpose them. Thrift stores also offer vintage and second-hand ornaments, giving you a more sustainable way to add a unique charm to your tree.
Instead, why not go for handmade or eco-friendly decorations? Many craft stores offer decorations made from natural materials like wood, wool, cotton, and even recycled paper. This would give you a more rustic and cozy feel for Christmas. If you enjoy all the star-like sparkle of lights, consider investing in LED Christmas lights instead. They use around 90% less energy than traditional bulbs and are much more durable.
Also, if you always forget to turn off the lights and let them stay on until the next day, you know that it does not do well for your bills and the planet, so how about investing in a timer for your lights? Let it stay on for a few hours at night and automatically turn it off when the day breaks.
Another way is to get solar Christmas lights. This might be the most sustainable way that you can use that help the environment and your next billing statement for next year. Genius isn’t it?
For other sustainable energy advice be sure to reach out to our team for unique advice for you.
Christmas is the season to be grateful for all the blessings you got the whole year and the season of giving back. Hence, why gift-giving is another iconic symbol for this holiday.
However, gifts and the preparation for them tend to produce a lot of waste. Think about all the gifts you overly packed but will only be ripped and discarded to waste. If you do wish to give physical gifts, you might want to try out using sustainable materials like old newspapers or pages from an old book you no longer use. It gives more character to your gift as well as has a vintage vibe to it. Otherwise, use gift bags that they can reuse. That works too!
The holiday feast is the main highlight of the festivities. But sometimes we can get so excited about grocery shopping that we tend to overbuy food for the holidays. Studies have been showing that there is a large percentage of leftover food that ends up being thrown away after the Christmas dinner. Make sure you stick to your planned recipes for the holidays to avoid this. Otherwise, you can compost the leftovers or scraps that aren’t used for other meals. By repurposing food waste in this way, you can reduce landfill contributions and even enrich your garden soil.
But then, it’s not just the food that you should be checking but how you prepared it and the tools you used. The oven and the dishwasher would be one of the busiest appliances in the house. Some of the easy tricks that you can take note it to make sure that you close the lids of the pots and pans you are using to cook to boil the water faster and use less energy, Another thing is batch-cooking all your dishes, and using an air fryer, microwave or slow cooker instead of an electric oven to save more on energy.
A Green Christmas is about balancing joy with environmental responsibility. So choose eco-friendly gifts, reduce waste, and embrace sustainable practices this season, because these mindful choices benefit both your loved ones and the earth.
Happy holidays from all of us.
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