TOP TIPS ON CELEBRATING A GREENER AND MORE SUSTAINABLE CHRISTMAS

TOP TIPS ON CELEBRATING A GREENER AND MORE SUSTAINABLE CHRISTMAS

Holidays should not be a problem to the environment. That is why we need to input effort and creativity in reducing the environmental implications following Christmas celebrations. You may find the following tips meaningful;

Pack gifts in recyclable wraps

How do you tell if a paper is recyclable? Well, I always recommend the scrunch test. Start by scrunching it in your hands, then release to see its reaction. One that can be recycled will remain scrunched, but the non-recyclable will unfold. Therefore, consider recyclable paper for wrapping Christmas gifts to reduce waste disposal to the environment.

Consider eco-friendly crackers

If you want to decorate your lunch table, I recommend reusable crackers. You can add customized types or pick ones with natural linen, which are eco-friendly.

Use eco-friendly alternatives

If you are into Christmas decorations and need something to be reused year after another, buy wooden trees rather than plastic ones. You will enjoy their touch of uniqueness and beauty while helping preserve the environment.

Elena Ognivtseva
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Nutritionist, Cornell University, MS

I believe that nutrition science is a wonderful helper both for the preventive improvement of health and adjunctive therapy in treatment. My goal is to help people improve their health and well-being without torturing themselves with unnecessary dietary restrictions. I am a supporter of a healthy lifestyle – I play sports, cycle, and swim in the lake all year round. With my work, I have been featured in Vice, Country Living, Harrods magazine, Daily Telegraph, Grazia, Women's Health, and other media outlets.

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