{"id":14411,"date":"2019-12-18T15:15:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T23:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=14411"},"modified":"2019-12-18T09:38:49","modified_gmt":"2019-12-18T17:38:49","slug":"simple-steps-to-a-sustainable-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2019\/12\/simple-steps-to-a-sustainable-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Steps to A Sustainable Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It\u2019s the thought that counts, so the old idiom goes \u2013 and we all know how much better it is to give or receive a heartfelt gift, than something bought in a last-minute rush. Or to decorate our homes with treasured baubles and items with sentimental value, rather than last year\u2019s sale bargains that have lost their lustre.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Not only do those things give us a warm feeling, they help to cut down on the mountain of waste generated during the festive season.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In that vein, Etsy Trend Expert, Dayna Isom Johnson \u2013 and interior designer and warrior on waste, Lynne Lambourne, who has been working with the British Heart Foundation \u2013 are offering simple switches for those wanting a more sustainable Christmas this year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1 Consider reusable wrapping<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Using a fabric wrapping that can double as a scarf or tea towel (for example) is a great way to add colour to your gift. Wrapping with cloth is a beautiful way to present a gift and is better for the planet, if it has another purpose.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is also pretty recycled wrapping paper on Etsy. Alternatively, use simple brown paper, tied with a pretty reusable ribbon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2 Buy Vintage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Buying vintage allows you to create new memories without introducing new products to the chain of purchasing. Vintage items are usually one-of-a-kind with a story behind them making a truly unique addition to your home or wardrobe.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Find vintage Christmas decorations like these beautiful baubles on Etsy or head to a local charity shop and see what treasures you can uncover.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3 handcrafted decorations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Spruce up your home and tree with ornaments made from natural biodegradable materials. There are thousands of handmade decorations on Etsy, from personalised painted baubles to hand knitted Christmas motifs. Beautifully made heirloom Christmas decoration will be in your family forever and treasured for years to come.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>4 Grown your own gifts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Get green-fingered and give a plant in a pretty second-hand pot tied with a ribbon for a rustic look. Or take it to the next level and plant a tree for a loved one \u2013 as well as helping wildlife thrive, you\u2019re doing your bit for climate change.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>5 Find the vegan alternative<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re shopping for vegan loved ones or trying to buy planet-friendly gifts then Etsy has plenty of vegan alternatives to many classic Christmas gifts. There\u2019s a vegan gingerbread scented candle that will fill your home with festive smells or surprise someone with accessories made from alternative materials such as a vegan cork leather bag.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>6 Alternative Christmas trees<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">House plants can be turned into a modern looking Christmas tree by simply adding fairy lights and a few festive decorations. Over 6 million Christmas trees are thrown away in the UK each year, so this is an innovative way to ensure your house looks Christmas ready without having to cut down a real tree.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are alternative trees like this mini wood tree decor and even the option to rent a Christmas Tree from loveachristmastree.co.uk.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Alternatively, buy your Christmas Tree at Lower Stable Street, Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross in the capital and return it after 4 January \u2013 and they\u2019ll recycle it and have it turned into (pine flavour) gin by Bloomsbury Distillery.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>7 Quality over quantity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Organise a Secret Santa among family and friends, so everyone receives one or two gifts they really like rather than mountains of stuff and lots of plastic. This will cut down on waste and save money for a few truly meaningful gifts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>8 Declutter and Donate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Donate what you don\u2019t need. Having a clear-out before Christmas is always a good idea to make way for new items \u2013 take advantage of the British Heart Foundation\u2019s free collection service so you can declutter ahead of the big day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livingetc.com\/whats-news\/sustainable-christmas-221806\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Simple Steps to A More Sustainable Christmas<\/a> by Jacky Parker | Livingetc<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s the thought that counts, so the old idiom goes \u2013 and we all know how much better it is to give or receive a heartfelt gift, than something bought &hellip; [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2019\/12\/simple-steps-to-a-sustainable-holidays\/\">read more<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14411","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-real-estate"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Simple Steps to A Sustainable Holidays &#8226; 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