Decorations can cause a lot of waste
during the holiday season every year. Although many of us have
decorations that we re-use every year, many stores are now stocking
cheap, plastic decorations that wear out quickly and don't do
anything to help the environment. Why not think about what kind of eco-friendly decorations you could use instead?
Natural Christmas Wreath (Photo credit: **Mary**) |
If you're in the market for new eco-friendly decorations then one of the best places to find them is
outdoors. There are plenty natural items that you can use to decorate
your home. And once Christmas is over, you can leave them to biodegrade
naturally.
1. Pinecones: You'll often find these on
the ground during the winter, so gather some for free - and without
harming any trees in the process - and glue them to wreaths or other
Christmas decorations.
2. Leaves: What better way to make your
home look like Christmas than by using a variety of winter leaves?
Ivy is just perfect for decorations: combine it with twigs and holly
and you can create the perfect, homemade wreath.
3. Berries and Nuts: We all associate nuts
and berries with Christmas, and thankfully nature provides them for
free. If you can, gather some acorns and holly berries to add to your
decorations this year.
One of the best things about using
natural, eco friendly decorations is that it encourages you to get
outside and experience the real beauty of winter. Not only this, but
you can turn it into a project for the whole family to enjoy
together.
Recycled Paper
If you and your kids like to make your
own Christmas decorations, then using recycled paper can be a great
way to go about it. Paper chains are a simple way to decorate the
home, or you can use old paper scraps or even old cards or gift wrap to create snowflakes and more!
Christmas Tree & Lights
Christmas decoration at the Christmas Market in Aachen, Germany (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
The key to using eco friendly Christmas
decorations is to use natural, biodegradable materials wherever
possible. When you do buy decorations, make sure that they are good
quality and will be reused for years to come. And, if you have old
decorations you no longer want, try donating them to ensure they
still get some use instead of going into a landfill.
Have a wonderful, healthy, happy, and green Christmas!
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