TOP TIPS FOR A SUSTAINABLE CHRISTMAS

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Openmouthinsertfood · 22/11/2023 18:16

Hi, I see on these boards a lot, of posters saying, 'What about the environment?!' When talking about Christmas.Well I got an email from the WWF today with this link. I though some of you might appreciate it?

Top tips for a sustainable Christmas

Christmas doesn’t have to cost the earth. This year, follow our top tips and look after the planet this festive season.

https://www.wwf.org.uk/top-tips-sustainable-christmas?pc=AWF004014&utm_campaign=christmas24&utm_content=MIAssetOneTipsINSPIRE&utm_medium=email&utm_source=FY24_AWF004014_xmas_FriendsAct_Sustainable_guide&mi_u=538589&mi_ign=20231122181331

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D20 · 22/11/2023 19:00

Thank you. I think I’m doing pretty good going by that list. I’m not perfect but I’m trying to make better choices year on year.

User236792 · 22/11/2023 19:22

I like this list. It’s not about perfection, but just doing better.

I think buying secondhand where possible is probably one of the biggest/best impact, along with experiences.

Theimpossiblegirl · 22/11/2023 19:48

I've tried to buy presents from small businesses, mostly local. I tend to buy food and drink to make hampers, so less in the way of landfill tat.

bakewellbride · 22/11/2023 19:55

Eating vegan is by a thousand miles the biggest thing you can do to have a sustainable Christmas.

Nonplusultra · 23/11/2023 06:33

Thanks for sharing that

FlauntsHerAmpleAssets · 24/11/2023 17:15

Just spotted this, and thought readers of this thread might find it useful.
I've not heard of the platform before but like its ethos very much:
https://uk.buymeonce.com/pages/about-us

About Us

Only buy things once. Love things that last. It's a simple message, but it defines everything we do. We only sell long-lasting products that we as a team can stand behind.

https://uk.buymeonce.com/pages/about-us

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Openmouthinsertfood · 25/11/2023 12:12

Some more articles from Positive News Magazine, that might be of interest.
https://www.positive.news/society/20-ways-to-shop-more-mindfully/

https://www.positive.news/society/you-told-us-how-positive-news-readers-challenge-rampant-consumerism/

https://www.positive.news/environment/black-friday-seven-things-to-do-instead-of-buying-stuff/

Haven't read them myself yet. Hope they are of use to some!