Despite being the most anticipated event of the year, Christmas decorations can increase the load on the environment. This includes water wastage, emission of greenhouse gases, and displacement of land to a lesser degree. Here are some wonderful eco-friendly decorations for a green Christmas to remember:
• Potted Christmas Trees:
If your kids are clamouring for a Christmas tree, get a living, breathing one which is potted and watered to perfection. Not only will you enjoy the tree’s rich smell, but also have the pleasure of planting it in your garden after Christmas.
• Cardboard Trees:
If you are looking to leave as small a carbon footprint as possible, cardboard Christmas trees are the ones to go for. They can be folded in any desired shape and you will also have the option of decorating it with colourful led lights, achieving a 3d effect that everyone will appreciate.
• Recycled Fabric And Paper Wrapping Paper:
Traditional wrapping paper will have plastic, metal foil, and other undesirable, harmful components that damage the environment. This Christmas, go for recycled paper wrapping paper to make your stand in the favour of the environment. If you can squish the paper and it stays scrunched, be assured you have a recycled wrapping paper.
• Wreaths:
With its origins in ancient rome, the wreath was a token of victory as well as social status. Moving into the modern times, you can make pine cone wreaths and also include holly and pine to soak in their fragrance and feel invigorated.
• Plantable Cards:
Many card shops today sell Christmas cards that contain seeds of different plants and trees. These make very good greeting cards, and the receiver will be able to fondly look at the tree growing in the yard and be reminded of you every time. What better way to remain in the hearts of your loved ones?
• Reusable Crackers:
Do away with single-use crackers, opt for reusable crackers, especially if it happens to be made of cloth-like linen.
• Puzzle Snowflakes:
These make a great addition to a Christmas tree. Laced together, this unusual decoration has several pieces of puzzle blocks threaded by a red ribbon. The white of the flakes further accentuates the effect, and your advantage is that it’s made from recyclable materials. Puzzle pieces and ribbons can also be attached to presents for personalization and added glitz.
• Rusty Snowflakes:
For these, forage for pine needles, ribbons and buttons of old, as well as berries and twigs. Tie them in the shape of snowflakes, with pieces of coloured string and make them eco-friendly decorations for a green Christmas.
• Eco-Friendly Gifts:
As a big extension of your intent, you can insist on getting suitable eco-friendly gifts for everyone at home. Such is their variety that you will be hard pressed to make a choice. Right from your toddler to your spouse and everyone in-between, there is a green Christmas present worthy of each.
• Led Christmas Lights:
Traditionally it is expected to have a lot of sparkling lights on every apartment, house, and yard. If you replace the incandescent lights in your home with eco- friendly led lights, you will cut down significantly on your electric bill for december. Done collectively, this will save the planet from 29,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions spread over the Christmas week.
• Eco-Friendly And Organic Glitter:
Traditionally it is expected to have a lot of sparkling lights on every apartment, house, and yard. If you replace the incandescent lights in your home with eco- friendly led lights, you will cut down significantly on your electric bill for december. Done collectively, this will save the planet from 29,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions spread over the Christmas week.
• Santa Toilet Rolls:
If you stock up on empty toilet paper rolls, you can fashion smiling santas from each and hang them from different vantage points to oversee a happy Christmas with friends and family. Of course, you have to be good with your hands for this one to work.
• Pine Reindeers:
Shine up your Christmas tree with pine cones that have eyes and red noses, along with twigs for antlers. They make a welcome addition to cozy gatherings around the Christmas tree.
• Greeting Card Garlands:
You can dig into your creative side and come up with some great postcards and Christmas cards received over the years to string them together in a garland. It will look nice around the doors, draped across the railings inside the house, or even wrapped around a Christmas tree.
• Pine Centerpiece:
To give your Christmas party a dash of nature, why not saw the base of a tree and use it as a centerpiece. When all the excitement and talk about this “unusual” table ceases, grab your drinks and gather around for games and cards.
• Jam Jar Candle Holder:
Jam jars can be perfect for holding aromatic candles and you can let your imagination take over when decorating these delightful, used jars that can be recycled and repurposed after use.
• Wine Bottle Candle Holder:
This is similar to the one above, and you need just some good wrapping paper and green ribbons to make the wine bottle the perfect candle holder.
Go and unleash these eco-friendly decorations for a green Christmas on your house this year and watch the guests talk about it for quite some time to come. You, will, have set a responsible precedent for society and done your fair share for the environment.