Christmas is back, the happiest time of the year. We know that it is a season where there is an excess of everything, food, gifts, alcohol and, above all, products and materials that we used once and that are no longer used. We know that it is not easy to always be sustainable, especially during Christmas, but it is not impossible and we will explain how.
At the Christmas table
When we prepare lunches and dinners for Christmas days, we collect endless amounts of waste such as bottles, containers, plastic briks, etc. All these can be recycled in the corresponding container, thus helping the planet. Our tip is that you try to consume products that do not have as much plastic as packaging. If you have the opportunity, we recommend going to stores where you can buy in bulk. These stores allow you to bring your own packaging, thus helping the local economy and the environment.
Eat local products. Many of the products consumed at holiday times come from thousands and thousands of kilometers. The reality is that you do not need to consume products that come from abroad, since most of them can be seen made near your home.
Gifts
Thousands and thousands of gifts can be made. Many of them can be sustainable. And not only the gift itself, but also the packaging it has. For example, it can be wrapped with a wrapper that has already been used. If it's in good condition, it's a good choice. We also recommend making non-material gifts, that is, a trip, a getaway to the mountains, a morning at a spa, an afternoon at the theater or dinner at a restaurant.
A tradition that we should all adopt, especially if we have children, is to donate toys, that is, donate toys that are no longer used to charity so that other boys and girls can have their Christmas present. Recycling dolls and other stuffed animals helps the little ones in the house value what they have.
The Three Kings and Santa Claus bring a lot of new computers, tablets and electronic devices. Normally, the other devices pass away. The ideal is to take them to a green point. In the cities there are many and distributed throughout all the neighborhoods. By taking them there you will ensure that they can be recycled correctly and your house will be without devices that you no longer use.
Christmas is the time of year where it is most polluted. Being 100% sustainable is difficult, but little by little we can all become more respectful of the environment. With these simple tips, surely this Christmas you will be able to achieve it. Find the sustainable Christmas collection on our website. Merry christmas!