Sustainable decorations Christmas
Whether you are decorating the table or a tree, choose sustainable options to bring more joy to the world. Christmas can involve creativity and responsible, concious consumption.
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DIY arts and crafts
Make your own decorations to save resources. Try papier-mache or origami. Try some seasonal creativity as a hobby. Showcase arts and crafts from the children or the entire family.
Eco fairtrade and local products
Shop from small businesses, fairtrade stores and local markets.
Wooden ornaments
There are wooden Christmas trees, baubles and table decorations. You could decorate your traditional Christmas tree with a wooden kookaburra or possum. A timber tree-shaped piece will bring a theme to your dining table. The Buttonworks Christmas Kangaroo suits an Aussie Christmas.
Fresh or dried plants
It could be as simple as flowers on a table or in a vase. Grow your own plants to reduce the environmental footprint.
Reused or second-hand decorations
Use what you already have. If you need more, someone will have spare pre-loved Christmas gear in your local area or online.
Natural wooden decorations may have a lighter environmental footprint. Image: Unsplash
