Gifts and gift wrapping
Over the festive season we’ll use around 150,000km of wrapping paper – and if it’s glittery or shiny, it can’t be recycled. With a bit of creativity there are better ways.
- How to ditch the Christmas wrapping paper
- Or even better, give gifts you don’t have to wrap, such as experiences (for example tickets to a movie or a play) or gifts of time in the form of babysitting, gardening, cooking etc.
- Another great idea is to have an op shop Christmas.
- Make gifts such as beeswax wraps as gifts which will cut down on the use of cling film.
More homemade gift ideas:
Cards
Send emails or e-cards instead of Christmas cards covered in glitter or foil – which can’t be recycled (you’ll also save a fortune on stamps!)
Food
Over Christmas, it’s estimated that 90% of Australians will throw away 25% of the food they buy.
- Start using stuff in your freezer to make room for Christmas leftovers (like that bag of frozen peas that’s been lurking at the back for a while!).
- Do the same with your fridge
- Make sure you store food correctly, so it lasts longer.
- Plan every meal over the Christmas period and then make a list (be sure to include leftovers in your meal planning).
- Storage tips to make groceries last
- Make sure your fridge stays cool
- https://www.littleaussie.com.au/post/buy-fruit-vegetables-no-plastic-bags Avoid single use plates, cups and cutlery where you can. Visit your local op shop for a few extras (you can always donate them again afterwards!) or ask guests to bring extra plates and cutlery.
And don’t forget to recycle what you can:
How to recycle household batteries
How to recycle your Christmas rubbish
How composting helps the environment
And finally, did you know that Christmas lights can be recycled as e-waste?
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