12 Days of Sustainable Tips for the Holidays!

DIY your Christmas decorations out of reusable materials (like bottles, cans, newspaper, etc.) for example: 

Gift wrap your presents with newspaper or (re-usable) wrapping cloths, furoshiki style. 

Take a Social Media break to enjoy and to be grateful for your loved ones. ...

Reduce the amount of outdoor and indoor lighting decorations, and when going to sleep unplug your lights. ...

Secret Santa with your friends/family, this will reduce the amount ...

Use the break to reflect & talk to your friends and family about the climate (in a constructive ...

Is having a Christmas tree part of your tradition? How about buying one in a pot instead! ...

How about having a vegetarian dinner this year. ...

Give out ethical and long lasting gifts by checking out local markets and shops. 

Ask yourself these questions:

If travelling to see your loved ones during the December break, take the less CO2 impact option (a.k.a train or ...

Thrift shop your Christmas/NYE outfit, or have a clothing-swap with your family/friends. 

“Holiday Mathematician” (Ross as Holiday Armadillo)

Measure out your ingredients/food properly to avoid food waste. If you still have leftovers, look ...