MyAdvent
BEE Eco-friendly Advent Calendar 2021
by Becoming European Eco-citizens
Opt for fewer gifts for fewer people. Remember that giving gifts isn’t an obligation; it’s a choice.
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Remember the batteries. If your gift requires batteries, include rechargeable ones.
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Use eco-friendly glitter and confetti
Long time ago glitter was my best friend when it came to Christmas. For weeks I ...
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- Write detailed shopping lists. Make sure your grocery list contains the amounts required. Do you need just one zucchini or a ...
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Be green
Opt for solar power outdoor lights where possible and remember to turn your Christmas lights off when you’re out ...
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What is the most sustainable Christmas tree option?
The most sustainable Christmas tree option is a potted, living tree that can ...
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- Be conscious of packaging. If possible, avoid presents that come in single-use plastics. Consider the amount of plastic (which is ...
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If you do end up with some waste, try to either reuse or recycle the material, rather than send it ...
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zero-waste alternatives:
You can create less waste by altering how you wrap your gifts (or deciding not to wrap them at ...
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Buying decorations
If you’d prefer to buy your decorations, choose ones made from eco-friendly materials like wood, metal, glass, clay, or ...
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- Make a list (and check it twice). Make like Santa and shop from a list, rather than from impulse. When ...
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zero-waste gift ideas:
- Gift certificates
- Homemade gifts such as candles, soap, bread and baked goods
- Thrifted or vintage jewelry
- Reusable ...
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Skip the trends. This year’s hottest toy may be filling next year’s landfill. Opt for sustainably made and classic gifts (see some ...
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“Shop local.”
You’ve heard it before and, yup, we’re about to say it again. Shopping within your community from local ...
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Bring your reusable shopping bags. Using your own shopping bags will cut down on the number of paper bags and plastic ...
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- Plan your meals to “right-size” your holiday cooking. As much as we enjoy leftovers, we all know that plenty of foods ...
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Wrapping paper ideas:
- Newspaper (the comics section is most fun!)
- Pages pulled out of magazines
- Paper grocery bags
- Leftover fabrics ...
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Pay it forward
Received a gift you don’t need but don’t want to ask for the receipt? Return it for an ...
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THE ISSUE OF THE UNWANTED GIFT
You can’t always control what people will buy you for Christmas. Try telling loved ones that ...
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Christmas cards:
Cut down on paper waste by sending e-cards or buying cards made from recycled paper.
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BUY SECOND HAND
Why waste money buying new decorations when you can get them for a fraction of the price from a ...
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Less gifts and more experience together
Merry Christmas to all of you!
Boldog karácsonyt kívánunk: BEE, BJG, Csongrád, Hungary
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Clear out your freezer ahead of your holiday meal shopping. Freezing food is an excellent way to prevent waste.
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Zero-waste decorations:
- Use nature around you. Go foraging for your Christmas decorations. Bring nature’s bounty indoors for the festive season. Pine ...
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This calendar has ended. It started on the 1/1/2022 and lasted for 24 days.