The colorful tree leaves have given way to colder weather, the first snowflakes and the many Christmas songs on the radio. The signs are clear, the holiday season is upon us.
Grande période de célébrations…mais moment plus complexe pour la planète et l’empreinte écologique!
Made in China decorations are entering our homes with great fanfare, purchases on large more or less ethical online platforms are making a fortune and the abundance of new objects that smell like new are ending up under the tree.
What if we tried to do something different this year? Here are our tips for a successful and responsible Christmas :
The famous fir tree
Avec un peu d’imagination, le sapin classique peut facilement être remplacé par une belle plante ou un pan de mur que vous ornerez de leurs plus beaux atours, c’est-à-dire, les décorations des années précédentes. L’ambiance sera tout aussi festive, vous serez surpris! Le sapin naturel, de son côté, est souvent bourré de produits chimiques néfastes pour l’environnement. Privilégiez les sapins bios ou en pots, vous pourrez les replanter par la suite. Les sapins artificiels, malgré qu’ils se réutilisent, sont souvent conçus de matières plastiques non recyclables et proviennent très souvent d’Asie où les conditions humaines et environnementales sont loin d’être un exemple à suivre.
The less sweet side of the Advent calendar
The exciting wait for the big day is often marked, from the first day of December, by advent calendars. The quality of the chocolate is generally rather poor, and as for the ethical side, we’ll pass There are certainly small local chocolate shops near you and skillful little fingers to make your own original calendar for the very first time.
A gift is above all to please
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without presents. What if you and your family decided to only give each other handmade things? Homemade jam, plant cuttings in a hand-painted pot, or even a photo frame made from recycled materials. The choices are as wide as your imagination. The possibility of offering second-hand gifts are also excellent options. And to wrap them, old newspapers or reusable pieces of fabric will do the trick. Decorate them with autumn leaves, pine cones, or a personalized collage to embellish them.
Eating, yes, but…
When we talk about the holidays, we immediately imagine tempting and abundant tables. Buy local, in bulk and organic as much as possible and don’t cook for an army, we know, there are always too many. There are also anti-waste baskets made up of fruits and vegetables saved from food waste offered year-round that can also be an excellent choice during the holidays. Visit the Improove website, a non-profit organization with an anti-food waste mission, which is an excellent example.
After the festivities, freeze what can be frozen, cook leftovers, offer portions to take back to your guests to avoid food waste as much as possible.
The entire Still Good Foods team wishes you a happy and festive holiday season, simply, more responsible!
