Reducing the amount of waste generated during the holiday season

Increasing consumption and purchasing more items

Promoting lavish spending and gift-giving

Encouraging the use of single-use plastics

Using reusable gift bags or boxes

Wrapping gifts in plastic wrap or cellophane

Decorating gifts with natural elements like twine or dried flowers

Using recycled or upcycled materials for gift tags

Buying new decorations every year

Choosing decorations made from sustainable or recycled materials

Using disposable decorations that can be thrown away after the holidays

Purchasing decorations in bulk to save money

Giving experiences or services instead of physical gifts

Purchasing gifts from fast-fashion retailers

Wrapping gifts in excessive amounts of wrapping paper

Choosing gifts that require batteries or electricity

Locally-sourced and organic fruits and vegetables

Processed and packaged foods with excessive packaging

Plant-based dishes made from seasonal ingredients

Homemade meals using fresh, whole ingredients

Using disposable plates, cups, and utensils

Cooking large quantities of food to avoid leftovers

Composting food scraps and using reusable containers

Purchasing pre-packaged meals and snacks

Throwing it in the trash

Burning it in your fireplace or backyard

Recycling it at a designated drop-off location

Leaving it on the curb for regular trash collection

Exchanging gifts wrapped in excessive amounts of wrapping paper

Sending holiday cards made from recycled paper

Using disposable decorations that can be thrown away after the holidays

Purchasing new holiday decorations every year

Packing excessive amounts of clothing and toiletries

Choosing flights with the lowest carbon emissions

Using single-use plastic water bottles and disposable utensils

Purchasing souvenirs made from non-recyclable materials

Using incandescent light bulbs

Choosing LED lights that consume less energy

Leaving holiday lights on all night long

Using disposable batteries for holiday lights

Using disposable plates, cups, and utensils

Serving food in individual portions to avoid leftovers

Composting food scraps and using reusable decorations

Purchasing pre-packaged snacks and beverages

Recycling it at a designated drop-off location

Composting it if it is made from natural materials

Burning it in your fireplace or backyard

Reusing it for future gift-giving

Buying gifts from fast-fashion retailers

Choosing gifts made from sustainable or recycled materials

Purchasing gifts that require batteries or electricity

Wrapping gifts in excessive amounts of wrapping paper

Throwing them in the trash

Donating them to a local charity or thrift store

Burning them in your fireplace or backyard

Leaving them on the curb for regular trash collection

Using disposable envelopes

Choosing cards made from recycled paper

Sending cards with excessive decorations and glitter

Purchasing pre-packaged holiday card sets