NCECS 2020 Sustainable Christmas Guide

Why not make Christmas as enjoyable and sustainable as possible? To do so, we’ve created a Sustainable Christmas guide to give you some ideas to have an eco-friendly holiday and to have fun while doing it! Swipe through and check out the links below!

Looking for specific ideas? Check out these links for examples of holiday activities and decorations:

Christmas Baking Ideas:

-30+ Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Christmas Cookies: https://www.cookinglight.com/entertaining/holidays-occasions/christmas-cookie-recipes?

-Reindeer Tracks: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/reindeer-tracks/

-No-Bake Christmas Wreath Treats: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/no-bake-christmas-wreath-treats/

Homemade Ornament Ideas:

-18 Beautiful Natural Christmas Tree Ornaments to Make:

https://anextraordinaryday.net/18-natural-christmas-tree-ornaments-to-make/

-Christmas Ornaments Made From Nature: https://www.diys.com/christmas-ornaments-made-from-nature/

Recycled Wrapping Ideas:

-Green Gift Wrap Ideas: https://theartofsimple.net/eco-friendly-and-green-gift-wrapping-ideas-for-this-holiday-season/

-Top 10 Eco-Friendly Gift Wrap Ideas: https://ecobnb.com/blog/2015/11/eco-friendly-gift-wrap-ideas/

-Reusable Gift Box: https://www.instructables.com/Reusable-Gift-Box/

Natural Decorations:

-Nature inspired Christmas Decorations: https://www.midwestliving.com/homes/seasonal-decorating/nature-inspired-christmas-decorations/?

-12 Beautiful Natural Christmas Decorations: https://www.thespruce.com/natural-christmas-decorations-4177526

-12 Natural and Zero-Waste Christmas Décor Ideas: https://mindfulofthehome.com/diy-natural-christmas-decorations/

Sustainable Christmas Gift Ideas:

-A Guide to Sustainable Christmas Shopping: https://www.bekindmagazine.com/a-guide-to-sustainable-christmas-shopping/

-Sustainable Christmas -10 Ideas for Ecological and Ethical Gifts: https://youmatter.world/en/christmas-gifts-10-ecological-and-ethical-ideas/

Learn about the Environment for Christmas:

-Visit our educational resources bank on our website: https://www.bekindmagazine.com/a-guide-to-sustainable-christmas-shopping/

-Go on a family nature hike, decorate a tree for the birds, participate in a nature restoration activity to offset your environment impacts over the holidays (more info at https://learn.eartheasy.com/guides/how-to-have-a-green-christmas/)

Eco-Friendly Lighting Ideas:

-4 Easy Options for Eco-Friendly Christmas Lights This Year: https://www.luminaireinc.us/4-easy-ways-make-christmas-lights-green-holiday-season/