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#LFDChristmas Day 12:
It's easy to get carried away in the shops this Christmas but be a #SavyShopper and don’t buy more than your family needs… #LoveFooodHateWaste
Any leftovers? Sprout competitions are a great alternative to charades
https://t.co/pxtF76HaA4

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Reposted from @natgeoasia - Em here again as part of the @ecowithem_ takeover - celebrating all things plastic-free and Christmassy!

This time let’s tackle wrapping paper. Not many people realise that because it’s a mish mash of so many non-paper materials like foil, glitter (plastic) and laminate (plasticky stuff!) that it is unrecyclable. Whenever I see the feeding frenzy that is Christmas morning this makes me shudder. Plus the sticky tape, ribbons and cellophane. We can do this differently. We need to! So this Christmas why not get creative with your wrapping! What have you tried from this list? Do you have anything to add to it?! Drive the change. Take your pledge. #IChoosePlanet #PlanetorPlastic
🌏 Pledge Link in Bio. - #regrann

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Reposted from @loveyourfootprints - The Washi tape sticks! This is our recyclable Christmas tape ♻️ I love the cute gingerbread design and it goes well with our brown wrapping paper. Remember sellotape isn’t recyclable! The washi tape is only £1. Check out our Christmas wrapping paper blog for more information! This wrapping paper i picked up from mobile zero waste shop @ourplanetzerowaste 💚 #itsgoodtobegreen #sustainablechristmas #plasticfree #plasticfreechristmas #sustainableliving #ethicallymade #ecoproducts #ecofriendly #ecochristmas #plasticfreewrappingpaper - #regrann

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#LFDChristmas Day 6 :

Reposted from @hellohubbub - The Christmas jumper is one of the worst examples of fast fashion with two out of five Christmas jumpers only being worn once over the festive period 😳. •
We don’t want to ‘pull the wool over our eyes’ and ignore the facts, but we also never want to miss out on the festive fun ⛄️🎄
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Avoid this fast fashion fopaux with our four festive tips for a sustainable Christmas jumper day 🎅💫
1) Check what you already own 🤔
There are 65 million Christmas jumpers stashed away in wardrobes in the UK from previous years.

2) Swap with family and friends 👪
Have a Christmas jumper amnesty at work ahead of Christmas jumper day or swap with housemates to get a new look with minimal effort and no cost.

3) Make your own 👚🧶🧵
Click the link in our bio for our best sustainable Christmas jumper ideas, from DIY to preloved swaps

4) If you have to buy… buy second hand ♻️
top three places to find great festive knits are @depop @beyondretro (the vintage chain has over 1,500 Christmas jumpers online) and charity shops - #regrann

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Reposted from @thethirstybirdwimborne - Does anyone’s door need a festive hug?? We have a few spaces left on our last wreath course on December 16th. We have oodles of dried and fresh foliage to jazz up your front door! Feeling creative? Book now 01202 887722 #wreathmakingworkshop #festivecreations #thethirstybirdwimborne #festivefeels✨ - #regrann

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#LFDChristmas Day 5 :
Big Thank you to Bridport volunteers for giving #Bridport a tidy after #ChristmasCheer this morning #ChristmasAngels
@wastenotwantnot_bridport @bridport.tic

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Reposted from @liveconscious_ - ECO-CHRISTMAS // you’re probably all sick of the sight of eco-friendly wrapping at this point 😂 but I wanted to share my tips anyway 🎁 did you know most wrapping paper is non-recyclable? It seems such a waste to wrap presents in material which will be ripped apart in a few seconds and then sent straight to landfill. Instead, why not use something you already have? You could: upcycle old gift bags, save tissue paper and reuse it, use @whogivesacraptp paper wrap, use a tote bag or some old newspaper 🌿 this year I used some saved brown paper that comes in most amazon packages and also some newspaper (which I found on the street!) 🎀 I decorated the gift with some off-cut cotton yarn that was leftover from making a macrame plant hanger (you can also use string) and some dry leaves from my backyard 🍁 I also jumped on the dehydrated orange bandwagon to add a bit of colour 🍊simply slice some orange and put in the oven on a low heat (~60 degrees) for 1-2 hours. I added a drop of clove essential oil to the orange once it was dry to give it a Christmas scent 🌲 doesn’t this look so much nicer than plastic, glitter covered gifts?! #sustainablechristmas #yayforearth - #regrann

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Reposted from @ecowithem_ -
If possible, choose experiences over gifts. If not opt for secondhand or pre-loved presents, toys made of sustainable materials and things that don’t take 500 years to break down. Support handmade, homemade and ethical trade (for humans, animals and earth). Avoid things that require batteries, electricity or cartridges.
When you’re gifting for children this Christmas, be wise - give them the gift of their future!
Drive the change. Take your pledge. #IChoosePlanet #PlanetorPlastic #regrann

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Reposted from @keepbritaintidy - Watch your waste this Christmas, because - from gifts to decorations to leftovers - we can all do our bit to make it a little greener! 🎄♻️
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#GreenChristmas #ChristmasTips #SustainableChristmas #EcoChristmas #EnvironmentallyFriendly #WasteLess #WasteLessLiveMore #EcoWarriors #KeepBritainTidy - #regrann

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#LFDChristmas Day 3:
On the whole, Christmas decorations are not recyclable. Hidden plastic coatings, glitter, and synthetic inks all prevent things from being recycled. Making your own is not only fun (and will help keep any children entertained) and festive but will create a Christmas aesthetic utterly suited to you and the environment. #plasticfreedecorations #paperchains #saynotoglitter

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#LFDChristmas Day 2:
Do you love a real Christmas tree? So do we! Buying from a sustainable and local source is a great way to make your Christmas as bright and eco-friendly as can be.
If you're able, why not visit @RSPBArne and their annual #PullaPine event!
A great way to start the festive season and be eco-friendly in your Christmas tree choices. With refreshments, stalls and mulled wine, Christmas spirit is unavoidable!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2459953380786113/

Saturday 7 December - 11.00 am-3.00pm (last entry at 2pm)
Price: RSPB Members - £8 per adult, Non-RSPB Members - £10 per adult. Kids go FREE!

Read more at
https://ww2.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/events-dates-and-inspiration/events/details.aspx?id=tcm:9-382790

Reposted from @subucommunity - Our volunteers are braving the weather at RSPB Arne today for pull-a-pine! 🍂

#volunteering #students #volunteers #community #nature #arne #rspb #christmas #saturday #pine #pullapine #pullapineatarne #dorset #bournemouthuniversity #bournemouth - #regrann

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