For many of us, Christmas is a time of indulgence; eating, drinking and being merry. Sadly, the upshot of this is often a lot of post-festivity waste, from piles of plastic packaging to untouched leftovers. But fret not; our guide to a Green Christmas is packed with tips to make your holiday more sustainable.
Within we’ve compiled heaps of resources on the best ways to make everything from Christmas shopping to Christmas dinner kinder to the planet, including recommendations for independently-owned businesses, recycling and reusing tips for Christmas wrapping, recipes for leftovers and instructions for handmade decorations. Did someone miss the mark on their Christmas gift? Get friends together and hold an ‘unwanted gift raffle’ in the New Year!
It’s easy to get swept up in the excesses of the holidays, but the real spirit of the season is being conscious of our impact on the world around us and trying to leave it better than we found it. So have a look through to find out how to make your Christmas a little more green.
Welcome to Daily Info’s 2023 Advent Calendar – 24 days of festive tips, free activities & local shopping suggestions!
This year's calendar offers a mix of Christmas suggestions, taking in traditions in Oxford and the wider area, and free activities & events in the build up to the big day.
