Tag: Christmas

  • The Story of the Christmas Card

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    Every December, envelopes begin to appear scattered on the doormat of our homes like quiet little gifts. Each one with new imagery. Some shimmer with glitter, some depict a beautiful snowy scene, but all contain a thoughtful message. Christmas cards, humble though they seem, are tiny carriers of connection. They remind us that in the…

  • Sustainable Season Presents

    Want to know what to get the eco-aware member of the family for Christmas? Here are a few ideas… Recycled Newspaper Coasters If you know someone who combines sustainable values with obsessive tidiness, then these drinks coasters made from 100% recycled newspaper should be ideal. Available in sets of six and with their own woven…

  • Recycled Christmas Trees Helping To Reduce Flooding

    If you have a real fern tree at Christmas, what do you do with it after it’s served its festive use and is looking a bit worse for wear? A Christmas tree recycling company has found a great way of aiding in the reduction of flooding in local areas. Based in Todmorden,  Sara Tomkins and…

  • 8 Clever Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas

    How To Create Maximum Effect With Minimum Environmental Impact Nothing heightens the sense of anticipation on Christmas morning more than beautifully wrapped presents under the tree. But, as we all become more conscious of our environmental responsibilities, you might be wondering if that means you need to compromise on your wrapping paper and start wrapping…

  • Make Your Own Paper Christmas Decorations

    Decorating the house for Christmas is always lots of fun, but it can be extra special when you have made the decorations yourself. Making decorations from paper, especially if you use old wrapping paper saved from the year before, is environmentally friendly, too. Here are 10 DIY Christmas decorations that kids of all ages will…

  • Don’t Throw Away Your Old Christmas Wrapping Paper!

    Christmas is a time full of excess, including excess waste – typically an increase of about 30% compared with the rest of the year.[1] Even though many of us will be spending a little more carefully this year, there are things we can do to also reduce waste – and have fun in the process.…

  • Sustainable Christmas Presents

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    What should you get your environmentally conscious family member this Christmas? We round up some of our favourite eco-friendly presents. How to Save Our Planet by Mark Maslin Described as a ‘handbook of how we together can save our precious planet’, the latest book by Two Sides Seminar speaker Mark Maslin has gained praise from everyone from…

  • Gift Wrapping – The Highstreet Initiative

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    Did you know, not all wrapping paper we buy from the shops can be recycled? FatFace, along with some other big highstreet names, have come up with an initiative that will save you time, effort, and money this Christmas. Picture the scene. You’ve walked into your local highstreet retailer and picked up that perfect gift…