Here are some jolly quick tips to bring out the #EverydayEnvironmentalist in everyone.

When wrapping gifts use:
- Bags & boxes that you have around the house - they don't need to be holiday theme!
- Material bags & ribbons - you can find ribbon at opp shops!
- Pillow cases - tie with a ribbon to look like it's from Santa!
- Use material or burlap as wrapping paper - you can also look at opp shops.
- Decorate with ornaments, leaves or herbs for a personal & natural touch
- Reuse last year's cards w/ blank backs and cut up for tags
- Find askets at the opp shops for hampers
- Wrap in scarves or pashminas

Create presents...
- Collect jars and make homemade sauces, spices & rubs
- Find tea or coffee cups and fill with homemade cocoa or coffees
- Make bath soaks with epsom salts & essential oils
- Prepare a favourite dinner or dish including a fancy invitation - don't forget to set up & clean up after dessert
- Make wreaths from leaves or branches and decorate with handmade gifts

Give to charity...
You can also decorate sustainably...

- Create a tree using driftwood and hand sewn ornaments with left over fabric or felt (see above)
- Use last year's ribbons and hang on your tree or mantle
- Find decorations at opp shops
- Use a living tree or a cut off - one that lives with you all year that you decorate for the holidays

Little deeds can mean a lot. How will you live a bit more green this year?
Find more inspiration, news and education from Enviro NZ here: https://environz.co.nz/news
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