Eco Christmas Decorations
Recycled Cardboard Decorations
Most people are ordering their gifts online now. That means they are receiving more cardboard. Consider saving the cardboard to make Christmas decorations. Some ideas are standing Christmas trees, reindeer, a sled, or some ornaments that are painted.
Toilet Paper Rolls Decorations
Toilet paper rolls are so useful around the holidays. You can turn them into little characters, ornaments and more!
LED Christmas Lights
Switching your Christmas lights to LED is a better option because they not only save you money on your electric bills, they are also better for the environment.
Reusable Advent Calendar
If you are someone who loves having an advent calendar around the holidays, consider getting a re-usable one that can be used year after year. Perhaps one made of wood or cloth.
Stick/Twig Decorations
Another thing you can recycle is sticks or twigs from outside. You can use these to make mini trees, ornaments, beautiful table centerpieces and more!
Puzzle Piece Ornaments
Have an old puzzle that is missing a few pieces? Consider turning the remaining pieces into ornaments.
Eco Wrapping Paper
A good way to tell if your wrapping paper is recyclable is to use the scrunch test. Simply scrunch up the paper and let it go. If the paper stays scrunched up it can be recycled, though if it unfolded on its own it most likely contains non-recyclable materials. You can buy kraft paper and add little stamps or drawings. Or try reusing newspaper.
Think about saving tissue paper you used once the gift has been opened. You can reuse the tissue paper over and over again.