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December is always here before we know it, leaving many of us in a rush to find gifts, plan get-togethers and meals, and make travel plans. We've compiled a few easy guides to help make your holiday planning simpler and more sustainable.
Planet-Friendly Holiday Gift Guide from MassCEC
MassCEC's recent newsletter provided some excellent sustainable gift categories suggested by their staff. Some ideas include:
- Gifts that grow, such as a seed-starting kit or flower-growing pots
- Gifts that last, such as durable toys/activities or a sweater made of recycled materials
- Adventures to share, e.g., gifting experiences like concert tickets
- Practical gifts for everyday life, such as reusable household items
- Treats made with love, because who doesn't love a homemade baked good!
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Donations: Collaborate with a child to whom you would typically give a gift to instead make a donation to organizations like Save the Children or Support+Feed. Kids can give a plant-based meal or a bike, or whatever other kinds of gifts the organization makes available, to a child or family in need.
Your Guide to Planning a More Sustainable Holiday Meal from The Recycling Partnership
A few tips in this useful guide include using upcycled decorations, avoiding single-use items, intentionally reducing food waste, and rethinking leftovers. And not on this guide, but something to consider—try adding a new plant-based dish to your menu!
See even more sustainable holiday tips from One Tree Planted.
How to Travel Better: A Beginner's Guide to Sustainable Travel
Traveling for the holidays and interested in learning about ways to reduce your transportation-related emissions? Check out National Geographic's guide above, which includes ideas such as packing less, reducing distance traveled, traveling in a way that burns less fossil fuel, and exploring eco-friendly stays.
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