In a context where consumption tends to increase during the season ChristmasCelebrating these celebrations often has a large environmental footprint.
Home decorating, special menus, lavish gifts and excessive purchases unfortunately contribute to this environmental impact. In the face of this, it is crucial that we reflect on our practices and look for sustainable alternatives that allow us to enjoy a more responsible Christmas.
“End of year celebrations and Christmas They are the ones that have the greatest impact on our environment and question our ability to live sustainably. But don’t worry, because there are many ways to make this beautiful time of year the perfect time to move faster towards taking care of the planet.” He explains Christian Bustos, CEO Buicka company dedicated to accelerating companies’ transition towards sustainability.
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With the aim of making a difference and setting an example for a more sustainable celebration, the expert is also in Environment and sustainabilityBeeok, in collaboration with the Beeok team, has compiled five tips that will allow you to enjoy the celebrations in a more conscious and responsible way:
1.- Planning the Christmas menu: It is necessary to prefer foods Which take place close to your home, and in this way, the environmental impact of long-distance transportation is avoided. In addition, you should keep in mind when purchasing food that you use as little packaging as possible, bring your own bags to purchase the product and do not forget to buy products with biodegradable packaging, for example.
2.- Be careful with lighting: At Christmas is a classic Decorating our homes With colored lights, but it is not necessary to exaggerate and fill our homes with lights. Choose some low-consumption bulbs, such as LEDs, which use 90% less energy than traditional bulbs. Then you can have a well-lit house, but consume much less.
3.- Recycled gift paper: Use those papers you have left over during the year. An original and sustainable idea is to use recycled materials for the gifts you will give. Kraft paper, magazine paper and newspapers give a vintage touch and we avoid buying new papers and reusing what we have stored at home.
4.- Clean games: If you go to When giving toys, consider toys that don’t require batteries.. And since they are wooden toys, you also start encouraging children from a young age to learn how to care about the environment and sustainability.
5.- Providing expertise: We suggest you give something intangible. This is in addition to being Gifts that generate no wasteIt guarantees success because it is one of the most valuable gifts because it will always be associated with unforgettable memories. It could be a spa day, a dinner out, an extreme adventure, etc.
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