In this episode of the Sustainable in the Suburbs podcast, we’re talking about easy strategies to reduce food waste during the holidays. By planning mindful meals, involving kids, and hosting thoughtfully, families can save money and lessen their environmental impact. Small shifts in habits can make a significant difference for the planet.
Salt dough ornaments are a simple, eco-friendly way to decorate for the holidays. Made with pantry staples, they’re customizable, compostable, and perfect for adding a personal, sustainable touch to your seasonal decor.
Stockings are a fun way to create new eco-conscious holiday traditions and begin the shift toward more mindful and low waste gift giving. Rather than plastic dollar store trinkets, fewer (but better quality) items that can be used throughout the year can be much more fun. Here are 30+ eco-friendly stocking stuffer ideas for kids!
Consumable gifts are a great low waste option – who doesn’t like food?! Or a free jar? Gifts in jars are inexpensive, but made with intention and given with love. This holiday tea blend, full of warming spices and flavours, is a great gift for teachers, neighbours, friends, and family!
The holiday season has so many opportunities to be green beyond eco-friendly gifts, wrapping, or decorations. Work some of these broader themes into your holiday break to start the new year off with a sustainable mindset.
Dried orange slices are the perfect eco-friendly holiday decoration. Follow this quick and easy tutorial to make your own!
Looking for an easy, thoughtful, and delicious gift? These DIY oat bars in a jar are perfect for friends, family, or teachers! With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty, homemade gift that’s both sustainable and budget-friendly.
The holiday season presents a challenge when shifting to a low waste lifestyle with kids. Older children in particular have developed expectations about receiving gifts and are around peers with different experiences. Now is a good time to model giving eco-friendly gifts with intention and showing that the meaning of gifts can (and should) go beyond the physical item.
Halloween is a scary time these days. Ghouls, ghosts, and witches have been replaced by sugar, palm oil, and plastic. But have no fear! A low waste Halloween is possible. Whether you have kids of your own, kids in your life, or love being a kid yourself on Halloween, you can lower your ecological footprint…
