Isn’t all wrapping paper recyclable? ‘Can wrapping paper be recycled?’ is a commonly asked question. Unfortunately, Christmas wrapping paper is often dyed, printed, laminated and/or contains non-paper-based additions (which can include glitter and plastic elements) which can’t be recycled. Can I recycle my Christmas wrapping paper? The good news is that the cheaper wrapping papers …
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10 Tips for a More Eco Friendly Christmas
“Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store, maybe Christmas perhaps means just a little bit more. ”It’s not often that we quote the Grinch, but in this case, and perhaps at the moment more than ever, Dr Seuss’ fictional character is spot on. Ordinarily, Christmas is a magical time of year but it is also …
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Ten Tips for a Plastic Free and More Environmentally Friendly Christmas
Tis the Season to Be Jolly Environmentally Conscious… “Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store, maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more.” It’s not often that we quote the Grinch, but in this case Dr Seuss’ fictional character is spot on. Christmas is a magical time of year but on the flip side it’s …
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10 Wooden (And Plastic Free) Toy Brands We Love This Christmas – For Babies, Toddlers and Children
When it comes to Christmas presents and toys, games and puzzles, avoiding plastic can be difficult. Here are ten brands that can help you to do just that… Big Jigs – A high quality range of wooden train sets, toys and puzzles.Melissa & Doug – A huge collection of well-made wooden toys, games and puzzles.Brushwood Toys – If …
Artificial Christmas Tree or Real Tree? Which is More Environmentally Friendly?
Real Christmas trees.They are obviously more authentic and they generally smell fantastic but they may not last and they can result in a lot of mess… etc etc. The merits of a real tree versus an artificial one is a timeless debate. But how do they compare environmentally according to the Carbon Trust? Tree Carbon …
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