How to minimise your household waste this festive season
The temperature has dropped, the streets are illuminated with fairy lights, and Christmas films are beginning to be shown on TV – the festive season has officially arrived! As exciting as this time of year can be, it’s important to consider the impact celebrations like Christmas can have on the environment.
Paying attention to the waste we’re generating doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the festive season. Here we share our top tips for minimising your household waste while still having a wonderful Christmas.
Shop with reusable bags
The image of people struggling home with heaps of bags after a busy day of Christmas shopping isn’t far from the truth. However, over the past few years, the negative effects of single-use plastic bags have been brought to light. Nature documentaries and environmental campaigns have urged the public to opt for alternatives to reduce the amount of plastic waste we generate in the UK, and what better time to start than now? Take canvas bags or “bags for life” during your next shopping trip to protect the planet this Christmas.
Buy thoughtfully
Buying thoughtful gifts for loved ones is one of the greatest ways to celebrate during the festive season, but unfortunately, it comes at a cost. Whether it’s the packaging from a box of chocolates or the protective polystyrene coating from a children’s toy, we’re often left with large amounts of household waste that could be avoided. Next time you go shopping:
- Take a list and stick to it. This will help you avoid impulse purchases and only buy what you really need.
- Opt for presents with little packaging. Could you buy your presents from a shop, rather than ordering a boxed and bubble-wrapped item online?
- Try to resist the temptation of stocking up on more food than necessary, as it’ll only go to waste.
- For the friends and family you’re not sure what to buy for, consider gifting a voucher rather than buying something just for the sake of it.
Consider pre-loved gifts
There are many fantastic ways to support recycling projects, especially at Christmas. There are plenty of opportunities to buy recycled and repurposed items, such as recycled wrapping paper, cards and even decorations. You could even make your own presents using things you already have lying around, from homemade cupcakes to personalised photo albums. It’s the thought that counts, and giving new life to something that otherwise might go to waste is a great way to have a greener Christmas.
Go Greener: Reliable skip hire, waste removal and recycling services based in Malvern and the Worcester areas
Trying to minimise the household waste you generate this year is a great way to reduce your impact on the environment, and it doesn’t have to mean you can’t celebrate. At Go Greener, we’re committed to helping our valued clients limit the impact their waste has on the planet all through the year with responsible skip hire solutions and recycling services.
Our services reflect our commitment to making the local area a greener place to live. We even repurpose waste material for industry use, creating topsoil, crushed concrete and screened soil from unwanted goods.
For more information about our skip hire and recycling services, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at Go Greener today. We operate in Malvern, Worcester, Upton, Ledbury and Bromyard.
