Sustainable Decorating Ideas

Make simple decorations out of nature!

  • Use energy efficient lights! LED lights use 80% less energy than regular lights and can save you money or skip the lights.

  • Avoid buying plastic decorations & tinsel! These can create work stoppages at recycling centers Use natural decorations instead! Here is how to make a Cinnamon Stick Star.

  • Create home décor out of recycled holiday cards

  • Use a real tree, grown without pesticides, versus an artificial tree!   After the holidays, chip your tree into mulch, cut it into firewood, compost it, or feed it to wildlife. Or reuse your artificial tree for at least 5-10 years for the same carbon footprint!

Miss the aroma of a fresh tree? Diffuse Pine, Evergreen Essence or Northern Lights Spruce essential oils. You can get them here.

Environment, Make a Difference, Reduce Carbon FootprintLinda SimonSustainable Living, Green Holidays, Reduce Carbon Footprint, Holiday Decorations, Aromatherapy