Metropolis of Darwin has teamed up with I’M PLASTIC FREE founder Simona Paganetto to share their ideas for a sustainable and eco-friendly Christmas celebration.
With Christmas quick approaching, Metropolis of Darwin is encouraging the neighborhood to “unwrap the present of sustainability” by decreasing meals waste, utilizing eco-friendly decorations and being conscious of spending.
“By embracing conscious spending, feasting sustainably, and adopting eco-friendly practices for Christmas bushes and decorations, the Darwin neighborhood could make a genuinely constructive influence on the surroundings,” a spokesperson mentioned.
Australians are anticipated to spend round $4.98 billion on meals this Christmas, with one-third prone to find yourself discarded, resulting in dangerous methane emissions in landfills.
“World wide, it’s estimated that the quantity of waste produced at Christmas time will increase by roughly 30 per cent when in comparison with the remainder of the yr, with practically 5 million tonnes of meals going straight into landfill,” a spokesperson mentioned.
To forestall waste, Metropolis of Darwin recommends embracing zero-waste cooking to scale back extra components, freezing leftovers, preserving meals utilizing veggie swag baggage or cloths, and donating leftovers to neighbours or native meals charities like Foodbank or OzHarvest.
To save cash and cut back waste on items, go for eco-friendly and plastic-free items, equivalent to handmade picket toys or shopping for second-hand treasures from native op retailers.
Alternatively, you possibly can assist a non-profit organisation with present purchases or donate to a charity or store.
Individuals are additionally inspired to reuse their faux Christmas bushes – which might last as long as 20 years relying on the fabric – to scale back its carbon footprint.
“In case you have a faux PVC Christmas tree, reuse it yearly to scale back its carbon footprint.
“Go for second-hand bushes or get artistic by making one from a picket step ladder, bottles, or adorning an indoor or out of doors plant.
“Think about an actual, residing tree with roots that may be planted after the festive season.”
When shopping for new decorations, Metropolis of Darwin urges individuals to “select plastic-free” and go for reusable kits or use platforms like Fb Market to purchase second-hand.
For the DIY lovers, they counsel making eco-friendly decorations and crackers from recycled objects and supplies like cinnamon sticks, macramé, or repurposed mahogany tree seed pods.
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