By Antoinette Berg, December 13, 2024
By Antoinette Berg, December 13, 2024
This holiday season I have been trying to learn more ways I can have a smaller footprint. Here are my top tips that I adopted this year!
Get a real (non-flocked) tree from a sustainable farm.
Did you know you can cut down your Christmas tree in our very own Mt Hood National Forest?!
Check out Mt Hood’s website for tips on finding your tree and instructions on getting your $5 permit.
At the end of the season, properly recycle your tree. Oregon Metro provides information on how to recycle your tree in your area.
Consider making the switch to LED holiday lights.
Reuse decorations, make your own, or buy secondhand.
Source local ingredients for holiday meals and support local farmers.
Buy intentionally!
Use sustainable/Alternative gift wrap such as cotton fabric.
Do a gift swap to clear clutter after the holidays.
Attending any parties and needing festive apparel? Borrow, shop secondhand, or rent your festive fit!
Support local distilleries, breweries, etc. for your holiday drinks.