A Bigger Peach Christmas

What better time to put into practise what we’ve learnt from our Bigger Peach sustainability journey? Known for being a season of goodwill and giving back, I really wanted to make sure I was being good to the planet at the most wonderful time of the year. So, I asked the team what they do to make for a very sustainable Christmas.

Here are our reuse, recycle and reduce tips and tricks for Christmas;

Reuse

Great crafty! I use last year’s Christmas cards for present tags, boxes from old packaging to send parcels in and paper shopping bags as gift bags. Lindsey

I use packaging from deliveries to fill my gift bags. I use the shredded hay from Daylesford deliveries or the shredded zig zag card in other deliveries, as a base layer in my gift bags (as opposed to the plastic or coloured shredded paper you can buy to fill gifts). Kerry-Lee

Recycle

I use washi tape instead of cello tape – it’s plastic-free and can go straight into the recycling bin with your wrapping paper! Bex

I add a little note in my gifts to let people know that they can recycle or reuse their packaging. My family think I’m bonkers, but I fly the green flag for them. Kerry-Lee

I make sure my wrapping paper is recyclable, with no glitter. Kim

Reduce

I recommend cooking what you actually need and practising portion control. Hamish

Left over turkey? Make a Turkey fricassee or curry to enjoy during Chrimbo Limbo. Hamish

I collect fallen foliage for Xmas wreaths instead of buying from the shop. I’ve also dried out old oranges to make decorations. Donna

I try to buy gifts that people actually want and will love for many years rather than things that will end up in landfill. I think experiences make for the best presents. Whoops…was that a sales pitch? Kerry
- Oh, thanks Kerry! Oh look, here’s the link to our Peach Pubs voucher site

No throw away anything… avoid paper napkins or paper plates when entertaining. Fabric or recyclable fill your own crackers are great for a personal touch. Janet