FEBRUARY:
Chinese New Year:
Chinese New Year is full of its own unique traditions: From little red packets to food glorious food, it’s a time for celebration. However, it can be a time of waste.
- Green is the New Black have put together a list of tips to help reduce your Chinese New Year waste; from using sustainably produced or reusing Ang Paos, to donating unused foods, there’s lots of ways you can cut back on waste. Check out the full list here.
- If you want to decorate your house, use this guide on sustainable decorations; from LED Lights, to reusable decorations, there’s something for everyone! Find out more at Your Guide to Sustainable Chinese New Year Decorations.
Valentine’s Day:
- The Goodness Project have put together a list of the 7 best eco-friendly gift ideas for your special someone; don’t worry, you can still gift Chocolates and flowers!
- Check out treehugger.org’s list on how to gift sustainably.
- Consider gifting your loved one a tree; they’ll last forever and you don’t even have to think about watering it! Take a look at Treedom.net.
- Try some delicious and sustainable meals; using local ingredients could be a fun challenge. Have a look at brightly.eco for some inspiration.