As the holiday season approaches, this is your opportunity to set the tone before the busy rush begins. December doesn’t have to mean overconsumption, excessive packaging, or décor that only lasts one season. With just a few mindful shifts, your holiday home can feel warm, inviting, and beautifully low-waste — without sacrificing comfort or joy.
Think cozy. Think intentional. Think meaningful.
Progress, not perfection. Always. 💚
How to Create a Zero-Waste Holiday
A welcoming holiday doesn’t require new décor every year — it only asks for a little creativity and a touch of nature.
Try incorporating:
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These elements bring natural warmth and beauty into your space — and can either be composted or reused, keeping your celebrations low-waste and connected to the earth. And remember, the most sustainable holiday décor is the décor you already have. You don’t need to chase trends or buy new “must-have” items every year — reuse what’s in your home, make lasting memories with your family, and skip the commercial Christmas clutter. And for anything you truly don’t already own, try thrifting first before buying new.
Swap: Plastic Air Fresheners → DIY Simmer Pots
Skip the synthetic scents and let the real aromas of the season shine.
On the stovetop, simmer:
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Citrus peels, A cinnamon stick, A few cloves, A sprig of rosemary or pine
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Your home will smell like holiday magic — without chemicals, plastic cartridges, or aerosols.
Low-Waste Travel Tips for the Holidays
Whether visiting family across town or flying across the country, travel doesn’t have to mean disposable everything.
Just a small travel kit makes a big impact:
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Refillable Zero Waste Dental Floss + Bamboo Travel Toothbrush
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Everything Travel Tin + small travel essentials
These zero-waste toiletry swaps help you skip single-use plastics during holiday travel — making your routine feel calmer, cleaner, and more intentional wherever you’re headed. ✈️🌿
Mindful Gift-Giving That Feels Good
This season, choose gifts that are: Useful, Thoughtful, Meant to Last
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Gifts made from natural or durable materials
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Refillables instead of disposables
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Kits that support daily rituals (kitchen, bath, travel)
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Something thrifted + something handmade
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Or skip the “thing” entirely and gift experiences
Every gift can carry a little meaning — for the person you’re giving it to and for the world around us.
Simple Product Swaps to Reduce Waste This Season
| Instead of… | Try… | Why it Matters |
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| Plastic air fresheners | DIY Simmer Pots | No chemicals, no plastic, just real scent |
| Paper Towels | Reusable Swedish Dishcloths | Washable, absorbent, long-lasting |
| Synthetic sponges | 3pk Wood Brushes | 100% compostable bamboo + wood scrubbers for all the holiday dishes |
| Plastic wrap | Silicone Bowl Covers / Vegan Wax Wraps | Keeps leftovers fresh without the single-use plastic |
Small shifts add up — especially during the busiest, most disposable-heavy season of the year.
Setting the Tone for December
This is the heart of sustainable holidays: Use what you have, Choose items that last, Gift thoughtfully, Slow moments > rushed ones, Let nature set the aesthetic, not plastic.
Not because you “should” — but because it feels better.
This season, let your home be warm. Let your time be meaningful. Let sustainability be gentle and joyful. ✨
