Sustainable Christmas Cheer
Written by: Jenny Lorenz of http://colombodwellers.wordpress.com 16/12/201 9 Christmas is just around the corner and while it is the happiest time of the year for nearly everyone, we conveniently forget all about planet earth (and the actual reason for 'Christ'mas) and go on a rampage of shopping, wrapping and decorating. While all this is done with the intention of bringing joy to others during the festive season, shouldn't we consider the future consequences of seemingly inconsequential spending today? How many of us decorate a Christmas tree each December? In many countries around the world, Christmas firs are cut down and propped up in houses, garlanded with festive lights and ornaments, and it brings that amazingly warm and cuddly 'Christmassy' feeling which we all long for throughout the year. Some may argue that they are saying no to plastics by using natural trees, but is any thought given to the number
