We get it, it’s the ‘done thing’ these last few years- the table spreads get bigger, better, more gorgeous, and the gram soaks it all up. We do to- seeing some of these spreads just left us in absolute awe of people’s Christmas skills, but we were left wondering, could we make them a little more planet friendly?
We’ve done the hard work so that you don’t have to- here’s our top sustainable swaps for your tables cape this year!
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upcycle vases
Rather than buying new glass-wear every year, why not instead challenge ourselves to collect interesting centre pieces throughout the year? Gin bottles, Pasta sauces, pickle jars- the world is your oyster- anything you like the shape/colour/look of, keep it!
Soak off that label and bring it back out for a gorgeous varied glassware spread in your festive table scape.
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leave the crackers alone
Not the savoury snack- we love those. But the single use, plastic full crackers- did you know that an estimated 40 million crackers are thrown away every year? It’s time to swap them out.
Last year, I gifted everyone round the dinner table with their own mini refillable candle, and I personalised each one with a time when they should light it, for example, for my Mum ‘For when you take some ‘you’ time’. They loved it, and because they’re reusable, it’s an eco friendly gift that they can use time and time again.
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Use what you have on hand
Centrepieces can be expensive, but they can also be full of single use materials, and after a year of use, generally we like to trade them in for a new look. Why not instead opt for edible centrepieces? Fruits and vegetables can actually create a vibrant, interesting and unique twist on your table, and will have your Christmas guests talking for a long time after.
Also much better for the planet, and for your pocket.
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Ditch plastic for paper
What it says on the tin- let’s start shunning old school plastic tinsel and trinkets, and let’s instead move towards paper based decor and homemade hanging pieces like stunning paper stars!
If you want to go for more durable decor, opt for more neutral tones where possible, so you don’t have to change your colour palette every Christmas.
