Christmas is also a festival of consumption, but in the interest of sustainability it must not degenerate. Styrian women are coming up with ideas on how the holidays can be more environmentally friendly (and cheaper too): from candles made from rapeseed oil to newspaper gift wrapping to meat-free alternatives for the holiday meal. Plus: why a potted Christmas tree is worth it.
All too often, the Christmas period is associated with stress: “Rising prices and the pressure to organize the perfect party can become a burden,” says Petra Katzenschläger from SOS Children’s Villages from experience. Beatrice Altendorfer, the woman behind ‘Sustainable in Graz’, gives ideas on how families can avoid these worries: “For example, celebrate Christmas at a completely reduced price,” she suggests.
Source: Krone
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