In today’s episode we’re discussing 'IRL' (in real life!) Sustainable(ish) Christmas’s in all their glorious imperfections and with all the compromises that come with trying to keep everyone happy whilst trying to simultaneously save the planet.With this episode I wanted to hear from real people, people like you and me, who are trying really hard to do the right thing, but at the same time feel that push pull of consumerism and family and societal demands at this time of the year. To hopefully alleviate any guilt you might be feeling and to share the idea that this is a tricky time of year for lots of us. I  recognise at the same time how privileged we are to be able to have these conversations about being overwhelmed by too much stuff, and too much food, when there are so many struggling with the exact opposite.

I hope it’s helpful to hear a few other experiences of attempting sustainable(ish) Christmas’s – have a good one, stay safe, and I will catch you in the New Year!

LISTEN...

CHECK OUT...

• Christmas-sy podcast episodes- 12 not so fun festive facts - Make a start on a sustainable(ish) Christmas- The carbon footprint of Christmas (and what we can do about it) - Conscious gifting
• Christmas-sy blog posts- 12 not so fun festive facts- Beginner's guide to a crap-free Christmas- 12 easy ideas for a Sustainable(ish) Christmas- How we just about survived Christmas buying nothing new, and how you can too- Sustainable(ish) options for nativity costumes - The (festive) waste hierarchy- Gifts for children that aren't stuff- Plastic-free(ish) stocking fillers
• The Full Freezer
• Play 'n' Choc
• Recycled sari gift wrap
• The Knackered Mums Eco Club
• The Sustainable(ish) FB group

DO...

• Enjoy your Christmas!
• Meet me back here in the New Year for a sparkly new series of episodes - I've got some great guests lined up

What's your easiest switch been for a more Sustainable(ish) Christmas?And what's your Christmas confession..?!Let me know in the comments!!

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