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Looking for ways to make your festive season more sustainable?

In this episode, we explore 12 creative ideas for a conscious Christmas, inspired by the classic “12 Days of Christmas.”

From intentional gifting to leftover alchemy, decoration swaps, and composting with care—these tips help you celebrate with joy while reducing waste.

✨ What you’ll discover:

✅ Thoughtful gift ideas

✅ Creative wrapping hacks that tell a story

✅ Delicious ways to transform leftovers

✅ Simple swaps for festive fashion and décor

✅ Giving to the earth by composing at home

Make this Christmas about connection, creativity, and care for the planet.

👉 Subscribe for more sustainable living tips and share your own conscious Christmas ideas in the comments!

Watch this episode on YouTube:

Twelve Days of a Conscious Christmas

Do you want to hear more ethical Christmas ideas from the Challenge to Change podcast?

Ep 81: Let’s be merry and mindful this Christmas | Challenge to change podcast

Furoshiki wrapping technique with an ethical twist

Do you want to find out more about fast fashion and textile waste from the Challenge to Change podcast?

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Ep 71: Reweave the future: innovative solutions to reduce textile waste | Challenge to change podcast

Further resources Composting ideas on YouTube:

Composting tips and ideas

Food waste reduction ideas:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/food

https://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/

Ethical shopping ideas:

https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/

#ConsciousChristmas #WasteReduction #SustainableLiving #12DaysOfChristmas

In this episode, Hazel is joined by Simon, a passionate Cheshire East Waste Reduction Volunteer, who shares his inspiring project: Bug Boards. Born from a simple moment of compassion, Simon's idea encourages us to carry small cards to safely relocate insects - avoiding harm and promoting kindness to even the tiniest creatures.

Simon also adds a creative twist by writing haikus and songs on his bug boards, turning a practical tool into a poetic gesture for nature.

📢 Topics Covered: What are Bug Boards? How a simple idea can protect insects Using poetry to promote environmental awareness Everyday actions for a healthier planet.

Watch the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@CheshireEastRecyclingService

💚 Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share - it really makes a difference.

#ChallengeToChange #CheshireEast #BugBoards #WasteReduction #EnvironmentalAwareness #SaveTheBugs #EcoFriendlyLiving #SmallChangesBigImpact #SustainableLiving #NaturePoetry #PodcastSeries #ClimateAction

Are your favourite brands truly eco-friendly — or just pretending to be? 🌱 In this episode, we dive into the world of greenwashing, where companies use misleading marketing to appear environmentally responsible without making real changes.

We’ll explore:

🌎What greenwashing is and how to spot it

🌎How you can make more informed, sustainable choices

Whether you're an eco-conscious shopper or just curious about corporate ethics, this episode will help you to make informed choices about green ethics and how to avoid company's that employ greenwashing.

🔔 Subscribe for more insights on sustainability and ethics

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You watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/y1aoTTiVQx0

Check out Ep 69 for more on ethical buzz words, including greenwashing and wishcycling. 

#Greenwashing #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #EnvironmentalAwareness #SustainableLiving #GreenMarketing #ConsumerAwareness #SustainabilityMatters #PodcastEpisode #EcoPodcast #GreenTalk #PodcastCommunity #NewEpisodeAlert

🌿✨ Get ready for Plastic Free July with our latest podcast episode! 🌍💪 Join Hazel and Alison as they share practical tips to reduce single-use plastic in your home. Tune in and take a step towards a more sustainable lifestyle! 🎧

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/JuQjyAWp1U0?si=wA_K6yfGLS05TVfp

Listen to the zero waste episodes here:

https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-jvjgx-17ec8fa

https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-m66dz-16c47aa

https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-mp8ng-15ed399

Every bite counts and so does every story. Tune in to our eye-opening podcast that dives into the world of food waste reduction, where Hazel shares practical tips on how to reduce food waste, save money, and protect the planet. Join the fight to reduce food waste today.   

Listen the following episodes for more on food waste reduction:

https://challengetochangepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-80-winter-s-harvest-composting-allotments-and-connecting-to-food/

https://challengetochangepodcast.podbean.com/e/let-s-reduce-our-xmas-food-waste/

https://challengetochangepodcast.podbean.com/e/composting-with-master-composter-patti-pinto/

https://challengetochangepodcast.podbean.com/e/compost-week-2023/

Watch the composting and wormeries playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNPuhj6ovZPl68VLqO-Zg6RbSLfBJzqmd

Ever wondered what can and what can't go into your silver recycling bin in Cheshire East? Do you know what is classed as contaminated recycling? Tune into our latest podcast episode to discover some of the strange items recently found in recycling. We also share some interesting facts and figures, including a reminder about battery safety. #CheshireEast #Recycling #Wishcycling #Podcast #Batteries

You can also watch on YouTube here:  https://youtu.be/N7UoIB70SL4

Exciting News! Welcome to Series Two of the Challenge to Change podcast, now part of the Cheshire East family!  In our first episode, I chat with Kevin Kearney about the impact of vapes and batteries on our countryside and the problems that occur when they are incorrectly placed in household bins. #ChallengeToChange #CheshireEast #Podcast #Environment #Sustainability 

Welcome to the latest episode of the Challenge to Change Podcast! In this episode, we're diving deep into a crucial question: Does connection to planet Earth inspire active stewardship? Tune in to explore this thought-provoking topic and discover how we can all play a part in nurturing our beautiful planet. 

#ChallengeToChange #Podcast #EarthConnection #Stewardship #Sustainability 

#EnvironmentalAwareness

Exciting News! Join me, Hazel Leese-Dixon, as I chat with Rose from Rose's Refills in Alsager, Cheshire. We talk about Rose's journey towards creating a refill business and more generally about the ethical benefits of refilling your household products.  Are we witnessing the beginning of a refill revolution in the UK? Tune in to find out more about this eco-friendly movement and how it could change the way we shop! 

 #RefillRevolution #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #ZeroWaste #CheshireEast

Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrED83eNu64

🌍✨ Welcome to the first Challenge to Change podcast episode of 2025! 🌟 Let's step it up for planet Earth by creating three impactful environmental resolutions that will make a difference. Join us for some inspirational ideas and motivation to kickstart the year with positive change! 🌱💪 #ChallengeToChange #EcoResolutions #EarthFirst #Sustainability #Inspiration #2025Goals

Find the New Year episode for 2024 here.

Find the New Year episode for 2023 here.

You can find some ethical inspiration through these links:

https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/

https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/

https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation....

https://friendsoftheearth.uk/

https://www.wrap.ngo/

https://www.greendreamer.com/

You can find the video version of this episode on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/ie7L2z2ov0w