3 Top tips for a sustainable Christmas

For many, Christmas is one of the most exciting times of the year, allowing you to play games, receive gifts and, of course, eat food till your heart is content! Although there should be a focus on Christmas cheer, you should still try and do your bit around the house to be more sustainable. Undoubtedly, Christmas can be quite a stressful time (especially if you’re hosting a house full of people!), making it easy to forget about sustainability. Luckily, there are so many things we can do to help build towards a better future this Christmas. If you’re unsure how to be more sustainable this winter, this guide from GE National is for you!

From solar panels to food waste, here are just a few ways you can be more sustainable this winter!

SOLAR PANELS

With Christmas around the corner and utility prices seemingly increasing day by day, why not consider having a solar panel installed in your home? Solar panels are a really effective way of becoming more sustainable because they don’t release greenhouse gases or other toxic wastes into the atmosphere, unlike other traditional power sources. Not only that, but they can also help you save money. If you own an electric car, you could also consider installing electric car chargers to your property. Doing so means you won’t have to visit a designated charging space and you can charge your vehicle from the comfort of your own home!

GIFTS

Don’t get me wrong, everyone loves a gift or a present, but it’s good to think about how the gift is packaged or whether it needs to be wrapped at all! When looking at buying gifts for friends and family, think about whether they are single plastic items that can’t be recycled. Purchasing items such as vintage clothing and organic-certified food and clothing also make great stocking fillers! Another potential option could be gifting an experiencing instead, meaning that there is no physical product at all. Doing so means you’re able to gift an item with sentimental value, whilst also remaining sustainable!

FOOD WASTE

Often, Christmas dinner is seen as the highlight of the day. Up and down the country, thousands of families will be tucking into their veggies and Yorkshire puddings, with mince pies for dessert. Whilst we’re not advising you to remove yourself from this tradition, it’s recommended that you only buy food that you actually need. Overspending on Christmas day is easily done, but the amount of food waste it generates is dangerous! To be more sustainable this Christmas, just pick up the foods you really need and try to cut down on food waste.

If you’re looking to become more sustainable, then GE National’s range of solar products could be the perfect solution for you. Whether you’re after electric car chargers or solar panels, we’ve got you covered. Our team of experts have a wealth of experience in installing solar products in homes across the country. Get in touch with our expert team today!