10 Easy Steps to a More Sustainable Christmas

It's the holiday season, so be happy and green! It's also a great opportunity to make eco-friendly fashion choices. If you want to enjoy Christmas in style while also being good to the environment, whether you're going to a party or staying home, read on.

Some eco-friendly ways to celebrate Christmas:

• Use eco-friendly materials

• Shop used and vintage items 

• Rent your festive outfit

• Support ethical brands

• DIY and upcycle

• Choose timeless pieces

• Accessorise more thoughtfully

• Mindful gifting

• Care for your clothes properly

• Spread the Word

Use eco-friendly materials

When building a more eco-friendly wardrobe, you need to choose clothes made from long-lasting materials. Check out clothes made from bamboo, hemp, organic cotton, or old clothes that have been remade. When compared to regular cotton or synthetic fibres, which often need a lot of water, pesticides, and energy to make, these materials are much better for the Earth.

Shop used and vintage items 

Shopping for used or antique items is one of the best ways to cut down on waste. Online markets like Depop and charity shops are great places to find one-of-a-kind, stylish items. You'll be giving used things a new lease of life, and you'll feel better about yourself when you find a unique piece that you love.

Rent your festive outfit

If you're only going to wear your holiday outfit a few times, you might consider renting it instead of buying it. There are a lot of fashion rental services that have many stylish clothes for holiday events. Renting lowers the need for new clothes to be made and lets you enjoy stylish items without making a long-term commitment.

Support ethical brands

When you buy something new, choose brands that put ethics and the environment first. See if the brand has any certifications like Fair Trade, B Corp, or GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) to show that it cares about fair work and the environment. You can be sure that you know where and how your clothes are made, with many sustainable brands becoming more open about their production chains.

DIY and Upcycle

Upcycling old clothes or making new ones yourself is a fun way to add a personal touch to your wardrobe. With eco-friendly fabric paint, you can turn an old jumper into a trendy crop top or put a holiday spin on a plain dress. Not only does upcycling cut down on waste, it also encourages you to express your style and create more unique pieces.

Choose timeless pieces

Choose classic pieces that you can wear again and again after the holidays. There are many ways to wear a classic black dress, a cosy cashmere sweater, or a well-tailored jacket for different events. When you buy durable, high-quality things, you'll get more wear out of them, which means you won't have to buy new clothes as often.

Accessorise more thoughtfully

Not only can accessories make or break a look, but they can also be a waste of money. Choose items that will last a long time and are made from eco-friendly materials like upcycled fabrics, recycled metals, or gemstones that were obtained ethically. 

Mindful gifting

Choose eco-friendly clothes and items to give as gifts this Christmas. Choose clothes made from eco-friendly materials, or think about giving a gift card to a fashion brand that cares about the environment. You could also get creative and give your loved ones experiences like a sewing class or a fashion rental contract. This will encourage them to wear clothes that are better for the environment.

Care for your clothes properly

Take good care of your clothes to make them last longer. Always follow the care instructions, wash in cold water and avoid using the dryer if you can. Taking good care of your clothes not only keeps them looking great, but it’s also friendlier to the planet.

Spread the word 

Lastly, let other people be inspired by the clothes you wear. Post about your eco-friendly fashion choices on social media, have more conversations with your family and friends, and leave good reviews for eco-friendly brands. You can help make the future of fashion more environmentally friendly by spreading the word.

Let's have a stylish Christmas without spending too much and with the planet in mind! Shop more consciously and choose your gifts more wisely. Have a green and happy Christmas!