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

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Furoshiki wrapping technique with an ethical twist

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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/

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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

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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.

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