Ditch the glossy or metallic wrapping paper for one of the below:

• Fabric gift wrap
• Old newspapers
• Wrap with another gift like a t-shirt or towel
• Paper bags
• Old calendar pages

You can repurpose almost anything that you are intending to throw away.

Less is always more when it comes to decorations - simple is flattering.

• Use nature, maybe something from your garden to create table displays or a centrepiece
• Ornaments can be chosen strategically by avoiding plastic and choosing wood or cloth
• Replace bulbs in your Christmas lights - we tend to throw away perfectly good lighting because we are too lazy to replace a bulb
• Create your own decorations, like snowflakes, with left over material or papers

While nobody wants to do the dishes after a big Christmas lunch and using disposable tableware seems like the easy option, if you really start to break it down you are disposing of so much! These are a few mindful steps you can take when setting the table:

• Cloth napkins
• Decorative tableware that can be washed and reused
• Avoid individual beverages like cans or plastic bottles
• Opt for glass container, make your own homemade punch or use a soda water stream