IF you are looking for eco-friendly Easter ideas that allow you to celebrate to your heart’s content while staying sustainable and eco-conscious look no further.Â
In modern times, holidays like Easter have become quite commercialized, and with this comes single-use plastic and additional waste. A few changes could help you feel better about your carbon footprint.
SHOP LOCAL
Shopping local is a simple eco-friendly Easter change to implement. Not only do you help minimize carbon emissions/ transportation pollution you also help stimulate the local economy. Nelson Mandela Bay has many local businesses and markets to choose from when it comes to Easter food, gifts, and trinkets.
UPCYCLE
Instead of buying plastic baskets or containers that will be discarded after one use, why not upcycle an Easter basket? A basket from a previous gift can get an Easter slant by adding a festive ribbon or paint. If you don’t have one already there are a variety of charity shops around the metro where you can get pre-loved baskets/containers at a steal.
DIY DECOR
If you are the type to go all out on Easter Weekend with decor why not opt for DIY instead of shop bought? Pinwheels from recycled paper, bows from ribbons taken from former projects, and natural decor like fresh flowers are great options.
GARDEN THEMED BASKETS
Why not balance out the sweet treats with an Eco-Friendly Easter basket? Seedlings, small plants, and even garden tools make for an interesting easter gift.
HEAD TO KITCHEN
Balance out your shop-bought treats with homemade ones. A batch of cookies, some chocolate eggs, or some cupcakes make for great easter treats with way less waste.
DYE EGGS
Dying hard-boiled eggs is an age-old tradition. You can make your own non-toxic sustainable food dye from the food you have at home. Red cabbage for purple, turmeric for yellow, beets for red and pink, and blueberries for blue.
ARTICLE COURTESY OF JUSTELLABELLA
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