The Christmas season has begun and people are excited like anything! From decorations, food, shopping to Christmas trees, the festival is one of its kind. While the festival calls for large scale celebrations, it also results in a lot of waste and primarily, non-degradable trash. Considering the waste currently accumulating on the face of Earth, we may need another planet to dispose of all of it. As Christmas 2019 approaches, we have listed down ways in which you can ensure your Christmas celebrations do not add on to more waste. Follow these tips for a green Christmas party. Christmas 2019 Decoration Ideas: 5 Alternative for Xmas Tree That Will Dazzle up Your Home This Holiday Season.

It's commonly said that eco-friendly events are a little too expensive, but don't you worry, we have got you covered. We bring to you cheap eco-friendly methods in which you can celebrate Christmas. From flowers, wreaths, Christmas trees, gift wrappers to the ultimate dinner, here are ways in which you can ensure you have a nature-friendly Christmas this year. Real vs Artificial Christmas Tree: Which Xmas Tree Should You Buy This Holiday Season? Weigh the Pros and Cons Before the Big Purchase.

Gifts

Gifts (Photo Credits: Pixabay)

Ensure your gifts do not involve anything that is dangerous for the environment. Be it a showpiece, a wall hanging or an accessory, make sure that it will not harm the environment. Also, let your wrappers be made of paper and avoid any plastic or fancy materials

Zero Waste Christmas Dinner

Christmas Dinner (Photo Credits: Pixabay)

If you are going to have a get-together for Christmas, then take a count of the number of people attending. Instead of preparing extra food to avoid any risky situation, try and arrange food which is required. In case you are still left with extra food, talk to an NGO or an organisation who can help you donate it to those who need. Christmas 2019 Special: 6 Cute and Romantic Ways to Propose Your Partner and Kiss Under the Mistletoe!

Sustainable Crockery

Ditch plastic forks and spoons and go for natural products. You can easily find wooden or plates made of leaves to serve the food. For those cooking at home, go for stainless steel products that last long.

Environmentally Friendly Christmas Trees

Christmas Trees (Photo Credits: Pixabay)

Americans buy 25 to 30 million real Christmas trees to decorate their homes over the holidays. You can choose to be one among them or make a Christmas tree at home. Check how to make eco-friendly X' mas trees at home.

Depleting environment is one of the pressing issues that the world is currently facing. And our celebrations only add on to the pressure that the planet is enduring. While there are plenty of ways to observe an eco-friendly Christmas, these methods will ensure your celebrations leave minimal waste on the planet.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 05, 2019 08:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).