How to Have an Eco-Friendly Festive Season

For the majority of homeowners in Australia, living an eco-friendly life where you actively reduce your carbon footprint is a priority. Here are some tips for having a sustainable festive season, from installers of eco-friendly lights accredited under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Scheme. 


Shop Local 

Small local businesses have been the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that’s not the only reason you should support them! By buying locally made products rather than items that have to be shipped across the country, you’re reducing your carbon footprint too. 

Get a Sustainable Christmas Tree 

If you celebrate Christmas, think outside the box for your Christmas tree! Get a live native shrub that you can plant in the garden, search the beaches for a beautiful piece of driftwood, or create your own Christmas tree with brush, boughs and sticks from your garden. 

Choose Eco-Friendly Wrapping Paper 

Most people aren’t aware that wrapping paper isn’t recyclable! If you want to reduce your carbon footprint over the holidays when it comes to gifts, you’ll need to source eco-friendly wrapping paper, use reusable gift bags or even simple brown paper and twine. 

Buy Eco-Friendly Presents 

There are so many wonderful eco-friendly presents out there that there’s something for everyone. From a local craft gin and local fair trade coffee beans to clothing and gifts made by the most eco-friendly companies in Australia. Native plants and bee hotels are a great gift for gardening enthusiasts, reusable water bottles are ideal for sports enthusiasts, and eco mugs are the perfect gift for coffee lovers on the go. 

Make the Switch to LEDs 

Christmas lights are one of the highlights of the season, whether you’re decorating your tree, apartment window, store or your entire home. LEDs are the most efficient eco-friendly lights on the market, using a tiny fraction of the energy of other lights. Not only does this help reduce your carbon footprint while keeping the festive season bright and colourful, it also means your energy bill is reduced! 

Recreate Your Home Lighting with Eco-Friendly Lights and the Victorian Energy Efficiency Scheme 

If you are a homeowner in Victoria, you also qualify for a free LED upgrade for your home through the Victorian Energy Efficiency Scheme. All you have to do is work with an accredited professional provider like In2Energy to access your rebate to get the benefits of reduced energy bills. Contact us today and reduce your carbon footprint with eco-friendly lights.

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