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Eco-friendly Christmas decorations
Putting up decorations is one of the joys of Christmas. But given that tinsel is made from PVC and so doesn't score highly on the eco points chart, with what should we deck the halls? Kay Hill has some sustainable suggestions
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Inspiring ideas - it's the wonderful Deco Christmas gift guide 2026
From sturdy wooden chopping boards and wild flower seeds to ethical soaps and ceramic pots of matches, our guide is the gift that keeps on giving great ideas for all budgets
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Christmas - keep it eco, keep it simple!
With the cost of living crisis making life hard for so many of us, Christmas is a great opportunity to appreciate that less is more when it comes to gifts and decorations...is it not?! So get out the brown paper and the biodegradable glitter, don't buy more food than Bruce Bogtrotter could eat, and remember to compost ALL of your peelings
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Affordable luxuries: eco-friendly candles and diffusers
Sales of scented candles and diffusers continue to grow. And we're seeing more small artisan manufacturers bring delicious, quirky, new fragrances to the market while striving to make their products environmentally friendly
Accessories
Putting up decorations is one of the joys of Christmas. But given that tinsel is made from PVC and so doesn't score highly on the eco points chart, with what should we deck the halls? Kay Hill has some sustainable suggestions
The spotlight of scrutiny is turning on jewellery which for centuries has got away with being funded by cruelty and avarice. So if you're investing in a piece for yourself or a loved one, check its provenance.
From sturdy wooden chopping boards and wild flower seeds to ethical soaps and ceramic pots of matches, our guide is the gift that keeps on giving great ideas for all budgets
Events
Buying antiques is a great way of furnishing with minimal impact on the environment. And if you're always on the look-out for fascinating one-off pieces, don't miss the Decorative Antiques & Textile Fairs, which runs at intervals through the year
Interiors
This award-winning refurbishment by 6a architects of a house in Devon shows the impact of wood on white
Poor indoor air quality is in no small part down to humidity which leads to condensation, damp and mould. But you can do something about it without spending a fortune...
If you're trying to live a more eco-friendly life, it can be hard to know how to redecorate and add personality to your home in a sustainable way. But don't despair as there are plenty of ways to inject character into your interiors without harming the planet
Gardens
The Soil Association says organic gardening will bring many benefits to your outside space and the wider community
No matter how small or large your outside space, you can make it look delightful with minimal effort
Should you have a garden that's big enough, it makes sense to put in a garden room - it can be a home office, somewhere to put growing kids, sprightly grandparents or overnight guests, and, of course, a place to escape to. We're into 2026 and sheds ain't what they used to be you know
